Dave was born at the old St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia and was raised in Tumwater. He attended Tumwater High School where he was 1st chair trumpet in the All State Band. He then received his AA from Centralia College and graduated with a Biology degree from Western (WWU). He joined the Air Force Reserves and served our country as a medic. After active duty, he began a 35+ year Science teaching career at Centralia Middle School. He loved his colleagues, students, and the rewards and challenges that came with his job.
He loved to snow ski, travel the world, cook, and garden. Just recently he was able to spend time in Mesa, AZ and cruise to the Panama Canal. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
David is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 48 years, Linda, son Seth, daughter Jin, brother Kevin (Kathy), sister-in-Law Barb Narozonick (Dan Neuhauser), cousins Barb Huffman (Walt) & Joanne Gormel, numerous nieces and nephews, and close friends.
A memorial will be held Friday, August 3, 10:00am at Mills & Mills in Tumwater.
Donations can be made to the ALS Association or a charity of your choice.
