Please accept my condolences on the passing of David. He did the major part of his PhD with me. I enjoyed working with him as a brilliant student and a good friend. S. Thomson, Professor Emeritus, Civil Engineering, University of Alberta

I remember my Dad as a man who was knowledgeable, thorough, caring, traditional, and who persevered during difficult times. He knew many things and answered questions very well. I was always amazed with his ability to quickly drill down and deal with the important elements in a problem from different angles. My dad was curious and instilled in me the urge to explore and embrace new experiences. We shared many hunting, fishing, and camping adventures when he lived in Manitoba. My father helped me be successful by taking an interest in my schooling, setting reasonable expectations, and encouraging me to find a suitable profession. David's greatest gifts to me were his love and the confidence he placed in me. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

Please accept my deepest sympathies on David's passing. He was a cousin I saw only at landmark family events but my parents, Alan and Isabel Fee, spoke fondly of his children and also his professional achievements. We will keep his family and his children in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

To the Mathesons: My sincerest sympathies go out to you all. I certainly echo Beverly's comments. We didn't get many chances to get together with David, but we knew of his life through the extended family network. (I also have pictures of him at our Pigeon Lake cottage, circa 1961!) My thoughts and prayers are with you.

This morning, I read with sadness and fondness that my graduate school officemate had passed away suddenly. While our paths had not crossed for many years, the role Dave played as mentor and friend in our shared office has remained important to me, even forty years later. I remember him as being bright, inquisitive, enthusiastic, humorous, and above all - dedicated to the mastery of his chosen field of geotechnical engineering. While I could have done without the clouds of pipe smoke that often filled the air, Dave's "presence" and personality made the smoke easy to tolerate, and perhaps even ignore. He loved geology, and tagging along with him on field trips helped me get a quick start on my own learning curve. Dave was a "hard core engineer" with a dedication to thoroughness and excellence that I'm confident made him a role model for many younger colleagues who worked with him. To Dave's family - you already know he was very proud of each of you. I can remember clearly the birth of one his babies being a moment of great excitement, pride and happiness - and an excuse to splurge on a decent cigar! While Dave will be missed by his family, he leaves some big shoes to fill in the engineering profession. To that end, having the APEGGA Education Foundation as a suggested memorial recipient is entirely fitting. Thank you Dave for being an important and memorable part of my life. Rest in peace old friend.

Dad, It's hard to believe that you are gone. You inspired in me a love of history and travel. You taught me to work hard and do what I thought was right. You expected me to make something of my life. Thank you for those gifts. I'll remember your wit, intelligence and confidence and I'll miss you always. Love Heather

It was a sudden and sad event that dad passed away last week. Although, it was a difficult time, his passing brought together family from all over. Often, it is times like these that you realize how crucial, how essential and how vital families can be. I am very thankful for this. From this, we will have the strength to get through our grief and remember dad together.

We will all miss David very much: his humor, his humanity, his learned perspective on his chosen field of engineering. His family will remember him always.