We Remember
KENNEDY, David
November 20, 1932 — January 21, 2022
Peacefully, David Kennedy passed away in Kelowna on January 21, 2022, at the age of 89, with his wife Alice by his side.
David will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Alice. He was the treasured father and father-in-law of Susan and John, Glen and Alyson, Carole and Justin, and Scott. He was the adored grandfather of Leah and Todd, Kayla, Kelly and Max, Kyler, and Kody. He is also survived by his brother Dennis and wife Emily, brother-in-law Dennis and wife Cathie, step in-laws Yvonne and Peco, Estelle and Gilbert, and Rene and Collette as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Dave was born in Winnipeg in November 1932 and lived there his entire life before moving to Kelowna in May 2020. He met the love of his life, Alice and they married in 1955. They had four children who they raised in St James. Dave was a proud RIA, now CPA, and worked in the automobile industry for his entire career. He was very involved in his profession and taught courses for many years. He and Alice gave their time freely as volunteers to St Paul the Apostle Church and the Christian Centre.
The most important things to Dave were his family and friends. He was the eldest of his family of five siblings and relished his role as the family patriarch. He was predeceased by his sisters Donna, Doreen, and Dale. Dave and Alice had many treasured lifelong friends.
Central to the family was their connection to their cottage. Dave especially enjoyed the beach itself, and learned to waterski, windsurf and sail, with mixed results. Grand Beach was the place where everyone reconnected as a family. Every August, the cabin was bursting at the seams with family, and the annual family summer party took place.
Dave loved to travel with both friends and family to Europe and sun destinations.
Dave also loved to paint and passed on his passion to some of his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards, going with friends to the casino, and family outings at the horse races. Kennedy children were expected to learn to participate in these games at an early age, and many tantrums erupted when their allowances were lost in the course of developing these skills.
Dave enjoyed a long life, but his health started to decline several years ago. His sheer determination and stubbornness allowed him to attend both Kayla and Leah’s weddings in spite of poor health for which we were grateful. Despite his poor health, he maintained his sense of humour and positive attitude.
Dave’s sense of adventure also allowed him to move to Kelowna with Alice in 2020 to be closer to family and he was able to enjoy spending time in the beautiful Okanagan valley.
Dave will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, fairness, loyalty, and goodness. We will miss him.
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I will greatly miss my card playing partner and our casino adventures. May you forever enjoy the peace of Christ, the peace that was meant to be.
As I read this lovely vivid excellent story of Uncle Dave’s life ,I started to reflect on my memories of him.
Uncle Dave always greeted you with a short deep “Hello” and as soon as he did you knew you were welcomed .I remember as a little girl Darcy and I needed to stay with the Kennedy Klan for a week or two ,while my mom was is the hospital.I recall him returning from work as my cousins flew up the stairs to greet him with hugs ,I will always remember him including us in those big hugs .
Some of my finest memories are sitting by the fire after one of many Family parties at the lake and Uncle Dave starting the campfire songs of On Top of Old Smokie where he never forgot a verse.
Followed by a deep rendition of Lay Down Your Head Tom Doollie.
Uncle Dave loved the lake always I recall as a youngster going for the deep swims” with him where we had great conversations .
When I myself had grandchildren Uncle Dave would still go for the swim,which with time changed to deep walks out to the water ,cane in hand and hat on head.,
I loved the way he always teased Auntie Alice with her response always a loving “oh Dave” it was so cute and usually very funny.
Heaven is lucky to have you,have fun playing cards with my mom and Dad.
Love you , Lisa
Our deepest condolences to the family. I remember how much your Dad enjoyed taking the kids to the Santa Claus parade when they were young. He always had such fun with them, they will all treasure those memories.
Our condolences to the Kennedy family. I remember working with Dave and spending time with the family at Grand Beach. He was always welcoming and had a great sense of humour.
very sorry to read of the passing of my cousin david. I remember him as a tall kind man always smiling or laughing. The heart remembers always.
I worked with Dave at Dominion Motors/Domo Gas. He was very supportive and great that he took time out of his weekend to attend my RIA/CMA graduation. He had a calm, gentle manner. Great determination. Successful in business and a high education. His famous words- How goes the battle?