David Thomas Turnbull

Born in Kelowna, BC, on October 10, 1930, to Viola and David Turnbull, Dave joined the Navy in 1948, and served on many ships and establishments, including the Korean War on the HMCS Athabascan. Upon returning from the war, Dave was stationed in Victoria, where he and his bride, Pamela were married on August 9th 1952. In 1961, he was briefly posted in Cornwallis, NS. Dave and his young family returned back to Victoria in 1963, where he rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer, before retiring from active duty in 1974. Dave then joined the Deputy Sheriff’s branch of the provincial government, serving until he retired in 1990.

Avid travelers, Dave and Pam spent their retirement years traveling the world, and when at home, Dave was active in the Chief and Petty Officers Association, the Royal Canadian Legion, as well as volunteering within the community, most notably within the security detail of the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

Predeceased by his parents, and brother, Franklin, Dave is survived by his loving wife, Pamela (nee Grimm), daughter Lynda Watson (Doug ), son, Gary (Carol), grandchildren, Steven , David (Sarah), Chris (Michelle), Mikalea (Byron), Meagan (Nick) and Emily-rose, great-grandchildren, Calvin, Jase, J’Lynn, and Evelyn, as well as brothers, Robert and Arthur (Gordi), and sisters-in-law Dorothy and Bernie and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dave will always be remembered for having a crib board on the table, ready to skunk anyone who would play him. He will be greatly loved and missed by both family and friends.

The family wishes to thank the medical teams at the Royal Jubilee for their exceptional care and support during Dave’s stay.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and BC Children’s Hospital

A service will be held on Monday, August 22 at 1pm at the Chief and Petty Officer’s Mess, 1575 Lyall St in Esquimalt.