David Jack SCHELLENBERG

SCHELLENBERG, David Jack 1934 - 2014 It is with heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of David Jack Schellenberg, on April 30th, 2014. Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Jean; brothers, Noel, Arthur; sister, Evelyn. Survived by sister, Eleanor Scott. He leaves behind his 4 children, Daveena Baker (Dale), Brent Schellenberg, Martin Schellenberg (Michele), Heather Dukowski; his 13 grandchildren and their spouses and 5 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind the mother of his children and wife of 39 years, Ileen Schellenberg, his dear friend and neighbour, Art Jones and his adored companion of 21 years, Beryl Puu of Hawaii. Born Nov. 11, 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the 2nd of 5 children. David's family moved to Trail, Castlegar and Mission, BC, where he joined the Scouts and Sea Cadets as a youth, and then the Royal Canadian Navy, attending Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in London, England, later becoming a Naval Reserve instructor. David became a plumber and in 1962, while working, fell 85 ft to the ground below and was hospitalized for 11 months with life threatening injuries, leading to a miraculous recovery to which he credited his Lord and Saviour. In 1969 he started David's Plumbing and Heating and was a successful mechanical contractor for several years. He retired in Parksville, BC and was a member of the Elks since 1995. Dad worked and played hard through his whole life, whether on the tennis court, or tractor on his farm with his cows, gardening, or in his beloved Hawaii. He was an inspiration to all his family and will be deeply missed. We love you Dad, God Bless. Celebration of Life Memorial Service to be held May 31, 2014, 2:00 pm at North Douglas Pentecostal Church, 675 Jolly Place, Victoria, BC, V8Z 6R9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp for children, and/or the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children.