Dester was the son of David and Jane Summers, the second of eight children. He leaves behind his youngest sister Elsie.
Dester served in the US Navy during World War II; he married Jennie Larsen shortly after World War II and he later also served in the Korean War. They had three sons and were married for 72 years. For more than 30 years, Jennie designed and Dester built many new and remodeled homes in North Seattle.
Among Dester’s favorite things were playing card games (such as Bridge, Poker, and Pitch), fishing, and hunting. But his most favorite thing was his family: three sons and their wives, four grandchildren and their spouses, and three great-grandchildren. He was very proud of them and loved family gatherings.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Purdy and Walters at Floral Hills in Lynnwood, WA at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2019. Contributions in his honor may be made to the Times Fund for the Needy or Feed the Children, two of many organizations which Dester supported, or any other worthy groups extending help to the less fortunate.
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