Canard "David" Meier

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 3 brothers and 2 sisters, the family called San Diego County home.

David joined the Navy at the age of seventeen. In his 4 years of service, 3 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, no 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.

Davids 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 the apple of his eye, a daughter Betty. David was very proud to be called “grandpa” by his six grandchildren. David is survived by his wife Karen of 48 years.

 Services with Full Military Honors will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Daly-Leach Chapel. There will be a reception following in the funeral home's community room. A full obituary will follow.