1938 ~ 2012
“Our favourite trucker”
Dave passed away October 12, 2012 due to complications from surgery at Vancouver General Hospital, after a long battle with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.
He will always be remembered by his daughter Jill Diebel (Tim) and son Neale Flumerfelt (Becki); grandchildren Ayla, Jordan, Sidney, Tayo and Mckenzie; his siblings Leora, Celia, Brian, Rick, Gary and their families; ex-wife Janet Flumerfelt; and good friends Peggy Walters and Dean Johnson.
While his passion always revolved around being behind the wheel of a truck, he was happiest hauling logs. Never too long in a particular place, he always found interesting people up and down the B.C. coast. If you didn’t know him, you must be new here.
The family wishes to thank St. Mary’s Hospital staff for their ongoing and considerate care towards Dave. A special thank you to the ER, ICU and lab staff who saw him the most frequently, in particular Katherine, Rob, Leslie and Carl, of whom Dave thought highly. Thank you for allowing him to keep his dignity and treating him with respect.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Saturday, November 3 from noon to 4pm at Neale’s home, 3344 Crystal Road in Roberts Creek.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Mary’s Hospital or if you prefer, have a cinnamon bun and coffee with your family and tell a funny story, because that is what Trucker Dave would do.
May your road be graded and the landing full.
“Bye for now.”