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TRELOAR, David James March 8, 1973 - March 26, 2011 It is with the most profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David James Treloar on Saturday March 26, 2011. David was born in Rockhampton, Australia on March 8, 1973. At three months of age, his parents brought him home to Vancouver and introduced him to his large extended family. When David was eight, his family moved from Port Moody to Abbotsford where David attended school till his graduation from Abbotsford Senior Secondary in 1991. David was a proud member of the Abby Panthers basketball team and the Abbotsford Whalers Swim Cub. David received his BHKIN and BEd from UBC and worked as head lifeguard at the University Aquatic Centre. David taught in Vancouver where he coached basketball teams at Windermere, and this past year at Kitsilano Secondary. In1999 David married Laura Austin and started the family that became the centre of his life. David was a proud and loving father and spent hours at the hockey rink or baseball diamond, supporting his children in their various activities. David leaves a great gap in the life of his wife, Laura Treloar (nee Austin), his three children, Austin, 6, Michaelie, 5 and Aiden, 3. Also mourning the loss of David is his father, D. Michael Treloar; mother Leona Treloar (Rick Johnson); brother Jonathan Treloar (Amber Elderkin); Jonathan's sons Hudson and Ryland Treloar; grandmothers, Elizabeth Treloar, and Helen Borne and his numerous aunts uncles cousins nephews nieces and friends. He was predeceased by his grandfather Dr. Earnest James Treloar. A service honoring David's life will be held at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Kitsilano Secondary School, 2550 W 10th Ave. Vancouver BC. As a tribute to David please consider a contribution towards the Trust Fund established for his three children at any TD Canada Trust in the name of Laura Treloar.
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Erin Tarbuck
April 26, 2011
Thinking of you all, and sending our love. I cannot imagine the gaping hole this has left in your life. We grieve your loss with you.
Mary Lefebvre (Whitmey)
April 10, 2011
Dear Leona, Mike, Jonathan and extended family,
I am deeply saddened to learn that your family has suffered such a painful loss. Memories of our families huddling together at swim meets, and the delight we all experienced at each visit to your home, are etched forever in my heart. Mike and Leona, you provided such warm and loving support to our boys through some of the most significant years of their development. No wonder David is honoured and remembered in the manner that he is!! A shower of blessings to all of you as you struggle through this most difficult time.
Sharene Conway/Zemanek
April 10, 2011
Dave,
You were always quick with a smile and spread laughter easily. My heart goes out to your family and extended family. I will always remember you for your kindness, generosity and compassion.
David Whitmey
April 9, 2011
Leona, Mike, Jon, and David's extended
family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Just a few weeks ago, quite randomly, I had a memory of Dave joking around at a BBQ after swim practice, and I smiled to myself. I would see Dave from time to time at the Kits gym, or out in the field with his students. A smile and a wave from my childhood friend would always lift my spirits. I am deeply saddened by his loss. You guys were like a second family to me growing up; you always made me feel so welcome in your home. You are in my thoughts.
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Jenny Campbell
April 6, 2011
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown
Deepest sympathies for your loss.
A C
April 5, 2011
Dave was an inspirational and passionate coach, a caring and thoughtful teacher, a loving father, and so much more. The impact he has made on all our lives will be treasured and not forgotten.
To the entire Treloar family, our prayers are with you. May God comfort you during this time.
Coulter R
April 5, 2011
Sympathy for you all.
April 5, 2011
RIP Mr. Treloar. I am sure that you will be missed by everyone, but especially your gym classes. You were literally the best gym teacher:) missing you already!
d b
April 5, 2011
RIP Mr. Treloar, you are the best PE teacher ever! i hope you will teach us in the next future.See you soon. We all miss you
Sharon Rublowski
April 5, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about David's death. He was my son's gym teacher and although we only spoke twice, I remember how kind and caring he was when he spoke to us. My son really enjoyed having him for his gym teacher. Our sincere condolences to all family and friends.
Betty Smith
April 5, 2011
Dear Lee and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this very sad time.
Betty Smith (Ritchie)
April 5, 2011
Dear Lee and Family:
I was extremely shocked to hear of the sudden passing of your son David. I am so, so sorry for your loss. As one who has also loved someone deeply that was suddenly lost, I know the comfort of fond memories and your love for him will be with you always. Sincere condolences, Chuck Webb
April 5, 2011
dear laura and family
our thoughts go out to you and your family at this time...
sending you lots of hugs and love
donna(crystal) lambert kevin and emily chan
April 5, 2011
Dear Laura and Family
We are thinking of you at this very sad time. Sending our love to you and your children.
Donna(crystal) Lambert Kevin and Emily Chan
Wendy, Chris, Jackson & Scott Waller
April 5, 2011
Dear Laura,
It is with great sadness that I offer our condolences to you and your family.
Dave was a wonderful teacher and a great friend. So many stories he had, so many laughs we shared. He will be dearly missed.
Thinking of you and your family,
April 5, 2011
Rest in Peace, Mr. Treloar.
Dimitrios, Arestia, Andreas & Athina Pilarinos
April 4, 2011
Dearest Laura Treloar and Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dale Sekhon
April 4, 2011
Dear Mrs. Treloar and family,
Mr. Treloar was the best teachers I've had. Having a class with an amazing person like him was the best, always there to make you laugh and put a smile. He will be greatly missed. My family and I are very sorry for your sudden loss.
Rest in Peace Mr. Treloar.
Haley Piper
April 4, 2011
Dear Ms.Treloar,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Everyone at school and I are thinking of you.
Cameron Pegg
April 4, 2011
Dear Mrs. Treloar,
My name is Cameron Pegg. I was one of your husband's students at Kitsilano Secondary, in his Grade 10 P.E. Boys Class. I would like to express my condolences for your loss. Mr. Treloar was a compassionate, exemplary human being who loved his job, his life, as well as yourself and the rest of his family. He mentioned you and your kids more than once to my class and I.Know that he has been welcomed into the loving arms of God and that he will always watch over you and your family, and will be ever-present, living on in your hearts and minds. His memory will live on as you always shall remember him, and his achievements will be honored by the things you and your family do from this point on. I may not have known him personally, and may only have been his student, but we would listen when I spoke to him, and noted always that I gave an effort in his class each day, and for that, I will remember him as more than just my teacher. I will remember him as my friend.
April 4, 2011
Dear Laura,
Thinking of you with much love and sorrow. Please know that we are here for you if there is anything at all that we can do.
Kelly and Tony Bosello
April 4, 2011
Dear Laura,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I will never forget Dave's huge smile that greeted me each day. The Windermere PE Department will miss him greatly.
Alex Ng
Ted Schmidt
April 4, 2011
Lee,
Our lives only crossed for a brief time,but when we hear news like this, our hearts go out to you!! My wife, Dorothy and I, would like to offer our sincere condolences. Our prayers go out on your behalf.
Kim Johnston
April 4, 2011
To the Treloar extended family.
Dave coached my son in basketball this year. He went above and beyond anyone else - advising him on colleges, taking time out to train him privately and always taking the time to offer advice and support when most needed. Two days ago I was given a copy of a beautiful letter Dave wrote to a coach in San Francisco which was instrumental in helping my son get into a great USA college to play basketball - it was typical Dave- generous and filled with an abundance of praise. We will be forever grateful to him for his generosity.
Kirby and I wish to express our greatest sympathy to all of his extended family at this very sad time.
Kim Johnston
On Behalf of Students of Kitsilano
April 4, 2011
To Mr.Treloar's friends and family,
Knowing him as a teacher was only a small viewing of his fantastic way of life. He made us laugh and we enjoyed having him as a teacher. May he rest in peace, he is watching over us.
Stay Strong. He will be greatly missed at Kitsilano Secondary
Dushan Ratkovic
April 3, 2011
Dear Family,
I would just like to say that Mr.Treloar was the best physical education teacher I have ever had.
My family and I are very sorry for the sudden loss.
Maggie Przyborowska
April 3, 2011
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We remember the day our two families spent together and how wonderful Dave was with the kids. We are here if you need us.
Adam, Asia, Anna, and Maggie
April 3, 2011
Leona, Mike, Jon, and David's extended family,
We are very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of David. We are both thinking of you and want to express our heartfelt condolences to you, and David's young family and wife Laura.
Kelly and Al Embley
April 3, 2011
Dear Mrs Treloar,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Mr Treloar was a really great tacher! I was one of his PE students at windermere secondary, we had a split class of boys and girls (mostly boys). what I remember the most was that he would alway treat us the same as the boys, we were all equals in that class. He tought me how to push myself and get were I want to be. I know that it seems Mr Treloar only tought PE, but he also tought us to never give up.
In short, Mr Treloar will be miss by all the people he affected around him.
With many regrets,
Brittany L
April 2, 2011
Laura and familiy
Our condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy & Denise & Samantha Coutts
Kitsilano Secondary School
Cathy Falle
April 2, 2011
Dear Laura,
We're here for you. Your children are very loved and have a strong sense of belonging to both their family and their school community. We'll take good care of Austin and Michaelie throughout their school day and we hope you will also find comfort at Lord Nelson Elementary whenever you need it.
Love,
Cath (Principal) and all the staff at Lord Nelson Elementary School
April 2, 2011
Dear Leona and Mike and Jonathan and extended family. Our sincere condolences in the sudden loss of David. We'll keep David in our fondest memories of four boys playing and swimming together, having sleepovers, and trampoline adventures. Much love from Alfred, Penny, David and Andrew Wahl. Abbotsford 1980-1987
Jim & Joan Baerg
April 2, 2011
We wish for you SPECIAL measure of strength and comfort at this most difficult time of your life.
We love you!
Herman & Hilda Borne
April 2, 2011
May God be your comfort during this very difficult time of sorrow.
Herman & Hilda Borne, Calgary, Alberta
Harry & Irma Froese
April 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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