Canard ‘David’ Meier, 78, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born in Corpus Christie, Texas June 25, 1947. He shared his life with three brothers and two sisters. The family called San Diego County home.
David joined the Navy at the age of 17. In his four years of service, three years were spent at sea, including Vietnam. He often wished the Navy would have been his career.
After his discharge, David entered a carpentry apprenticeship. His new mentor was a hardworking, non nonsense, talented, no short cuts teacher. David soon valued his skill and ethics; they remained friends his whole career. David went on to be a valued finish carpenter in much demand. David built two of his own homes and remodeled a couple more.
David spent his free time buying and selling anything with wheels. His hands were always busy tinkering. He loved fixing and reworking anything and everything.
David was ’Dad’ to two children, a son David (deceased) and apple of his eye, a daughter, Betty. David was very proud to be called ‘Grandpa’ by six grandchildren. David is also survived by his wife Karen of 48 years.