Comments on: Our Community Mourns

By: modelAbone (harold)

modelAbone (harold) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:39:15 +0000

what seems like not that long ago i was introduced too davey at a buddy`s (al salter) garage. we drank a few brown pops and exchanged giggles and reminissed about flat motors and and various hot rod related items over the years we have joked around and talked and just when you were at some place think wonder if davey is at the run or swamp meet the lil guy would yell out your name and say hi , he has always been here and other forums givein advice and helpin us all out . davey wasn`t as tall as alot of us but his heart was bigger then most peoples he will be missed no doubt about it signed Harold and all the guys at Macgyvers

By: tinmann

tinmann — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:12:49 +0000

Like others have said Frankie, what a wonderful tribute to my little buddy. He will always be my definition of what a friend is and what a friend does

By: Jason Roy

Jason Roy — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:02:38 +0000

Thanx to all who came out to say goodbye to Dad. He was watching with a big-ass smile. Dad you will always be missed by your friends and family and by those who had never met you. Have fun hangin with the man until we see each other again.

By: Ian Hamilton

Ian Hamilton — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:59:20 +0000

I’ve known the “Sprout” since the late 60′s, we had good times and bad times but always in the party mood, and very crazy at times.Here’s a short true story…
We had been hunting grouse near his place on the powerline, we had our .22′s and had no luck. We were heading back to Daves type II VW wagoon, the one with grouse, duck and fish decals plastered all over it, the kind you see on campers at times. We were just walking toward the car when all of a sudden Dave says grouse!!!I’m looking all around when suddenly without warning, bam, bam ,bam, and we start laughing uncontrollably, yup, spur of the moment Sprout had blasted the grouse decal on the VW,I think we counted 15 holes in the body, none of them fatal to the wagoon, all intentional of course, it was a beater to start with.
Could go on and on, but not enough room here.
A little man with a huge heart.A man who could make or break a party, especially when he played the Indian scout………(you had to be there)

Say hi to all those who have gone before you and save me a seat at the table,buddy.See you again one day.
Ian

By: Fatchuk & Diane

Fatchuk & Diane — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:53:40 +0000

Some thoughts on Davey..

Davey was a was everyones friend; He taught us that A positive attitude may not solve every problem but it makes solving any problem a hell of a lot more fun…he was the kind of friend that stood by his friends when they needed somebody to be there. What is it that we will remember when we think of Davey It’s that Davey was always there at the right place and at the right time to Dig in and I think everyone who knew him well would agree with on this, his sense of humor right up to end.… This is not the time for us to grieve his death but it’s our time to celebrate his life so for this moment “Let us be silent that we may hear the spirit of God.” So long Davey… When we’re least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, So I won’t say goodbye my friend, For you and I will meet again. Untill then Davey …keep your rubber on the road.. Our most sincere condolences to Daveys family and to his numerous friends …….Fatchuk & Diane ..St.Marys

By: Dwayne/Shelley Benbow

Dwayne/Shelley Benbow — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:54:37 +0000

It was a sad day when Shelley and I heard about Dave`s passing.We will miss those stops in Hinton by Dave and the rodding buddies he went with all over to pick up projects.He was always in a great mood and happy to be alive God Bless You Dave and we`ll see you on the other side…

By: Lucille Radons

Lucille Radons — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:21:32 +0000

Thank you for the memory Dave, I will never forget the last weekend that Ray and I spent with you. Especially the drive to Salmon Valley to surprise Doug an
Gert at Dougs show and shine.It is a memory I will treasure forever. I didn’t know how to drive your special project (47 Ford panel I think). all I know is I was given a very big privledge, It was just you and I Dave and I will never forget it. Thank You Dave and Thanks to you Marion for being so generous with the time that you had left with him. You generously shared with us that precious time. Thank you again. We will miss him.

By: Kathy R

Kathy R — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:16:50 +0000

What a sad time. I will miss Davey forever.

By: Model A Tom, burnaby

Model A Tom, burnaby — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:08:31 +0000

It will feel very strange not hearing his Words of wisdom any longer at car events. A small man with a Huge Heart and infectious smile & grin. He was so upbeat when we talked on the phone last week about making Ashcroft in June. There will be many a tear and beer flowing.

By: Chevy Eh

Chevy Eh — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:12:51 +0000

Davey will be missed by the hot rod community in PG as he had a heart of gold. When talking to him last week on the e-mail sounded very chipper – Will be missed by many of us. Faewell my friend