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BORN
May 07, 1944
DIED
April 30, 2017
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4725 Falaise Drive
Victoria, British Columbia
David Lee Obituary
With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of our uncle David N. Lee on April 30. Predeceased by his sister Lily Quan and nephew Steve Quan. Leaving behind his nephews Ming (Linda), Tony (Marilyn), nieces Brenda (Rick) and Annette (Gerald) great nephews Steve ( Bronwynn and their children Gwenyth and Austin), Jeff (Jen), Stanley and Ryland and great niece Annalyn .
David leaves many friends in Victoria, Vancouver and other parts of the country; David impacted their daily lives as Dave could and will leave a void. Born in Vancouver, May 1944. He worked for 27 years at BC Hydro in Vancouver and Victoria, where he spent his last two decades and retired. Dave was a member of the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, the Victoria Alpine Ski Club and Gorge Rowing Centre. David loved to ride his bike and experienced many bike trips around the world. David's favorite mountain to ski on was Whistler Blackcomb. Most of David's time was spent volunteering at numerous events and organizations.
Dave was full of energy, always asking questions and inquisitive and sending out funny web links to family and friends
We would like to extend our thanks to the staff and doctors at the cardiovascular unit of the Royal Jubilee hospital and close friend, Cathy Yaskow.
As his wishes, there will be a cremation and no formal service. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the charity of your choice or the Heart and Stroke
Foundation.
If you wish to leave a comment, please go to First Memorial funeral website in Victoria. You may contact the family through [email protected].
Memories and Condolences
for David Lee
21 Entries
Wendy Thompson
June 2, 2017
I met Dave in 1975 and had many happy times with him skiing. He convinced me to go on trips with the Pacific Ski Club where he introduced me to someone who became my partner (we are still together). We always visited with Dave when we were in Victoria. He was a true friend and is missed.
May 29, 2017
I was very sorry to learn of David's death. Our paths crossed at the Royal BC Museum where we both volunteered--sometimes at gold panning. I remember him telling me that the museum's gold was "catch and release". I guess that was just a small peek into his sense of humour. My condolences to the family.
Dave , Donna and Brian in Rostok Germany
Brian and Dianne Collier
May 26, 2017
I knew Dave for almost 40 years, from our days ski patrolling at Cypress Bowl in Vancouver, to moves for both of us to Victoria in the 90s. Dave was with us on a number of cycling trips in the last few years: Cuba, Montreal to Quebec City and Berlin to Copenhagen. He made friends on all of these trips, and was one of the people you could count on. He will be missed.
Thomas Huitika
May 23, 2017
It has been an absolute privilege knowing Dave from the BC Hydro Victoria Office who always went out of his way to express his interest and warmness. Please accept my deepest condolences for a true gentleman.
Brian Money & Nancy Dyer
May 23, 2017
As fellow members of the Victoria Ski Club, Dave was a long-time friend with whom we enjoyed numerous ski trips and cycle outings. We also miss him at our regular workout sessions at Saanich Pearkes Rec Centre. Dave demonstrated an admirable commitment to his volunteer work with various organizations & events. We miss this kind and good-hearted fellow with an insatiable and inquiring nature.
May 21, 2017
I met Dave about 35 years ago at a Club Med in Mexico on the tennis courts
We remained good friends ever since.
I used to watch Dave as he participated in running marathons. I still have pictures of his first marathon, looking like a little yellow duck ( it was raining)
I was one of his many email contacts, loved the funny emails.
Whenever we came over to the Victoria we always met up with Dave at which time he always had a "story to tell". He was a truly wonderful friend.
Jackie Gerry (Burnaby BC)
May 20, 2017
I met David at the Royal British Columbia Museum in the early two thousands when we were working on the mining program, Wealth from the Ground. He worked very hard on that program, learning about coal and gold mining and telling the school children about it.
I teased Dave about being one man of few docents at the Museum, the rest of us were women. He good naturedly replied, No problem. I like women.
Like Dave, I have heart problems. And he told me several details of his condition. But biking he really enjoyed.
In winter, he would come to the Museum in his wet yellow slickers and bicycle, and put them in their correct locations. He was quite a sight, and probably was the only volunteer who cycled in bad weather. Dave would get some coffee, then join the team and go up into the galleries.
When the traditional school programs stopped, David continued volunteering. And he came every year to the Docent Christmas pot-luck luncheon, when we met and had a good chat.
I have enjoyed David's emails, and often forwarded them to several friends who also enjoyed them.
I will miss the posts, and seeing David's smiling face in the Festive season.
Thank you for notifying me; I missed the obituary in the Times Colonist.
Theresa McMillan,
Museum volunteer
Graham Lloyd
May 20, 2017
I met Dave many, many years ago at the Selkirk Rowing Club, then later the Gorge Rowing Club where he was an active member. Always willing to chat, or go for coffee, I am very sorry that Dave has gone.
Alison Siegfried
May 20, 2017
David was a very special person. I knew him from my days of working in Vancouver with BC Hydro. We also worked together in the BC Hydro Victoria office. What a surprise to hear of his passing. He will be sorely missed here. I was on his mailing list for emails and I enjoyed everyone. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
Doug Montague
May 20, 2017
Have just learned of Dave's passing. A friend I will miss greatly. Dave and I worked together at BC Hydro for many years and still kept in touch. My sincere condolences to his family.
Lil P.
May 19, 2017
I knew David for about 20 years through the Victoria Ski Club. I also saw him at events where he was a volunteer. He was a very friendly nice guy. My condolences to his family.
Marcia Estergaard
May 19, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. He was a family friend I met as a kid and he was always someone I respected. He will be missed.
May 19, 2017
Dave was always a good guy, who never had a bad thing to say. You would always meet him at different places around town biking or volunteering. He will be missed!
Brian and Heather
Rina Graham
May 17, 2017
My heart is full of sorrow to hear of Daves passing. I worked with David at Hydro for many years and found him to be a wonderful person. The world has lost a truly wonderful person.
Karen Beuker
May 16, 2017
My sincere condolences. We shared a love a cycling and rowing. I met Dave through rowing, and he lived in my neighbourhood. We ran into each other a lot and had great conversations. He was a truly lovely man and I'm happy I had the opportunity to know him.
May 15, 2017
Eternal Cool Runnings to a serious cyclist, music lover and event volunteer. Ride on, David !!!
Jim Burnett
Vancouver
Together again, Happy Mother's day! I miss you both.love, Brenda
Brenda Mitchelmore
May 14, 2017
Elizabeth Zygmunt
May 10, 2017
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Many great times skiing and biking. You will be missed.
Lou Kaiser
May 10, 2017
For many years Dave was our ski buddy at Whistler. We had great times together and we even named a run after an incident where Dave broke his binding near Harvey's Harrow. He had to ski out on one ski. We called it "Broken Binding" and it was that for us ever after. Dave was a great guy and a loyal friend. He'll be missed.
mike heit
May 8, 2017
we shared an interest in music and biking- a real gentleman mike heit
May 3, 2017
Very saddened to learn of David's passing.
Dave was part of the heart unit family of patients who all of us were fond of.
He was a very big part of keeping everyone's spirits up.
He will be missed and thought of regularly.
Tom, Big Dave, Marlene, Glenn, Ronnie Rae, Connie, Zahlia and Tim.
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