David-Malchow-Obituary

David Malchow

Calgary, Alberta

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Calgary, Alberta

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David Malchow passed away in Calgary, Alberta. The obituary was featured in Calgary Herald on November 25, 2006, and The Vancouver Sun on November 26, 2006.

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Carrie Malchow
My Grandpa (Robert Malchow from Windsor Ontario)was David's Brother. My heart goes out to the family and friends. I was interested to know that he was a socail worker, I currently work in group home for special needs people, and the love job. I would have love to met David, sounded like an interesting man.

David was a great colleague when we worked together at Lions Gate Hospital until his early retirement and departure to India in 1992. With his generosity, booming laugh and biting wit he was greatly missed when he left. One of his lasting achievements was his lead role with the Marineview Housing Society developing much needed safe and affordable housing on the North Shore for the mentally ill. We never did manage to visit him in India but always enjoyed getting together with him when he...

I am Pamela Post.
I was one of David Malchow's 18 nieces and nephews....and one among all 18 who will likely claim him as my favourite uncle.
He was a kid at heart, and when my young, handsome uncle came to visit, it was like we had an older brother to play and kibitz with, to our hearts content.
He made us all feel like we were his most special nieces and nephews. I can remember him bringing my sister, Robyn and I, beautiful stringed marionettes from Mexico, stunning silk fans...

I worked with David in the mid-eighties, enjoyed his warm, unassuming manner and admired his ability to move beween cultures so readily. His commitment to improving living conditions for mental health clients was familiar to me: his generosity in India only increases my respect for him. A wonderful human being.

My Deepest Sympathy to all the family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

We have so many wonderful memories of time spent with David both in British Columbia and in India. We will miss his stories and his great sense of humour!