Recently doing a talk about kindness and only just found out that He had passed away 2 year prior. Dr Nash helped me through a difficult period as an undergraduate which allowed me to continue at university. a act of kindness such as this is what literally changed my life.
Condolences to the family
David was an inspiration to me when I was an undergraduate at the University of Bristol. He was always so well prepared, well informed and passionate about geotechnics and our learning. I have continued working in civil engineering and have reason to think of him often, in his salmon jumpers, and will continue to do so with much fondness and gratitude. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
Hilary and John Mayne, Quakers and Ffriends of David at Redland meeting.
2017-07-05
From Quaker Faith and Practice. 10.01.
Belonging to a Quaker meeting.
For David with love from Hilary and john.
" Our life is love, and peace, and tenderness, and bearing one with another, and not laying accusations one against another, but praying for one another, and helping one another up with a tender hand"
Isaac Pennington, 1667.
Regretfully I am not able to be at the funeral today. David was a very valued colleague for many years, respected greatly by staff and students alike. He had particular concerns for technical and practical excellence, fairness and student welfare. I also remember his excellent musicianship, joy of life and diverse interests, for example setting up a theodolite at midnight on the surveying field course to observe the moons of Jupiter! He will be greatly missed.
David was a remarkable person, who will never be forgotten. He was my mentor, a friend and truly an inspiration to me I believe to many other people. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and those around him. May god give him peace.
I had only sporadic contact with David since we both left King’s in 1969, the last time in a brief email exchange seven years ago. Sadly, we never did manage to meet up again, but I remember him as a charming and gracious person. I am afraid I will be unable to attend the funeral, but I would like to send my condolences to all David’s family.
So many happy memories of David and his sisters growing up in Jordans and many musical get togethers at Shandon with our own family. So sorry that age prevents me coming to the funeral. I will be there in thought.
I will cherish many happy childhood memories of fun times at Clifton Vale. David seemed to always have a cool hat on despite a house full of hormonal teenage females! Much love to Rebecca, Pip, Sophie, Meg and Holly. Our thoughts are with you all. Celine, Jim and Lola xxx
Sadly I can't be at the funeral in person but will be there in spirit. David is a very special person and I shall miss his calm wisdom. I would have loved to have sailed with him.
We send love and hugs to Pip and all her girls. Not all men can carry off a purple jumper, but David could! I have lovely memories of David at our kitchen table last summer, drinking tea and chatting, his superb concert at St George's and the love of music and sheer joy on his face as he played. Most of all I remember how he always made you feel as if you were just the person he wanted to see at that moment. He was a wonderful man and will be missed but not forgotten. Xxxx
We would like to send our condolences to Sophie and Pip, Megan, Rebecca and Holly and all the Nash family. We remember David as the kind and friendly father who used to wheel Sophie to school on the back of his bike. We also particularly remember one Christmas Eve, seven or eight years ago, when I came round with all the children and David played Christmas carols on the piano whilst we all sang - all of us adults got the giggles at Henry's very loud singing for such a small boy! With love from all the Wilkinsons x