David Bruce Kee

July 28, 1948 - June 21, 2015

Born July 28, 1948, passed away peacefully in Vancouver on June 21, 2015 after experiencing a stroke. David grew up in the Riley Park - Little Mountain neighbourhood of Vancouver and studied at the University of British Columbia. The love and passion he had for music in his formative years led him to an early calling as a drummer. He played in many of Vancouver's nightlife hotspots starting at the early age of sixteen, and recorded with a number of accomplished musicians. Soul and jazz was his love, as was his Fender Rhodes. After becoming a father, David hung up the drumsticks and embarked on a career journey that spanned 25 years with BC Transit. Upon retiring in 2005, he and his wife Paulanne moved to Victoria, B.C., the city that they loved and where they were married. For the past ten years they have owned and run the historic Ashcroft House Bed & Breakfast, where David enjoyed welcoming guests from around the world, and cherished hosting them in a place that was very special to him.

Survived by his wife Paulanne; his brother Bryant; his children Colan (Linda), Geoffrey (Vanessa) and Jessica (Darren); sister Janet and all in-laws from the Wyman family; many cousins from both the Kee and Leung families; his cat Miso; and the countless friends that he loved and appreciated very much.

Throughout his years, David was an avid tennis and squash enthusiast, runner, cyclist, guitar and piano player, foodie, amateur photographer, environmentalist, gardener, innkeeper, spiritualist, a great listener, a darn good cook, a loving husband and a wonderful father. He was principled, kind, loyal, strong-willed, sometimes flawed, incredibly generous, a little stubborn (okay, maybe a lot), unconditionally loving and unconditionally loved. He embraced life and lived it fully.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Sunday, August 16th, 2015 from 1pm to 4:30pm, Upper Dining Room at Bridges Restaurant, Granville Island, 1696 Duranleau St. Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation "In memory of David Kee" to the VGH + UBC Hospital Foundation.

"The spirit must be felt so intensely that it has power to call others in passing, for it must pass, not stop in the pictures." - Emily Carr