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David Kanester
December 17, 1952 - May 14, 2012
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<div itemprop="description">David George Kanester (Superman Dave) passed away peacefully following a short illness on May 14th, 2012, surrounded by his family. David is survived by his loving wife Jacki (Challenger), daughters Tiara Letourneau (granddaughter Liv), Hailey Kanester, son Benjamin Kanester, and sister Nina Kanester.&nbsp; <p> David started life in the Kootenays, growing up in Castlegar with his mother. He graduated from the University of Victoria in 1974, with a bachelor of science, and followed it with studies to successfully become a chartered accountant.&nbsp; He subsequently worked for a variety of firms in Vernon, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Kamloops.&nbsp; </p> <p> In 1991 David started his own practice (Kanester Johal) in Vancouver.&nbsp; During that time he served on the board of the Richmond Hospital Foundation and the board of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, serving as it&rsquo;s President in 1995.&nbsp; He was also a charter member of the Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club.&nbsp;&nbsp; During the many years of building a successful practice, David particularly enjoyed the difference he was able to make in the lives of his community and his clients.&nbsp; David retired from his practice in 2003 in order to support his wife Jacki in her career move to Toronto.&nbsp; </p> <p> David was an avid sportsman and was active in skiing, hockey, cycling, running, and general fitness. He had an equal passion for riding his Harley Davidson throughout North America.&nbsp; </p> <p> David was most comfortable setting goals of epic proportions and was tenacious in their pursuit.&nbsp; He was a man that knew that the purpose of his life was to love his family, and to experience the many adventures that the world has to offer. </p> <p> David will be missed by so many who knew him for his charisma, passion, humility, and his unique ability to connect with people.&nbsp; We are grateful for his life.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403) Oakville at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requestes for donations to be made in David's memory to the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital Foundation. </p> </div>