Vale Dave Wilson
David van Schaardenburg honours his late friend David Wilson.
Thursday, December 1st 2022, 8:15PM 
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by David van Schaardenburg
On Wednesday family and a large group of current and former colleagues farewelled Dave Wilson at Schnapper Rock in Auckland’s North Shore.
Dave passed away suddenly last Tuesday (22 November). He has been working as an Investment Strategist at JMIS in recent times having done a similar role at NZ Funds for 24 years. He had previously worked at JB Were and the Reserve Bank.
Dave leaves behind his wife Shelly and sons Hayden and Riley as well as many work colleagues who valued and enjoyed Dave’s gentle nature and dry wit.
He also leaves behind his great out of work passion, restoring and repairing… repeatedly in some cases, vintage cars. His favourite was his 850cc Austin Mini, which his eldest son will inherit, whilst his youngest son is named after a variant of the mini – Riley.
I first met Dave in December 1996 when we were hiring for an Investment Strategy role.
Naturally Dave got the job.
Why?
He was not only had the highest intellect in the room but he also generously and politely listened to views of other less well informed. Smart yet humble – two great traits in a colleague.
Throughout our 22 years as colleagues, most of it desk to desk, Dave displayed great commitment and perseverance. He put up with not just his health challenges but also introducing some objectivity and lucidity to counter some of the more subjective views in the room.
Dave got on with the job no matter what.
In an industry full of noise and egos it was always great to listen to Dave’s calming tones. His strong intellect and honesty would cut through the complexity to provide clients and colleagues with a clear understanding of the key challenges that financial markets currently presented.
Gone too soon I and many others will miss Dave’s insights and enjoyable company.
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