In Celebration of

David Ernest West

March 1, 1940 - July 20, 2020

Passed away peacefully, on Monday, July 20, 2020, at home, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Marnee (nee Beamish) for 54 years. Dear brother of John (Lynne), and the late Patricia and brother-in-law of Carol Anne Besler (Len) and James Beamish (Judith). David was loved and enjoyed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and always remembered by close friends. David was a graduate of the University of Toronto, class of 1964, where he held several basketball records. He also played for Team Canada in 1965. He was the Head of Geography at Martingrove Collegiate and was a coach and mentor for many in basketball. He was a certified financial planner at Manulife. A private family service has been held. If desired, donations may be made to the Huntington Society.

Guestbook

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Greg Mapp (Former player (MCI 91’))

Entered July 24, 2020 from Ottawa

Mrs. West and family,

Thank you for allowing “Mr. West” to spend the numerous evenings he devoted to guiding us through practices and league games and similarly, the weekends, where we won many tourneys and exhibition games.

Thank you again also for your kindness in sharing him when we called him at home for whatever it was that was deemed “so important to us at the time and just could not wait.”

The lessons learned have positively impacted all of us who were fortunate to be part of his legendary program. His legacy is beyond making better basketball players and/or geography students out of us but more importantly, better young adults.

I am sure I speak for many when I say that I appreciate all that he has done for us.

Thank you Mr. West, you will be missed.

To the family, please accept my sincere condolences.

Greg Mapp
MCI 91’

Bruce Boyd (Former team mate and colleague)

Entered July 24, 2020 from Etobicoke

Dave and I were members of the Varsity Blues football team and teaching colleagues, he as Geography Head at Martingrove, me at Richview. We also lived in the same neighbourhood and occasionally "ran" into one another while jogging.
Dave was one of the "coolest" guys I ever met. He was a great basketball player and coach and profoundly impacted the lives of many of his players and students. I grieve his loss while at the same time feeling grateful that our paths crossed in life. Sincere condolences to all who loved him and miss him

Nolan kane (U of t teammate for 4 yrs)

Entered July 24, 2020 from Thornhill

An icon in my life

Raymond Tyghter (Student/former player)

Entered July 24, 2020 from Mississauga

My condolences and prayers to the family.
I'm very thankful to Mr. West for the years of instruction he provided for myself and teammates while at MCI. Many lessons, guidance, and words of wisdom I still take with me today and mirror. His philosophy of coaching that formed MCI basketball, I still utilize with the players I oversee today. I aspire to be as dedicated, and committed to the players i have now as you were to us at MCI.

Thank you Mr. West, be blessed.

Alby Garbe (Fellow player. 3 yrs behind)

Entered July 24, 2020 from Toronto

He was a great player and a helpful teacher.always a gentleman when we met at varsity games.just a fine person and friend for 50 yrs.

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