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Wilbur, David William

February 18, 1930 ~ November 21, 2013

Passed away suddenly at home. Dave was born in Eastend, Saskatchewan but moved to Creston, BC at a very early age and finally to Nanaimo in 1956.

Predeceased by his wife, Yvonne, 1996 and his three brothers: Les, John and Ernie. He is survived by his son, Greg; his sister, Violet and numerous other relatives.

He was a man of many talents, hunting guide, miner, lumber grader, First Aid attendant, carpenter, square dancer, poet and musician. He worked at MacMillan Bloedel Harmac from 1961 until his retirement in 1990. He spent many years in the Boy Scouts Canada doing everything from Cubs, Scouts, Ventures and District Leader.

There will be a remembrance tea at Brechin United hall in the spring when family can attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, in Dave’s memory, would be greatly appreciated.



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