David Teskey Obituary
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Myrna Downton
January 13, 2024
He had piano lessons and generously shared them with me and encouraged me to play duets with him. Twenty years later were in U of C together and graduated B,Ed, in the same year. He was the brother I never had, a good generous boy, a good man and a loyal friend.
Gladys Kenney
March 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Teskey Family at this time.I will trully miss David's letters and cards. David was a blessing in my life.He was a ray of hope in a long, journey for me. He will forever rest in a special spot in my heart. He will be missed!!
Gladys Kenney * Oshawa Ontaio*
March 30, 2011
My heart stood still when I heard the news.David was a man who left Heart prints everywhere we went.
I will always remember that first phone call, and treasure our finnal goodby.
My thoughts are with all of you...
Adrienne Kenny * Costa Rica / Oshawa *
Paul Downes
February 20, 2011
David, you always made me smile. Everyone thought you brought happiness with you.
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Debbie Olsen Patton
February 9, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Teskey family. I had the pleasure of teaching with Dave at Milton Williams and will always fondly remember Dave's stories and sense of humor.
He was so talented in all the things he did.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Camping chez David
Sylvie Charette
February 8, 2011
Neil Elliot
February 4, 2011
I taught with Dave for many years at Milton Williams Jr High. Dave was great to work with, outspoken, enthusiastic and he a had a sense of what was right and what was wrong that sometimes got him into trouble. Afterward this would, of course, make for a story that he would tell with great relish.
His many projects (several always on the go) were ambitious and he accomplished many things. Sadly, I'm sure he was not finished yet.
After we left Milton Williams several of the former staff members would meet regularly on Friday afternoons. Dave was an enthusiastic member. He always brought a smile to our faces and will be missed but always remembered.
Paul and Janise Dunphy
January 30, 2011
We were very sad to hear that David had passed away. Over the last 15 years, we had the pleasure of getting to know him. We first got to know Mr. Teskey as he subbed at Holy Trinity Academy. The kids loved him and all of the staff did as well. He had so many great stories and so much to share with all of us. David was one of the most talented, gentle, passionate and compassionate people we've had the pleasure to meet. We made a point of dropping in on a regular basis to stay in touch. We loved hearing all about his travel adventures, listening to him play his piano, drinking lemondade, learning about how to keep flowers alive, viewing his latest paintings, and checking progress on the dome. When we started bow hunting, David invited us onto his land and encouraged us to take two deer with one arrow. David was humble, kind, generous and easily one of the most interesting people that we've known.
Since learning of David's passing, we have been talking to many of the staff and students from Holy Trinity. They all speak so fondly of him. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know David. He was loved by so many; perhaps because he was so willing to share his heart, his hope, and his stories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends. He was so proud of his children and bragged about them often. He always had time for his friends and we all feel a loss with him gone.
God bless.
January 29, 2011
Jessica Schneider
January 27, 2011
My heart sank as I read about David's passing. He was a man who in the short snippets that I saw had a great passion for the good in the world. He taught me about the beauty he saw around him, the beauty each flower possesses, the elegance of the birds on his pond. He spoke of the good that was around him. I will be forever grateful for my last time with him as he took me into his home and shared his art, his piano, his plans for his new home and the joy in his heart. May we all take a piece of the lessons he taught and carry them forward.
Tom Yurko
January 26, 2011
I was sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I first met Dave at SAIT (Alberta College of Art) and we became close friends. Dave was instrumental in securing employment for me at Chateau Lake Louise where we had many good times.
My deepest sympathy to the Teskey family.
Pete Louth
January 26, 2011
It was a honer to share the good time's in school,with David, lunch time Dave, seem to finish his lunch early, so he would play the piano for all of us,during this time.
He was a gifted person, i will miss you God bless you Dave.
Pete Louth
January 26, 2011
Pete Louth
January 26, 2011
Debi Vernon
January 26, 2011
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die
Sooo Sorry for your loss
Debi, Terry, Marty, Jake and Casey
ian kerr
January 25, 2011
david teskey had a secret.
while he pretended to be a strict disciplinarian, he experienced a stealthy enjoyment of our various daily shenanigans in his 7-17 home room. a teacher through and through, he was also covert in planting the seeds of knowledge which, like his claywest nursery, unknown to us at the time, was the bearer of generations of fruit.
in at least one way, he reminds me of my favorite philosopher, who also spent his career confronting the tension between science and art.
nietzsche's well known aphorism strikes at the heart of mr tesky's spirit:
"a man's maturity consists in having found, once again, the seriousness of a child at play".
long may you run.
Vanessa Goerzen
January 25, 2011
Paul and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you!
Noni Gowing
January 25, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Teskey Family. It has been my pleasure to have known Dave since he just a kid. He was a unique and amazing person, with a heart of gold, a wicked sense of humour, a great host, and an awesome pianist. He will be missed and fondly remembered by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Noni
Greg and David
January 24, 2011
We are so blessed that David was a part of our lives. He brought us joy, laughter and tons of fun. We loved him unconditionally and are honoured to have known him. We deeply feel his loss and are eternally greatful that he let us into his life.
D sqaured and Greg @ Paul's Birthday Party.
Greg and David
January 24, 2011
Greg Markusson
January 24, 2011
D squared and Greg @ Sheep River
Greg Markusson
January 24, 2011
David was a kind, gentle soul. We were happy to have made some fun memories with him while holidaying together. He will be missed.
Heather & Gerry David
January 24, 2011
Maureen Roberts (Moore)
January 24, 2011
As students of Mr. Teskey at Milton Williams Junior High School (30 years ago), we have been reminiscing about our time in his art & science classes. It is evident that as our teacher he brought much more to our young impressionable lives than we realized in 1979! He believed in our abilities (or lack thereof and gently encouraged us or finished our projects!), he brought humor into our classes and as one friend remembered, sharing lunch cleaning out the sinks in the art room was a time of real life and friendship with a creative and distinctive teacher. With our school no longer visible in the city sights, it is a delight to remember some special moments at one of the finest schools in the City of Calgary. We were clearly blessed with a faculty of teachers who were instrumental in our growth and development into fine and highly involved individuals in our city and around the world. Thank you Mr. Teskey for your dedication and for being so real...we honor you in your passing.
Maureen Roberts (Moore)
David Leiser
Cheri Willis (Fedderson)
Tim Rankin
Chris Lizotte
Tim Brown
Tim Rankin
January 24, 2011
Best wishes to the entire Teskey family. Some of my best Milton Williams memories come from Mr. T's humour and patience with those of us who could not draw worth beans. If I had his patience, I'd be a better person.
It's always sad to lose someone however his positive impact on so many student will go on for many years.
Dale Currie
January 24, 2011
I had Mr. Teskey as a home room teacher in 1986 at Milton Williams and always liked walking in every morning and being amazed at the artwork he would have displayed in chalk, and also his amazingly cheery attitude, especially to a bunch of 14 year old brats. A while later I had the chance to know him as David when he would play the piano every now and again at a restaurant in Longview where I was once again fascinated at his humour and zest for everything around him, including his family, as we would catch up during small conversations. His passing truly saddens me however I can't forget how lucky I am to have had the privilege of meeting him during my formative years. My thoughts are with all his family and friends.
Mary Johnston Therrien
January 23, 2011
To David's family:
We had the pleasure of meeting David last year in Barbados. We enjoyed his company, his wonderful sense of humour and joie de vivre. David spoke so highly of his family and his teaching years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With sincere sympathy,
Mary and Hector Therrien, Edmonton
Kathy Fitzgerald
January 23, 2011
Karen, Mark, Paul and Sarah,
My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Your Dad was an amazing human being. I feel honoured to have known him and even to have worked for him. He was in a class of his own and will be missed by many! Please know I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
David Ravvin
January 23, 2011
Mr. Teskey was my favourite teacher of all the teachers I had over the years—even though the two subjects he taught were my least favourite. Only years later did I realize he made a special effort to teach me a thing or two even though I thought I knew it all. I’ll remember his warmth, humour, kindness and patient persuasiveness.
James, Greg, Marie and Dave in the Barbados Spring 2010
James & Marie-Andree
January 23, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to the Teskey Family. Dave was a vibrant, and inspiring human being who never hesitated to help out others.
We will miss him greatly, but it brings us a sense of happiness and joy to know that he was a part of our lives, even for a short period of time. His memory will be with us always.
Dave Garvie
January 23, 2011
Dave, the years together at Milton were special and in no small way because of his humour, mischief, honest dedication and perhaps mostly his friendship. I count that time as uniquely special. I am shocked and saddened by his passing.
Mike Dinkel
January 22, 2011
Dear Mark and Family,
We were very saddened to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
January 22, 2011
I am a voice from the past who grew up next door to Phylis and Ben. I knew David and his brother Dennis. The last time I saw David was at a high school reunion in Black Diamond. I always enjoyed his enthusiasim and his love of art. My condolences go out him and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Vetters
Edmonton,Alberta
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Sylvie Charette
January 22, 2011
My deepest condolences to David's family. I truly enjoyed knowing him. Going camping on his land was amazing. I will always keep fond memories of everything we did with David; like having dinner parties, going to his annual medieval festival and listening to all his interesting stories. He was such a generous, energetic and knowledgeable person and a wonderful friend. I will truly miss him.
Erma Brown
January 22, 2011
My sincere condolances to Davids' Family
God give you comfort.
January 22, 2011
Dear Joyce & family ~
Our hearts go out to you all with the sudden loss of David. We will both miss his anecdotes and entertaining stories at the greenhouse as well as his help at the Racetrack when last minute flowers were needed.
Unfortunately John & I will be away on Wednesday but want you to know our thoughts are with you.
John & Jill Dakers
Laura Kendall
January 22, 2011
My condolences to Dave's family. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
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