DAVID HORACE WILSON

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• David W. Words can not express my gratitude to have had the good fortune to have known you David. I’ve never forgotten you. Or of the things, life saving things, I learned from you. You were the most honest, funny and patient friend I’ve ever been blessed to have known. Your work is your legacy dear friend. Thank you for your laugh and for your kindness Tony J. - Posted by: Tony James (Friend) on: May 23, 2018

• I'm so sorry to hear of David's passing. I remember him and his wife when I came to Canada with my Grandma Rose Urbane. I pray that he rest in peace and the Lord comfort the family. - Posted by: Cheryl L. Urbane (Melko) () on: Oct 30, 2017

• David always had time to help others. Thank you for sharing him with all of us Donna .. - Posted by: Tim Dawson (One of countless people David helped ) on: Jul 03, 2017

• We had a heck of a ride David, from first meeting in the St Vital Group in 1979 to attending 5 International Conventions. We visited each other around the country and talked on the phone when Delwynn and I lived in NZ. You called me every single year on the Day after my AA anniversary! Which you thought was my date, I never had the heart to tell you and when you found out we both had a good laugh. We even shared the same sponsor for a while Keith D whom I met through you while visiting Winnipeg. You told me a bunch of the guys had lunch at a local restaurant, when I arrived I asked the hostess where the AA guys met and at that moment Keith walked by and she said here's the President of AA now, he moved to BC and became my sponsor. You were a good friend and you and Donna have always been kind and generous to Delwynn and I whether a spare bed or a good meal together or as always a kind and helping word of wisdom. You are probably sitting at the big meeting in heaven with all our absent friends talking about us down here while we think about you up there. You will be missed my friend and you never shied away from saying "I love you pal". - Posted by: Brian M GATES (friend of 38 years) on: Jul 02, 2017

• I really haven't known David very long, only about a year and a half, but every now and then, someone comes into your world that makes you realize your life s better for having known them at all. David was one of those people and he made a real impression on me. And gathering by the many people I've spoken to, it appears on many other people too! I met Dave through my partner, Tom, who met Dave a number of years ago through the fellowship. When Tom was about to introduce me to Dave, he said, " you love him" and he was right. From the time I met Dave and his wife, Donna, I was made to feel welcome and accepted as their friend. I was part of the fold. I found Dave to be a real character with a truly infectious spirit. He always had a quick wit, a sarcastic comeback and a ready one- liner... usually a good zinger and he cracked me up every time I saw him. What struck me the most about him though, was his seemingly infinite wisdom. He took the time to ask what might be going on in your life and then if you needed or wanted some advice, he was more than happy to share it. He was compassionate, caring and empathetic but never judging. He just shared his experience, strength and hope. I told Tom on numerous occasions that I thought "Dave is just soooo wise". I told David that too and he didn't dispute it. He just smiled like he already knew that. He DID anknlelege though, that when I "got to be his age, there was a good chance I'd be smart too!" That was Dave, imparting another pearl of wisdom. I saw Dave as a sort of father figure, someone I looked up to and admired. I'm grateful I got the chance to tell him that. Tom and were blessed that Dave considered us, not just friends, but in HIS words, family. Knowing Dave renewed my faith in fresh starts and second chances. David, you were a class act and a credit to the human race. You will be greatly missed but rest easy knowing you made a positive impact and will live on in hearts and memories of everyone who's lives you've touched. Godspeed, my friend. Love ya bunches.❤️ - Posted by: Sandi Masserey (Friend) on: Jul 02, 2017

• Dave's sobriety and journey were an inspiration to not only myself but countless others. I thank him for being a part of my life. - Posted by: David Gibson (Fellowship) on: Jun 30, 2017