Obituary
It is with profound sadness we announce that on August 13, 2022, a tragic accident claimed the life of our beloved David Anthony Christopher Boisjolie.
While we feel incredible pain to lose Dave so early, we are thankful for the times of joy and adventure we had with him. He was the loving and devoted husband of Tannis Boisjolie (Gulayets) and the adored and adoring father to Avyn (10), Estelle (7), and Hewitt (5).
Dave will be so missed by his mother Marguerite Boisjolie (Gerry 2016); his father-in-law Gregg Gulayets (Jean 2020); his sister-in-law, Hayley Gulayets; and Rob Hunter.
Born June 4, 1976, Dave was the only child of Marguerite and Gerry Boisjolie. He lived his entire life in Calgary, which allowed him to build deep and long-lasting friendships and thrive in a large and loving extended family.
Dave was athletic and active in many sports: golf, badminton, snowboarding, soccer, deep sea diving, and was an 8-time marathon runner. He passed on that love of activity and exploration to his children.
Dave was passionate, joyful, and fun. His love of music and athletics were combined in his Olympic debut as a dancer in the 1988 opening ceremonies. He went on to attend the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympics with friends and family.
With his love of music, he always had impressive and expansive mixtapes and playlists, often playing along on his guitar. He had a vast knowledge of wine and food, especially bacon, which was passed on by his father. He also had a natural ability to attract a crowd and fill the room with energy, as evidenced by the massive and memorable social events he produced while in university and later.
Dave was entrepreneurial. He was the CEO and visionary behind Tuesday Brewing. Dave was also a well-respected Petroleum Landman for more than two decades in Calgary. In his professional life, just like his personal life, he was able to forge deep bonds and connections with those he worked alongside.
He was worldly and loved to travel, touring Europe as a youth and then with Tannis as an adult. He dived in Australia and Belize, explored the larders of Napa Valley, golfed in St. Andrews, and most of all he loved to spend time in West Kelowna with Tannis and his kids.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to STARS Rescue Services.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the family who stayed with Dave at the accident scene, the Calgary Police and Emergency Medical Services
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 12:00pm, at St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 18 Ave SW). Celebration of Life to take place from 1:30-4:00 at The Glencoe Club Calgary (636 29 Ave SW).
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Anthony Christopher Boisjolie June 4 1976 August 13 2022 (age 46)..
Décès pour la Ville: Calgary, Province: Alberta