David Flowitt

We regret to announce the passing of David Vennard Flowitt in Ivy House, Invermere on 20 October 2021. David was predeceased by his beloved wife Ruth (2013), brother Peter (2021) and eldest son Rick (2013).  He is survived by his 3 children, David, Elizabeth and Simon and their children.

David was born on June 26, 1930 to Wilson and Annie Flowitt in Leeds, Yorkshire, a little brother for Peter.  He married Ruth his wife of over 60 years in 1950 and they had 4 children together.

As a married couple, they followed David’s work as a Quantity Surveyor around England and finally to Scotland.

In search of better job opportunities, David and Ruth moved to Toronto in 1970 then to Newmarket 2 years later where they lived for many years.  They retired to Invermere to be near family in 1986.

David was a talented Jazz pianist and performed in several bands and in many locations including at the Sedalia Jazz festival and on TV with Dr McJazz. He was at one time invited to join the Temperance Seven but declined for family reasons. 

In their later years, David and Ruth took very memorable cruises to Alaska, Antarctica and South America. 2013 was a bad year for the family, losing first Rick then Ruth.  David suffered greatly from this loss but hung in and remained in his own house until the last few months before death, thus finishing a full life.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff who helped David in the last period of his life.

====== MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DAVID ======

Invermere Chamber of Commerce

Saturday 30 October 2021, 1pm

All Welcome!

To watch a recording of the service, please click the link below.