Dave succumbed to cancer early Tuesday morning, passing away peacefully in his sleep. He is predeceased by his parents, Erol and Isabel Nixon. Dave is survived by his loving wife, Barb, of 45 years, sons Shawn (Shannon) and Brad (Jen), grandchildren Candan, Keelin, and Chelsea, siblings Norma, Doug, Joan and families, as well as an extensive network of other family and friends.
Services will be held at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville on Saturday March 23, 2013 at 1:30pm. Viewing at 12:30. In lieu of flowers, Dave requested donations be made to Deep Bay Firefighters, Box 71 Bowser, BC, V0R 1G0 or the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon.
