We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer David Robert Fowler, CD (Ret'd), peacefully on 29 April 2026, at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 79.
Born in Calgary, AB, Dave joined the Canadian Forces in 1963 at the age of 16, enrolling in the Sapper Apprentice 12th Intake and training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC. This was the beginning of a 24-year career that included postings with 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa, 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany, 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Lahr, Germany, and 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Chilliwack. He also deployed to Cyprus on a peacekeeping tour.
Dave retired from the Regular Force in 1987, but continued to serve with the Reserve Engineer Training Squadron at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering until 1992. Following his military career, Dave worked in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) sector with Notra from 2006 to 2017 as a Senior Explosives Expert.
A service to honour Dave's life and military service will be announced at a later date. His cremated remains will be interred at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery.