In Memory
David Brian Fowlie
David Brian Fowlie of
Calgary, Alberta, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, June 10,
2024, at the age of 73.
Born in Black River Bridge,
NB, on March 2, 1951, he was the oldest son of the late Theodore and Alberta
Fowlie.
Dave grew up on the family
dairy farm, creating lasting memories with his siblings and friends. When he
graduated, the draw of big city life landed him in Ottawa, ON where he embarked
on the first half of his accomplished career, working in Property Management
for O & Y Properties. In 1978, he accepted a transfer with the company to
manage several buildings in downtown Calgary, AB. This is where he built his
life. Over the next 20+ years, Dave formed many long, lasting business
relationships and friendships that helped him transition into entrepreneurship
when he formed Fowlie Enterprises Ltd.; a general contracting business he was
proud to run with his brother, Gary Fowlie by his side, for another 20+ years.
If his body allowed it, he would have still been working and running that
business today.
Aside from his many work
accomplishments, there was always time for fun! Dave became an avid skier,
enjoyed deep sea fishing adventures and developed his biggest passion of all,
golf. Never one to turn down a game, the links were his ultimate happy place.
Dave could be seen a mile away in his fluorescent golf shirts, the brighter,
the better. Some of our fondest memories were the Saturday ski trips to
Fortress Mountain, winter skating in Esso Plaza’s frozen fountain, watching the
Stampede Parade on the tallest ladders to be found, drinking giant slurpees
before a WWE match in the living room and golf trips to San Antonio, TX. Dave
worked hard so he could play hard and he always made sure everyone around him
could partake in the fun. His generosity was felt by many.
Dave is lovingly remembered
by his two daughters, Chantal Eastland (Michael) of Chestermere, AB and Andrea
Fowlie (Vaden Somers) of Calgary, AB; his ex-wife, Diane Fowlie; 5
grandchildren, Rachael, Aislinn & Zachary Eastland, and Juno & Arlo
Somers; 7 sisters, Carolyn, Sharon, Margaret, Lynda, Patti, Debby and Trudy; 2
brothers, Ralph and Kevin. He was predeceased by his parents, Ted & Bertie
Fowlie; and brother, Gary Fowlie.
An extra special thank you
to the exceptionally wonderful care team at Mayfair Care Center in SW Calgary
where Dave spent the last 4 years receiving compassionate around the clock care
and support. We will forever be grateful for the comfort and service provided
by his nurses and the staff.
A celebration of life will
be held at a later time and the details will be shared when it is scheduled.