David G. Malchow

MALCHOW _ David G. December 18, 1937 - November 22, 2006 David's families in Canada and India sadly announce his death which occurred in Trivandrum, India. David was the seventh child of Fred and Anna Malchow and grew up on the family farm at Stavely. On completion of high school in Stavely, he attended the U of A where he graduated with a B.A. in social work. He then worked in the Yorkton area of Saskatchewan followed by one year of studies at the University of Bombay. He spent nine years in Hong Kong, teaching at the University. In 1978 he returned to Vancouver where he attended UBC and obtained an MA in social work. This led him to the Lions Gate Hospital where he worked with psychiatric patients. His dedication in this area was rewarded when a boarding home for schizophrenics was opened in West Vancouver and named Malchow House in his honor. In 1992 he moved to India where he enjoyed 14 years of retirement. David was an adventurer and loved traveling the world. He was a humanitarian at heart. In 1978 he co-ordinated a kidney transplant in Toronto for one of his students from the Hong Kong University. While in India, he adopted a family with 2 young boys and found much happiness in being part of their upbringing. David is survived by his family in India, Sunil (21), Sujuit (19) and their father, Rajan Rajasekharan. His family in Canada, brothers Fritz (Anna) of Lethbridge, Bill (Chris) and Jack of Stavely, sisters, Elaine (Clare Rusk) of Edmonton, Doreen (Alex Ratsoy), Wilda (Ron Burns), Eleanore (Ron Leach) and Gloria (Lyle Sakatch), all of Calgary. He was a favorite uncle to 18 nieces and nephews and 28 great-nieces and nephews who will miss his entertaining visits. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to Malchow House, 2234 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K4.