We met the Fuller’s in 1969 when our family moved to Emery Pl in Victoria, it was to be the start of a friendship that lasted between David and Margaret and our parents, Bob and Doreen Grisenthwaite, 50 years.

 After school we would often find Margaret and Mom making candles (there may have been wine involved!) , sewing, knitting or making wreaths. There was always something on the go!

Not only were our Mom’s such good friend but so were our Dad’s. They both believed that doing something the right way was the only way and they lived to that standard as much as possible. Boating was another interest that kept them tied together, many an hour spent at sea and happy hour at the end of the day.

We’ve thought often of your parents over the years Mark, they were such kind, funny, wonderful people and we know that our parents were truly thankful for having the pleasure of calling them friends. 

Deepest sympathies,

Debbie Weber & Lynda Wallace
(Nee Grisenthwaite)

To Our outstanding neighbour and dear friend David. 
We just found out in April about David's passing, when we heard David's house was for sale. I called Ronda and she gave me the sad news about David. 
Being next door neighbour's with David and Margaret for 16 years living in Crown Isle on the 17th fairway, we truly enjoyed their friendship, hospitality, and we always watched out for each other in case either one of us needed a hand.  
Margaret would always make these delicious cheese biscuits, that we all enjoyed. 
David was so proud of his beautiful flower garden, along with his beautiful tomatoes and veggie garden. 
There were a lot of fresh veggies shared between the two houses. 
David was an  neighbour that everyone would love to have, and we were so lucky to have an outstanding neighbour and friend like David. 
We  truly missed David when we moved 2.5 years ago to be closer to our children and grandchildren.

Randy and I would like to send our prayers and condolences to the Fuller family. 
David will always be a true friend and neighbour we will never forget. 
Sending our prayers and thoughts 
Randy and Gloria Rickson

David’s passing was marked by the realism, intelligence, spirit, and dignity that he showed in so much of his life.  He has set a fine example for us to follow.

I first met David in 1971 when I joined the ARDSA Division of the Water Investigations Branch as a new junior engineer.  David was the Head of the Division.  Our Division worked closely with the Fraser River Flood Control Division, headed by Pete Brady.  Both Divisions reported to Ben Marr, the Chief Engineer of the Branch. 

Over the next 23 years, I was part of a tightly knit group of competent Engineers and support staff who rebuilt the Fraser River Dyke System, provided emergency help to local authorities in times of floods, rebuilt the irrigation systems in the Okanagan Valley, and upgraded the local drainage and dyking districts in the Lower Fraser Valley.

It was a remarkably effective organization that was strongly focused on producing high quality, cost effective solutions to help local communities throughout the Province deal with their flooding and drought problems.

Ben, David and Pete were all good administrators, who were always approachable and always supportive of staff.  The organization remained free of the petty squabbles and politicking that would often plague other organizations.

David and Pete retired as the big programs reached their completion stage and began to wind down in the early 1990s.  Ben Marr left shortly thereafter. 

We all look back fondly and proudly on what we accomplished in the years these projects were underway.

After Ben, David and Pete left, the Ministry of Environment was taken over by planners.  The discipline, cohesion, and effectiveness of the organization rapidly deteriorated.

It was a graphic example of the enormous difference that strong, competent administrators can have on the performance and effectiveness  of an organization.

David had good reason to be proud of his career both as a senior administrator and as an Engineer.

David hired me to work in water management in Victoria in 1974. I was a junior engineer then and benefitted greatly from his mentoring and guidance. He was instrumental in preparing me for promotion into more senior positions . Our workplace relationship developed into a lasting friendship including casual socials and, of course salmon  fishing.

In his lengthy retirement we were able to keep in touch by phone and my periodic travels to both Hornby and Comox.  David was a true gentleman and a joy to visit. 

I am forever grateful for knowing David, being able to work professionally with him and to enjoy his company as a Friend.

I give thanks for David's  enrichment of my life. My sincere condolences to his family, fiends and colleagues. He is greatly missed,

My first memory of David was of him wrestling successfully with the difficult water hammer problem in the Vernon Irrigation District main water supply line. The last memory of David is that laugh we had in our last telephone chat. During that we discussed private extended care and the wisdom of “if you don’t go first class your kids will”. Many many good memories in between. Will miss our chats. Pete B.

OBITUARIO

John David Cresswell Fuller

16 noviembre, 1928 – 26 diciembre, 2023

Piercy's-Mt. Washington Funeral Home

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