It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Stanley Colbeck. Born in Surrey, BC, on May 16, 1963, to Bernard Robert (Bob) Colbeck of North Bay, ON, and Audrey Lorraine Colbeck (Popp) of Winnipeg, MB. Dave passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in Ottawa on November 5, 2024.
A graduate of Langley Secondary School (1981) and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Dave achieved a diploma in Computer Programming. In 1983, Dave worked as a Customs Inspector with Canada Customs and Excise before transitioning to a career in IT. He was an independent consultant for many years before joining Microsoft as a Principal Consultant in 2008.
Dave met Sharalyn (Shari) Johnson at a Canada Day celebration in Ottawa in 2006. It was love at first sight, and they have been inseparable ever since, marrying on July 11, 2015. Dave became a devoted Stepdad to Shari’s three children, and they united as a family with his daughter and granddaughter.
Dave was hard working, thoughtful, kind, and a gentle soul. He was universally described as “a great guy.” He cherished the annual family camping week at Mont Tremblant and the road trip camping adventures with Shari. Dave loved to travel and scuba dive in new places, but his true passion was golf. He enjoyed many road trips to Myrtle Beach, but his golfing adventures in Scotland were certainly a highlight. Locally, Dave was a member of Grey Hawk Golf Club, where he enjoyed the camaraderie of golfing with his friends.
Predeceased by his parents, Bob and Audrey, Dave leaves behind his beloved wife, Shari; his daughter, Jaime; his stepchildren, Jessica (Jake), Conor, and Kaleigh; his granddaughter, Hailey; his siblings, Coleen (Larrie), Michael (Carol), and Dawn (Steve); and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Visitation and funeral will be held at Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, at 5:00 to 7:00 PM and the funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16, at 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Those unable to attend in person are invited to watch the funeral ceremony via live stream or replay by registering here .
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Gift in Memory of Dave Colbeck.
The family extends special thanks to the staff at the Ottawa General Hospital for their excellent care and compassion.
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Ryan MacLean
sending all my love
Debbie Favero
Sending my deepest condolences to Dave’s family. He will profoundly be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. I have known Dave for over 40 years and my respect for him was deep. He truly was one in a million.
Jay Thakker
I was deeply saddened to hear about Dave's passing. I had the privilege of being interviewed by Dave when I joined Microsoft Canada in 2021. His kindness and professionalism left a lasting impression on me. Dave's support and guidance played a significant role in my career journey, and for that, I am profoundly grateful.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Dave will be greatly missed, and his memory will continue to inspire those of us who had the honor of knowing him.
Ali Moeen
Dave, thank you for all the kind support you gave me. Your warmth and generosity will never be forgotten. It's a painful reminder that we sometimes take the good people around us for granted, assuming they'll always be there. You will be deeply missed, and your positive impact will stay with us forever.
I only new Dave for a short time through diving, but he has left many good memories... He was someone who made you feel welcomed and always willing to help out wherever it was needed during a dive.... Always happy and fun to be around, he will be missed .... My heart goes out to family and friends on your loss....