David was born in Seattle Washington at Swedish Hospital on October 9, 1962. He was the second oldest son of Alfred James Court (September 19, 1932 – August 24, 2012) and Helen Juanita (Hartwick) Court (February 22, 1933 - ). David, was an avid sports addict and played on his high school football team as the kicker, he was assistant manager of the basketball team. David graduated from Cheney High school in 1980, went on to graduate from Spokane Community College and then attended the University of Oregon studying agronomy. David had many amazing talents, he could listen to a song and then play it on the piano, he created amazing floral arrangements he was master carpenter who designed and built his creations.
David married Elizabeth(Beth) Jones, and gained a step daughter Megan and added David Phillip Court Jr to their family. David and Beth divorced and within a few years moved to Yakima Washington where he found his passion in life of farming and caretaking. David’s limited leisure time was given to his animals and fishing. David was very compassionate and giving and did not hesitate to reach out a helping hand to those in need. His generosity and love for his fellow man was well known by family, friends, and neighbors.
David worked for Long Ranch in Naches and took great pride in keeping the ranch beautiful, and loved the time spent there.
David is reunited with his father and two brothers Alfred James(Jim) jr. April 24th 2020 and Reyman Alan February 24th 1995 who preceded him in death.
David is survived by his Mother and sister Catherine, his son David and step daughter Megan, and numerous other family. David was loved and loving and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Memorial services will be held at Keith and Keith funeral Home at 902 W Yakima Ave. on Monday June 12 at 1:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.keithandkeith.com for the Court family.
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