David James Perry

1937 - 2022

PERRY, David James December 25, 1937 - Winnipeg, Manitoba September 2, 2022 - Victoria, BC It is with great sadness that we announce the Promotion to Glory of David James Perry, loving husband of June. He leaves to mourn his son, David Jr. (Shirley); daughters, Heather-Lynn (Gilles) Rivard and Brenda (Wade) Parrish; step-daughter, Tracey Leigh (Dan) Bartie; daughter-in-law, Lynn; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Cliff (Mary-Anne) and Lorne (Bonnie); sister, Ilene Keam, and former wife, Eleanor. Dave is predeceased by his son, Len Perry; daughter, Colleen Landry; brothers, Samuel, Donald, Wesley, William, Robert and Gilbert, and sister Gertude. Dave was a Salvation Army officer/pastor for 30 years serving all over Canada, an employee of McCall Gardens Funeral Home and a visitation pastor for his church, Victoria Citadel Salvation Army. He took great pleasure visiting the shut in members of the congregation and others to make sure that they weren't forgotten. He was a member of the Rotary Club for 40 years and received the Paul Harris fellowship. There will be a private family burial at Royal Oak Park. A Celebration of Life for all family and friends will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 10 at the Victoria Citadel Salvation Army, 4030 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Victoria Citadel Salvation Army, 4030 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8X 5J6.