Henry David (“Dave”) Currey passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022, age 95. Predeceased by his Swedish wife Birgit and second wife Loree, he leaves son Marvin (BSc’73, MBA’89) and daughter Ingrid (BA’78, MEd’97), plus relatives direct and through marriage. He was born on an Alberta farm (Vermilion) to a family of one sister, five brothers, then three stepsisters and a stepbrother. The family moved to the West Coast in 1944, where he completed high school then attended UBC. Dave graduated as an agricultural engineer before successfully running several companies focused on agricultural and industrial markets.

Living in his North Vancouver home for 70 years, he played bridge socially and enjoyed travel opportunities, especially after retirement. Always interested in the world around him, Dave contributed generously to educational institutions (including UBC, Douglas College, and BCIT) focusing on Nursing (recognizing Birgit’s and Ingrid’s careers), Forestry, and Land and Food Systems. Dave joined in Rotary Club and never ceased pursuing his engineering-based solutions to problems. He enjoyed fostering connections with family and friends. He always demonstrated integrity, strength, positive energy, and an active imagination.