In addition to his mother, Dave is remembered by his loving wife of 23 years, Elaine Newell (nee Palmer); children Michael Kobe (Autumn), Christopher Newell (Darcie), and Jessica Gilbert (Phil); grandchildren Hayden, Brennen, Emersen, Addilen, Lewis, and Parker; siblings Sue Whitmer (Scott) and Shelley Newell; parents-in-law Sharon Palmer and the late Nelson Palmer; sister-in-law Kim Palmer-Sass (John); nephew Nicholas Sass (deceased); and uncle and friend of many.
A former Naval Man, Dave was a Chief engineer with the U.S. Merchant Marines. Dave was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed golf, fishing, camping, gun shooting, and grilling. He had a great sense of humor and always had a smirk on his face. He found the most joy with his family and with his dogs.
Dave will be missed dearly.
Memorial service details will be announced at a later date.