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Born 2/8/47, David passed peacefully on 30 September 2025.
Always part of Earth. Always part of us.
Beloved husband to Vicki. Beloved father to Paul & grandfather to Conor. Beloved father to Rebecca & grandfather to Axel & Jade & father-in-law to Adam.
Grand Mate to doggies Hazi, Sanni & Jess.
Beloved brother to Diane; Duan, brother-in-law to Ta; Bill, brother-in-law to Sue.
Loving cousin, uncle & great uncle.
A wonderful friend & neighbour, colleague & mentor to many.
A highly respected educator – Society & Environment Curriculum Manager SA Dept of Education & Children’s Services 1992-2008; inaugural member of Aust Gov Dept for the Environmental National Education Network that developed the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative, had a lead role in establishing the Youth Environmental Council, SA; & was a writer of education packs with Reconciliation SA.
Past President Australian Geography Teachers Assoc; Past President & Life Member South Australian Geography Teachers Assoc; member Aust Assoc for Environmental Education, and CEASA.
David, a man of love, curiosity, joy and big ideas is now interwoven with the landscapes and stardust he so deeply belonged to, his essence surrounding us always.
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