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David Wegelin Obituary
Peacefully and with great dignity, David Clayton Wegelin (Dad) left this world for his next adventure surrounded by family and with the thoughts and prayers of so many.
Dad was born in the Turner Valley hospital one fine summer day in 1942. He was the baby of the family, with two brothers and a sister who were a few years older than him. As a child, Dad knew and loved the life on the family farm just south of Black Diamond. Dad often talked about his joy in growing up in what is now called Diamond Valley. He loved telling us about riding his horse to school and how the Turner Valley golf club house was once his high school.
To say Dad was kind was an understatement. He took the time to be present and listen attentively and would regularly offer help with a "let me know if I can do anything at all" . With a small smile and a quiet nature, Dad was that guy in your corner - always loving, caring and supportive. We will miss him very much.
Dad attended SAIT to become a radio technician after which he eagerly grasped the opportunity to work on the Distant Early Warning (DEW) line on Baffin Island. He and four other men were in charge of operating and maintaining the system during the Cold War. After the DEW line, Dad worked for the BC Ministry of Forests as a radio technician as well as for Motorola, Tad Radio and Daniels Electronics. He retired in 2012.
He and Mom (Carolyn) moved back to the family farm in 2013 to care for his only sister, Ida.
Gone far too soon, and loved greatly, Dad is survived by his son, Austin (Traci), nieces Danielle (Troy), Megan (Phil), Leah (Bob), Gail (Mike), Susan (Steve), Allison (Shawn) and nephews Steven, Pat (Penny) and Jim (Pao). Dad is predeceased by his wife, Carolyn, daughter, Adrianne, sister, Ida and brothers Etienne (Paul) and Gaspard (Gus).
A funeral will be held on November 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm at United Church in the Valley, followed by a reception at Royal Canadian Legion #78, both in Turner Valley, Alberta. Austin and Traci want to express their gratitude for the loving care of nurses and doctors at both Rockyview and Oilfields Hospitals.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Wegelin
6 Entries
Ian Crosby
November 5, 2023
I knew Dave for many years. He was always helpful and respectful to everyone. We both worked at the BC Forest Service in the Telecommunications Section. After Dave left the Forest Service I dealt with him frequently at TAD Radio and Daniels Electronics. It was always a pleasure to deal with Dave. He will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to his family.
Don Lewis
November 1, 2023
I worked with Dave for many years in the BC Forest Service and many conversations with him in the years after he retired from there. He was good man. Dave touched a lot of people in his life. I'm saddened to hear of his passing.
Vic Marshall
October 30, 2023
Austin and family ...Condolences ... I worked with Dave as a tech with the Forest Service. While he was in P.G. when I visited to work in his area he & Carolyn would have us over for a drink and dinner and then worked with him when he moved to Victoria and connected with him when he then worked for TAD and Daniels. We had a bond that we both graduated from SAIT (he was just a couple of years before me) Enjoyed Dave at and away from work. Remember the great times .... Vic Marshall
Eric Arsenault
October 28, 2023
I didn't know Dave all that well, as I only worked with him for one summer in the seventies, but I do remember him as very kind and helpful... even to a young, 'know it all' rookie like myself. I have been keeping in touch with him via email for the last twenty years and I will miss him. My condolences to his family.
John Olafson
October 27, 2023
Dave and I worked together with the BC Forest Service in Prince George and later on as Manager in Victoria he supported us well. We had many field trips together to repeater sites and he happily climbed the towers while I passed the hardware up to him from below. He and Carolyn and Peggy and I enjoyed many dinners together. Sorry for your loss Austin and family.
John Olafson
Norm Bystrom
October 25, 2023
Sad to hear of another long time communications figure passing on! I remember the assistance of Dave in finding suitable repeater sites in northern BC and even sharing sites with BCFS.
Condolences to the family.
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