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James Gallen Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Feb. 5, 2008.

GALLEN DAVID JAMES Born March 20, 1933 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Passed away January 31, 2008. Suddenly but peacefully Dave has now joined his wife, Sandra, who predeceased him in 1995. Survived by his daughter Kathy Gallen and her partner Jack Dembroski. The lights of Dave's life were his grandchildren: Miss Jessica, his best friend and #1 granddaughter and his great pal Jimmy. His family of friends at "The Point" and in the community will all greatly miss Dave's down to earth personality. Also survived by his son Jamie, wife Colleen and their children Adam and Nicole. Dave's many accomplishments and humorous stories will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers memorial donations would be appreciated to the Delta Hospital Foundation, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Delta, B.C., V4K 3V6. Dave's family thanks Delta Hospital's Emergency and Floor 2 for all of their compassion and care. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 9th at the Fisherman's Hall, 4481 Savoy Street, from 1 pm - 4 pm.

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Michelle Regimbal

March 23, 2021

I am trying to find Kathie and Jamie Gallen [email protected]

ralph gallen

March 1, 2008

kathy & jamie,
I am unable to adequately express myself in your loss of your Dad, someone who to me will always be my Big Brother. To this day, I am always asked, Are you related to Dave Gallen??This, in a city that has
not been Dave's for over 50 years. It speaks highly for the respect with that he is held. My reply is always a proud.. yes.. he is my brother.
I'll miss him.. Kathy, i know how much you will.

Jeff Garrett Hunsperger

February 29, 2008

My Dad Garrett and Dave were good friends when we lived in Ladner I remember going night hunting for ducks with the two of them when i was a very little boy i have very good memories of Dave if i was a betting man i bet the two of them are drinkin beer in heaven and back in the duck blind im sorry for the families loss im 37 now i was 7 then.

Terry Hunsperger

February 22, 2008

Kathy and Jamie, I am so sad to hear about your father's death. I just found out last evening. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love, stay strong and remember how much we all loved your dad and mom. Many fun times at the Gallen house.

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David Gavazzi

February 12, 2008

I had the pleasure of meeting my Uncle David but once, but that one visit was one I will always remember. I looked forward to meeting him during the whole time leading up to that day at Uncle Ralph's. Because I shared his name like my brother mentioned, I would often ask my Mom to tell me stories about him and what he was doing. I am proud of what my Uncle was able to accomplish coming up the way he did, building a life, career and a family he loved dearly. I am proud to be his namesake.

Tim Krawczyk

February 11, 2008

To Kathy & Jamie, sincere wish for peach & strength in your time of need. Uncle David will always be remembered by me as the Uncle who always had time to play with me & get me yelled at by my mom (ha ha), he will be sorely missed & i am sure is watching over all of us now. God Bless and always remember no distance can separate family. I will miss him terribly and never forget the memories that i have of him.

Trent Gavazzi

February 7, 2008

Even though he was far away my Uncle David was always in our thoughts and discussions of family and days past. We always thought of him fondly. The fact that my brother is named after him will always be a great reminder of our uncle.

Bonnie Olafson

February 6, 2008

Kathy and family, I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a very loving father and grandfather, I know he idolized Jessica and Jimmy so much! He was friend to everyone, and always had the most interesting stories to share. Please know that my thoughts are with you; it's not an easy time, but I know your memories will be a great comfort to you. He will be very greatly missed in the community, as everyone knew him, and he knew everyone!
Sincerely, Bonnie Olafson

Jo Stevens

February 5, 2008

Dave was one of the most interesting people I have met in my life. He was an extremely loving grandfather whose children and grandchildren learned a great deal about life and how to make the best of it. I will miss him, particularly at the annual Christmas Eve get-together. Kathy, my thoughts are with you always.

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