Davis helped me through the hardest times and the best of times in my life. The thoughts and dreams we shared together will never be forgotten. I will always love you and I will see you again brother. Till then my dearest friend.

It took me a bit to digest the sad news and to write a few words.... Davis and I reconnected just a little bit before the pandemic started. We knew each other from way back when I first moved to Canada. When we reconnected , we were able to pick up where we left off and this is what I call good friends. Time passes by but it's like nothing changed even though so many things happened in our respective lifes. Anyways, we always had some great conversations about food, traveling, culture, to name a few. Davis always impressed me with his food and wine knowledge, he was an incredible "wikipedia" for me. We had many discussions involving tastes and flavours. He was always so happy to share his little secret recipes. Every time I would see him at a party or with friends, it was always about enjoying life, good food, good wine, good friends and good laughs. His laugh was definitely contagious and so was his kindness! I hope that he is happier wherever he is and that he can rest in peace. Sending love and prayers to all his family in those difficult times. Davis - we all miss you, RIP!!!

Living in the Netherlands meant I didn't see Davis as often as I would have liked to. We did, being family, keep in touch with each other through birthday cards, Christmas presents, phone calls and photographs. One photograph in particular that I remember was from a clipping from a newspaper that Renee sent to me. It was a fabulous photo of Davis when he was a teenager; I think maybe 14 or 15 years old. He was riding his bike, hands free and playing his guitar on his way to his music lessons. His lovely hair just caught the wind and was flowing behind him. The roving photographer must have been thanking his lucky stars when he managed to capture the mood and the movement of this delightful boy. Davis always did have a little magic about him. His smile could light up a room and his caring ways made it very easy to love him. You will be sorely missed, Davis, but when I think of you I will recall that particular photograph and carefree days.

I have been a friend of Renée and Ken’s for over forty years, so I knew Davis all his life. He was a little towhead imp with a sweet temperament that attracted everyone to him. His loving nature persisted throughout his life, but in his teenage years so did his mischievousness. I don’t know whether it was Kyle or Davis who answered the phone once when I was visiting, but whoever it was they both met me at the door to tell me that my fairly new husband, David, had called. They said that they had told him I was out with Fabio. Both of the brothers thought that was the cleverest prank imaginable! I still chuckle when I think back on their collusion. Later in Davis’ life, I remember his contributions to long dinner conversations about culture and politics at the Martin/Maclean’s. Each time, I was impressed by Davis’ thoughtful and surprisingly, for someone still so young, knowledgeable contributions. The last time I spent any significant time with Davis was when we were all on vacation a couple of years ago on the Big Island of Hawaii. Once or twice, Davis accompanied Renée and me to the Captain Cook Monument to do some snorkelling. We all found the trek to and from the monument uncomfortably hot and more than a bit tedious, but all of Davis’ weariness disappeared the moment he plunged into the pristine waters. How wonderfully at home he looked in that environment. That holiday he cooked for us all – a delicious Asian feast that he had spent hours planning for and organizing. I will miss this sweet man. With love to all who also loved him, Yvonne

I knew Davis since our days in highschool and have always considered him to be a really good friend. Whether it be hiking in the mountains, playing disc golf, target shooting, cooking a fantastic meal, or just hanging out and chatting over a few beers, Davis was always a super fun guy to be around. He would always have something interesting to say and enjoyed sharing his interests with others. He even took me on a hunting trip one time where I got my first deer. Davis enthusiastically taught me how to hunt, how to make amazing wild game dishes, and everything in between.

We’ve all lost someone really special. His warmth, humor, and generosity would bring me up no matter how bad of a day I was having. I miss him deeply and although he’s not with us anymore, he will never be forgotten.

I think of Davis every day and offer my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

The first time we met Davis I was so impressed with him! He served us an appetizer of figs wrapped in bacon which I had not tried before. They were so good and I wondered how such a young man could be so knowledgeable about food. We soon discovered his knowledge of fine wines and liquors was even greater!

Anytime we were with Davis he was always so pleasant and quick to give a helping hand. I don’t remember him ever being angry.

He will be missed . ❤️ Jim and Nancy

It is with a heavy heart that I send my cousin Renee, her husband Ken, and their son Kyle, and his wife Janet, my deepest condolences for their beloved son & brother, and brother in law; and to the rest of the family from the MacLean side. I thank you for including my name in the obituary, it means a lot. Living so far away, I never had a chance to know Davis, or Kyle for that matter. I remember them as little boys coming to my house and witnessing my cat steal a piece of cantalope off the boy's plate I put out for them. I cannot for the life of me know what all of you are going through, and to Nanci and her boys as well, losing a nephew and cousins. Cherish all the fun loving moments you had together in those years, then Davis will live forever in your heart. Heaven has a new angel watching over you now, his name is Davis. May God bless all of you, and find comfort in each other in these difficult days. With sympathies and love to my family in Alberta & BC; from Ann Marie & Krystle Leis, in Ontario.

Davis was a welcomed and very enjoyable addition to our home for family gatherings. Young and old alike were happy to be around him because he really added a lot of his big personality to multi-generational get togethers. I called him Eben's twin, our other son. We couldn't get enough of him. He would generously reciprocate by dropping off venison roast that he'd hunted and butchered himself.

When Davis hosted us at a new craft beer tasting venue he was working at, we found him gracious, knowledgeable, fun and passionate about sharing his time and expertise. He made us feel like VIPs.

We miss him enormously and we feel deeply, deeply sorry for this loss to the whole of Davis' family.

Words cannot express the heart-ache we all feel in losing our dear, sweet, Davis .He was always there for you whether it be the vineyard, the kitchen or the dinner table guest. It just won't be the same to party on without him!

Dear Ken, Renee and Kyle,

We were devastated to hear this news and please accept our most sincere condolences. We, of course, have many fond memories of you all living just across the street.

Please know that we are all thinking of you.

Glenn, Suzanne, Alexandra and Jocelyne

Davis was my neighbour in the condo unit

This is such sad news

He was so so kind hearted. Every time we would see each other in the hallways, he would say hello, look me in the eyes and smile. While I did not know him well, it was clear that he was a genuine, stand up man

I will really miss seeing him around

My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family during this difficult time

This is a huge loss

Stay Strong Maclean family

C.P.

There are so many great memories of Davis to draw from that it was hard to choose. What I kept coming back to were the times helping Davis and Kyle butcher their animals after they returned from their annual hunt. We spent long hours together heads down enjoying delicious snacks and beers chatting about everything and nothing and sometimes just enjoying each other’s silence. Davis would recount all the amazing meals they would enjoy while hunting. He showed me how to properly clean the animals to ensure freshness and longer storage. He was a patient teacher and never held back praise for a job well done. These experiences filled something in me that I never knew was missing. He will leave a large void...as large as his laugh!

I have so many favorite memories of Davis. One was attending a dinner party where he served venison that he and Kyle had got. I had never tasted venison before.

It was absolutely delicious and I remember how he told us about how it was prepared and what wine would bring out the flavor best.

We had some great disc golf games which mostly entailed Davis making great shots and me crawling around in the bushes looking for my disc followed by a refreshing beverage.

Davis I miss you buddy

Sheena

I always knew Davis was at a party as soon as I walked in the door & heard his laugh. It made me smile. I remember cooking many fantastic meals with him, one of the most memorable (and delicious) being, neon yellow moose vindaloo with deep purple potato gratin dauphinois. He will be missed often & deeply.

It may seem cliche, but my favorite memory of Davis is every time I spent with him. He always brought such a light, kind, giving, boisterous energy with him whenever we would meet. We would talk about meals we had made on our own and reminisce excitedly about meals we had made together - usually including gratin d'auphinoise. We'd laugh like kids at all the ridiculous things we've done over the years together. He'd always tell me, with such fondness, of his time in the Netherlands, and of his family in Nelson and Vancouver. He would tell me about Croatia & collecting snails, of Peru and the delicious street food that made the whole family sick, of drinking milk booze out of a bartenders yak sack in a dive bar in Lima, of the most incredible disc golf course in the world in Hawaii. He loved telling stories of his amazing times with his family & friends. You could tell, without a doubt, that he had nothing but love and admiration for the people in his life.

Davis always made me smile and my heart goes out to all his family and friends that yearn for his laughter, his smile, his warmth.

Be happy my dear friend - we all love you, and we're better people for having your spirit touch us.

James