Memory Book

Dave's 40th high school reunion is this month.  I was asked to put together something for the memory table.  So I compiled some pictures from his life and I wrote his obituary.  Here is the obituary.

Dave was born Oct. 30, 1956 in Vancouver, WA.  He lived his entire life in Clark County with the last twenty eight years in Battle Ground.  He died at home Dec 2, 2014 at the age of 58 years. 

Dave was survived by his best friend whom he had been married to for 29 years, Dawn.  He had three children; Doug, Tanya and Mike.  He had four grandchildren; Elizabeth, Adrianna, Audrie and Connor. He was a major player in raising the last two in a grandfamily.  Audrie and Connor called him Papa Dad.  He was also survived by his mom Gayle and stepdad Bill and brothers Duane and Wayne. Also he is survived by his mother-in-law Joanne, brother-in-law Pat, special aunt Betty and special uncle Norman. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin.

Dave attended Vancouver schools and attended Columbia River High School with the class of 1975. There he met Joyce and they married and had his first two children.  Dave worked for Advanced Drainage Systems for 37 years in many capacities,  with the last being a plant services engineer.  That position allowed Dave to travel to many places and gave him great experiences and memories.  After he retired from ADS he went to work for the park service as a seasonal employee.  He enjoyed that until he broke his heel and that ended working. 

Dave enjoyed many hobbies such as woodworking, fishing, camping, gardening and fiddling on the computer.  He enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles and boats.  He made two dressers and refinished two for his grandchildren.  He also made beds for the youngest two. And he loved his grandchildren and spending time with them and teaching them things.

Dave is greatly missed by those who loved and appreciated him.  We have his memories and we hold him in our heart.