David Stuart George Purvis

Class of 1955

David Purvis described the AA organization as "a work of sheer genius". When he died, he had not had a drink for 30 years. He continued to attend the West Vancouver branch of AA, giving much support to those who sought its ministrations. Many members say they would not have been alive today without David's help…

For more, read Profile of David Purvis from The Advocate, 72 (2014).


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