David Lloyd Staples

Dave will be sorely missed but the love and wonderful family memories shared will remain with us forever. Dave was a partner, a friend, the love of my life, major contributor to 67 memorable years of marriage. He was also a survivor of 65 years of a busy fun-filled family life. Inspector David served in the RCMP for 35 years. He was a dedicated police officer. He commanded the Joint Forces and BC Narcotic sections, excelled as an instructor of Criminal Law at Depot Training Division Penhold and Regina. He had many other interests and accomplishments.

Dave mastered every challenge he set his mind to. Dave’s skills began to manifest themselves from the age of 5 when his fascination with airplanes started him on a life long hobby. He spent his leisure time building model aircraft, beautiful models, small and very large. He also spent hours flying them. This self-taught skill led him to tackle building an incredible large truck camper, a 3 bedroom cottage, garage, several suites and rec rooms. Also…Wow! could he Jive!

He lived life to the fullest, marathon runner, kayaker, hiker, you name it! To quote Dave…”I can do anything Carol-Ann says I can!” and he did and more!

Sadly, Dave was predeceased by his grandson Elliot Eurchuk & daughter Rebecca

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carol-Ann who will miss Dave her love for 70 years. Daughters: Brenda Beck (Barry )Rachel Staples (Brock Eurchuk). Son-in-law: Jack DeNicola

Grandchildren: Hilary Mathieson (David), David Beck (Selah), Caroline Beck, Oliver & Isaac Eurchuk, Tessa & Nicholas DeNicola Ca.Great Grandchild….Theo Mathieson, sister Margaret/Eugene Falkenberg Ab, and numerous nieces and nephews

“REMEMBERING DAVE”

We invite you to our service

SATURDAY, JANUARY 03, 2026

2:OO pm refreshments following

CORDOVA BAY UNITED CHURCH, 813 CLAREMONT AVE., VICTORIA, B.C.

DONATIONS TO VICTORIA HOSPICE thankfully received.