In Loving Memory of
David L. Hunter
August 9, 1945 – October 6, 2021
Graveside Service
November 8, 2021
Valley View Cemetery (Nativity Garden)
Memorial Service
November 8, 2021
Surrey, BC
Watch Recording of Memorial Service
Watch Recording of Graveside Service
David Hunter passed away at his home in Surrey BC, on October 6, 2021, at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his niece, Diane, in 1972; his mother, Phyllis Hunter, in 1988; his father, Bert Hunter, in 1998; and his stepmother, Phyllis Hunter #2, in 2016. He lost a grandson, Cameron, who was stillborn in 2003, and a granddaughter, Brynlee, who was stillborn in 2018. His younger brother, Ralph passed away very recently, on September 18, 2021. David was actually supposed to read the eulogy at his brother’s service on October 9th, but sadly, he didn’t make it.
David is survived by his beloved wife, Joy, five children, and their spouses – Steven (Erin) of Prince George, BC, Wendy (Gary) of Surrey, BC, Brian (Shannon) of Busby, AB, Linda (JJ) of Surrey, BC, and Keven (Andrea) of Williams Lake, BC. He was blessed to have thirteen grandchildren and several honorary and step-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon, who unfortunately lost both of her brothers in two and a half weeks. He has nieces, nephews, and many extended family.
David was born in Vancouver, BC, and in his childhood, also lived in Ontario, Sinclair Mills, Port Alice, and Youbou. As a youth he was very involved in Scouting, even achieving the Queen’s Scout Award, which is a very rare achievement and considered the highest honour in Scouting. He graduated from highschool in Lake Cowichan in 1964, before leaving home and moving back to Vancouver at age 19. He met Joy at Sprott Shaw College and they were married on March 11, 1966. It’s interesting to note that he actually had to get permission from his dad to marry back then, because he wasn’t quite 21 yet. David enjoyed a forty year career with Air Canada – first in reservations, then with Aeroplan, and retired in 2006. David and Joy enjoyed many memorable vacations and cruises together. He followed his retirement by keeping busy with a job of a different pace – stocking shelves at the Langley Walmart, where he worked until 2013. The best thing he did in life was work for God. The retirement benefits are great! In 1962, at the age of 17, David made his choice to serve God alongside his parents. He kept strong in his faith for the rest of his days, always keeping God first place in his life.
In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to the charity of your choice.
Further Service Details for November 8, 2021
All are welcome to a graveside gathering at Valley View Cemetery, 14644 72 Ave, Surrey, BC at 10:00 AM. There is an option to view this gathering online as well. This will be followed by a memorial service at a different location in Surrey at 12:30 pm. It will be outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Parking will be limited, so please carpool as much as possible. Masks are not required outside, but are optional if you choose. There will be an option to view this service online as well, if that is more convenient or more comfortable for you. The address for the in-person service will be given after your registration. Thank you very much for your care and joining with our family as we remember him.
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We enjoyed listening to the service for David. Met him at my parents Wednesday afternoon bible study when we would come to visit, and always appreciated his gentle spirit. He was a prince of a man and we know that he was prepared for eternity. Thinking of you in your great loss – heavens gain.
Frances and WIllis Jordan
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Dear Joy and family ‘ we are very sorry to hear of David`s sudden passing. He will be missed. Marie
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A flood of memories come back to me of the days when David & several other young men boarded with us,, the LaHue family. His life always inspired me when we had opportunity to meet down through the years. His faithfulness has every reason to comfort you, Wendy, and others in the family. Our sympathy in your loss, Ruth & Bernard Hall
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Dear Joy and family,
We were also very sorry to hear of David’s sudden passing.
Our memories are of a very sincere, pleasant, kind, Godly man. You will miss him dearly.
Thank you for sharing his service online. It was very special to be able to see and listen from here in Ireland.
Thank you
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I well remember the Hunter family, them being neighbour’s only 3 doors away. Our kids played with theirs and Joy often babysat them when we were at work. I often rode with David on the bus on our return from work and we had a congenial brotherly relationship for many years. They met at our home and we at theirs for union mtgs.. It was good for the time and we were glad for it.
Now Donna and I were very glad for the lovely service and most impressed with Wendy’s part in it. An excellent thing she did, very talented. It was good to see Joy but any others of the family went unrecognized. Years have done their thing to each of us, bringing changes, but the Truth had remained, unchanged. That is most thankworthy! J
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Dear Joy, Wendy and family,
We’re were sad to hear of David’s passing. He always had such a lovely sincere smile. He will be missed. All the very best going forward.
Arleigh and Heather Fair
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Dear Joy, my friend Wendy and The Hunter family.
My heart goes out to you all.
I had the pleasure of meeting with David for many years. David shared many beautiful treasures with us in his testimony and service to his Heavenly Father. I always appreciated his beautiful spirit and honest testimony. He was always cheerful and had a smile for everyone. If he seen me at work he always shot me a smile or stopped to chat.
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Dear Joy and family. So sorry to hear of David’s passing. We appreciated being able to watch the memorial service. I have many good memories of David, especially at La Hues and visits at convention time.
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Good memories of meeting with David some winters we were out there. Also, met with Wendy. Our condolences, Wendy on the sudden loss of her Dad.
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Our sincere condolences to the Hunter family…Joy, Wendy & Gary we know best.
A lovely tribute to your Husband, Dad & Grandfather. We appreciated David’s always friendly smile and time spent with him, as recent as the high school reunion at Lake Cowichan. David seems to have been a quiet man that did many special acts of kindness behind the scenes. He will be missed, but rewarded for his Faithfulness.
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David was like another brother to me. When Jim and I got married in Dec. 1966, David was our best man and Joy signed the register because my sister Ruth was too young. David and Joy and Jim and I spent lots of time together as young people. Over the years I would see David at Duncan convention and always enjoyed visiting with him. His life always was firm and sure in the Lord. No one ever doubted his faithfulness. I will miss his visits. He often went and visited with my 92 yr. old mother, Doris La Hue, in Burnaby before she died in Dec. 2019. Mom so enjoyed those visits. My love and care to Joy, Stephen, Wendy, Brian, Linda and Keven and their families.
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thoughts have been with you all. Many good memories of past days.
Lydia Last
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THINKING OF YOU STEVEN AND ERIN, WITH LOVE LORNE AND OLIVE.
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We did not have the opportunity to personally know David, however ………. reading of his lovely testimony, shared by many, has touched our own hearts and encouraged us to keep on keeping on to reach that goal that David lived for ! We wish his dear family comfort in their loss.
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Being an RN at Dogwood Lodge in Burnaby in the 1980’s, I got well acquainted with Phyllis Hunter and her son David who came in every day to visit her. Such a LOYAL and FAITHFUL man!
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Dear Wendy and family,
So sorry for your loss, your dad always displayed a spirit of gentleness, meekness, faith and love…beautiful fruits of the spirit. You will miss him greatly, he has gone to gain the heavenly prize of what he lived for, may God draw near and comfort each one if you as you work through your sorrow.
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Dear Wendy & Family:
We loved your Dad and appreciated his faithfulness.
Love Dave & Anne (Higgins)
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Sorry to hear of David’s passing. We will be thinking of Joy and the family during these sad times
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I well remember David for his lovely smile. He came to the washington peninsula to visit me many years ago and it was lovely. I did see him again in 1995 prior to my return to Italy. Always faithful to his commitment to God and love to his large family. He will be missed for sure but He is enjoying something much better now that is eternal. Love Sandra (Butts)Furlini
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Sorry to hear of David’s passing. David was a Prince among us. His smile and quiet spirit will be missed. Condolences to all of David’s family. Shirley Wilson
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Thinking of Joy and family with sympathy in the loss of David. David, Joy and their children were a special part of my life. Their friendship was precious to my parents as well. I think, too, of David’s faithfulness through the years. Lots of wonderful memories of times in your home.
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Dear Joy and family. I have fond memories of David as teenagers at school, then at Silverdale conventions, then our stay at Lahues with the other boys. I remember so well your wedding with my old Fairlane decorated up for your getaway. He will be missed down here. Thoughts of kindness to you and family
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To Joy and the family….,,
I’m very sorry to hear that David has passed away. For a few years I was in the same Sunday morning meeting. I always enjoyed his testimony and his spirit. Had some good visits with him too .
Good to know he has gone to his well deserved Rest with God. He will be missed!💕
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Thank you David to welcome me as your sister-in- laws. I was so happy to be part of Hunter family..now Ralph and you was gone .I hope your together now . I really appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness to us .I miss you both.Joy and the whole family I extend my sympathy and condolences to you on the unfortunate death of David.may his soul rest and peace .we know how special he was for us. MAY God ease the pain in you heart. We are going miss him. Love always Ruth
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We have valued David’s faithful example and love for Truth throughout his life’s journey. Good memories of meeting with him here in our home for union meetings. And also of the years we met with Joy, Keven, and Grandma at GV! We appreciate the privilege of getting to know you all at various stages of life! You, as well as so many others, will miss his quiet assuring presence. Take care.
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Oh My Dear friends, Joy, Wendy, Steven, Brian, Linda, Keven, and Families,
My Heart goes out to you all, How greatly will David be missed! His Love for Truth, glowed right from the heart and soul. Never did I see him without a very kind and gentle smile. Any one meeting him for the first time would be at ease and find themselves feeling as if they were friends right from the start. Never a harsh word, and such empathy towards others! He brought peace and happiness where ever he went! His Love for Family, Friends, and neighbours just glowed from him. These traits I will never forget, and will greatly miss him. Yet will I be filled with so much thankfulness knowing that he is with our Lord in heaven. Receiving all God’s promised total contentment and peace. Thank You David❣
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We enjoyed getting to know David these last couple year and valued his steadfastness love and appreciating for Truth.
Our Sunday AM meeting lost a brother but Heaven has gained a faithful servant.
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Dear family of David!
I have such good memories of David, always so polite and kind. Also, thinking of his care for others….I felt it was outstanding. He looked past experiences to the present and shared godly care. From my observation, he was very forgiving, a tremendous virtue. We will miss him, he always came to say Hello, and I value his steady testimony. Betty Gregg
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Thinking of you all in the loss of David who was a quiet prince. Valued all the times spent with your family in Poco. Sat beside David for the one day of GV conv this year and shared candies with him. He was always the same! Valued that so much. Kind thoughts to you all Joy Wendy Steven Brian Linda Kevin and families.
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David and Joy will always have a special place in our hearts. David came to my folks for meeting so many many years ago. He soon brought his beautiful girlfriend along with him. We appreciated David’s kindnesses to dad these later years, as well !!! Thoughts and deep condolences go to all the family!!
We miss you on Wednesday afternoon!!
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I first met Dave just after he professed. He visited Yakima WA several time. Even though our walk in life never ran together our lives crisscrossed a number of times. My thoughts over the years have often gone towards Dave and Joy and their family. Glad for precious memories. Jim and Nancy Breeding
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I remember when we lived at Lake Cowichan and the Hunter’s professed @ a Gospel Meeting in Youbou in 1962. It made for an even happier time around Lake Cowichan.
Here it is 2021 already …. and our friend and brother David has gone on to enjoy forever what he lived for.. He was a faithful man..
As Mom used to say …. “Time is passing oh so quickly rich are the moments of blessing”.
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We got to know David best when he helped on the farm for the last few years before Covid19.
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Sorry for your loss
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David took His Son and Daughter Linda and Keven and myself through a walk through of the Airplanes when I was 13-14 I really enjoyed that day, You are missed. I always saw you in the family events I attended with or without my kids. We All love u.
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Many memories with Joy and David and family … they were like a second home for me
Lots of laughs and many Sunday meals
Our sympathy
Joylene and Charlotte and family
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Thinking of you all as you grieve – we enjoyed meeting with David over the years and always appreciated what he shared.
Karen and Brad