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Condolences
My deepest condolences to the Kinley family. I was so fortunate to work for Dave and with his sons. Dave was always there for all of us and inspired us all to do our best. He really did make Concept a family. We have lost a great man too soon.
Melody Bundt
I truly say I was blessed to have known Dave both as a boss and friend. This man had the biggest heart and infectious laugh and personality I have ever know.
The eternal optimist who always saw the best in everyone. He helped so many people get there start in life and would always give us his time and advise with a cheeky smile. Dave you always said "your remembered by what you leave behind" and you left so many things to be proud of.
This world has lost one of the best to early
My condolences are with the whole Kinley family.
Dave Rest In Peace
Russell and Rhianna Cook
Dave Kinley’s volunteer work with the Calgary Construction Association
Dave Kinley, founder and CEO of Concept Electric was a remarkable individual, and his life focused on his two families. Dave loved and adored his beautiful wife Shelley and was a proud and loving father of his three sons, Devin, Mason and Regan, their partners and his grandchildren. Dave’s other family was all those men and women who worked closely as a highly skilled construction team at Concept Electric.
A crucial ingredient of Dave’s success in life was his energy, and Dave was the kind of person whose energy was derived by spending time with other people.
Dave had tremendous leadership skills, he was honest, humble and was a great communicator. He listened to everyone, whether it be an owner wanting to build a multi-million dollar complex or that of a high school drop-out who was trying to find meaning in life. Dave’s passion was to help individuals, many of whom left high school without graduating, and thus found it difficult to find a job. Dave was instrumental in the development of the YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (YEP) in 1998 which was a membership service offered by the Calgary Construction Association (CCA). Dave chaired the YEP committee of business leaders for seven years, which resulted in placing hundreds of young people in a three-week, paid work experience, which then gave the individual the opportunity to train as an apprentice in one of the several apprenticeship construction trades of their choice. Those young men and women have moved forward, building themselves a career that will take them through life’s journey on the high road, thanks to the volunteer work of Dave Kinley and his committee.
Dave gave more than just his time, his business contributed funds to the founding of the CCA Education Fund in the year 2000, the annual CCA Education Fun-raising Golf Tournament, along with participating in the construction industries annual Construction Career Expo.
In 2009 Dave was the CCA PERSON OF THE YEAR for his contributions to the construction community.
In 2010 Dave Kinley of Concept Electric was one of 23 companies that made the commitment to professional development for his staff through the national GOLD SEAL PROGRAM of Education, Experience and Exam.
In 2012 the CCA in partnership with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training commenced in offering an annual scholarship in perpetuity in DAVE KINLEY’s name as a CHAMPION OF EDUCATION.
By the year 2014 Dave Kinley had hired 37 youth to work at Concept Electric through the CCA Youth Employment Program. Dave was awarded CCA’s BUILDING FUTURES AWARD.
In the year 2015 Dave Kinley was presented the CCA TED WALDEN AWARD, the construction industry’s most prestigious award, for commitment and dedication to enhancing the business environment for the Institutional/Commercial/Industrial construction community.
Dave believed in the motto: “If you don’t change, you don’t grow”. Change takes energy, that crucial Dave Kinley ingredient to success!
Dave, THANK YOU for all your hard work over the years as a CCA Director and Chair of the Youth Employment Program.
May you REST IN PEACE.
Dave Smith, CCA President 1984 -2017
Our condolences Shelley, Devon, Mason and Regan. Dave was a kind man with a beautiful smile. We will miss seeing him and chatting at events.
Don & Shelley Laursen
my condolences to you all !! Dave was one of a kind I remember having a Mad crush on him as a girl 9 years younger. Seriously that smile !!!! and cheeky loving guy was a gift to this world. Once on the farm he introduced us to motorbikes it was a blast!!! His memories will always make us smile My heart goes out to you all forever thankful that I knew him love and hugs Adline
Dear Shelley and family
So sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Harry and Lynne Willner
and family
Dear Shelley and family:
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and family in hearing the news of Dave’s passing.
My thoughts and emotions are flooded with memories of Dave and my time working at Concept.
So many encounters and numerous moments of encouragement from Dave, helped me move through many of my own challenges.
I will forever be grateful for the privilege of working for Dave and the Concept team.
May the God of Heaven provide comfort and strength, courage, and the help needed as you move through the days ahead.
Linda Kloster
So much to say and not enough room on this data base to say it, Dave was the best person I had the pleasure to work for, he would give you the encouragement and support you needed to succeed, if you ever felt you could not do something he would be the first there to show you not to underestimate yourself and help push you through it.
My family and I owe allot to Dave for all he has done for us, especially making us part of his own family over my 26 years of working for him, he helped us through tough times and was there to celebrate our good times.
His laugh will always be something I will not forget, it made me smile every time I heard it.
Rest in peace “little buddy” you will truly be missed.
I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dave. He was a kind and humble human with an infectious laugh and contagious smile. My condolences to the Kinley family, thinking of you all and sending you strength during this difficult time.
Siana Crescenzi
Dave Kinley was one of the greatest men I ever got to have in my life, he was a close second behind my Dad. He believed in me like my Dad did also. He truly is one of the biggest reasons why I climbed my ladder in life. This man gave everything he had to help us all have a career in the construction industry. Look at almost everyone who worked at Concept, we all did very well for our families because of him. He was an owner who truly cared about his employees, he is the reason we all still get together as the Ex-Cons. Concept wasn’t a job, it was a family, all because of one great man and his dreams. Thank you for everything Dave, you will be truly missed by this world. Rest in Peace I am so very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with his family and friends.
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