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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#1045632
just received this form Club Veedub and thought it was appropriate to mention it.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I am informing our club members of the passing of one of our club founders and pillar of this club, Dave Birchall, who passed away today after battling a long illness.
He will be remembered for his tireless efforts and energy he put into this club, particularly putting together the VW Nationals every year, virtually single-handedly.
Dave will also be remembered for his wit and humour. His passing is our club's loss, and we will work to keep his memory alive and legacy ongoing.
We pass on our condolences to Dave's family.
R.I.P. David Birchall aka VW54
He will be missed as the larger than life character he was as well as the wealth of info that he had.
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1045633
I've been informed of David Birchall's funeral details. For anyone wishing to attend, the details are as follows:

Monday 5 June, 2023 at 3:00pm

South Chapel,

Woronora Memorial Park, Linden Street, Sutherland

Wake will be at St George Motorboat Club. All are welcome.

David's family are asking for donations to the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse in lieu of flowers.

Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,649 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#1045634
RIP Dave ..... you're contribution to the Australian VW scene has been immense & your passion ..... you will be greatly missed 🙁
Let me out, When I call my name
IGOR is ALIVE !!!! 😎

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#1045635
Such a helpful and giving bloke. RIP Dave and condolences to all his family and friends.

grazza7755 Wolfsburg Wizard

458 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·

#1045636
My memories of Dave go back over 40 years.
His passion for vws and sharing his knowledge was boundless.
I always enjoyed our catch ups together although in hindsight, I regret that they were not often enough.
RIP Dave.

Graham

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#1045638
Like many Volksie owners, enthusiasts or just interested people, Dave made the time and effort to help them. His knowledge and ability to communicate is legendary. RIP Dave and thank you for your help over many years.

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#1045639
R.I.P Birch

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1045640
He will be missed. So many funny stories that I remember. A lot happened at Valla.

When he made a VW fancy dress at Valla with working semaphores

when he was dancing with Donna and they both fell over

sticking his finger in super charger drive belt and had to go to hospital

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#1045642
Terrible news , I never knew he was sick .
Certainly a huge loss to the Volkswagen community. Rip Birch

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#1045643
RIP Dave
Reub

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#1045644
Dak-A-Tak wrote:Terrible news , I never knew he was sick .
Certainly a huge loss to the Volkswagen community. Rip Birch
most of us didn't know.
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#1045645
RIP Birch.
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STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#1045656
vvds visit on that friday arvo has been stuck in the memory banks for a long long time. RIP
Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

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