David Allan Ausman

Dave has many noteworthy accomplishments including being a graduate of the University of Washington, raising a wonderful son, Jacob, and pursuing a lifelong dream of being his own boss at Gold Coast Lodge in Ketchikan, AK.

He is survived by father, Allan Sharon Ausman of Seattle, WA; mother, Cookie Hamlett of Ketchikan, AK; sister, Lenita Crueger of Eatenville, WA; numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

The following information is located on David's website: goldcoastlodge.com in his own words.

Dave Ausman of the Gold Coast Lodge Welcomes You in 2007

I'm David Ausman and for the last 25 years, I have been living a dream. I live in a sportsman's paradise! I make my living giving people a wilderness experience far beyond the ordinary. I've watched most of my clients catch the biggest fish of their lives. I've helped most of my clients catch more fish in one day than they ever caught on any other fishing trip they've ever taken. I have guided first place in more Alaskan fishing derbies than any man in Alaskan history. I even rode on the back of a 35 foot humpback whale in scuba gear to save its life after it tangled in a 500 foot rope - and I have digital videotape to prove it.

What does this all mean for you' It means that you have found the right man to trust for the Alaskan wilderness vacation that you've always dreamed of. I am the founder, owner and operator of Gold Coast Lodge. You could pay twice as much, but you won't find what you missed right here. I offer the true Alaska wilderness. No neighbors, no private cabins in the same cove, no roads - just you. And, of course, the wildlife, scenery and fish. With a capacity for eight guests at a time, you can be guaranteed exclusive use of the lodge and my services with a minimum of six in your fishing party. Let me take you Salmon fishing, Halibut fishing and Whale watching everyday. Each day will be another adventure lived like no other. This is the place where things happen that amaze us all.

Would you like to catch that big Halibut' The lodge record is 350 pounds. We've had 4 on that were bigger - two of them were potential world records! The largest King Salmon caught at Gold Coast was 73 pounds, chrome bright and incredible. Our Ling Cod record stands at 60 pounds, most of it mouth and teeth! The largest Yellow eye Rockfish here was 29 pounds. We have caught all 5 species of Pacific Salmon in the same day! Having done this in the same place, year after year, I know how to put you on the fish. Call me today and you will be living the dream this summer. See you here with fish on your rod and a smile on your face.

Sincerely,

David Allan Ausman

The Halibut King

A poem by Jacob Allan Ausman, age 12

Born and raised at Gold Coast Lodge

Ketchikan, Alaska

There's No Place Like Home

There's no place

Like home,

Where the ocean's mom,

Comes up the beach

In a graceful way,

That's in a way unexplainable for you.

Lying on the sandy beach,

With a dreamy look

On your face,

Watching the pace,

Of the ocean's own way.

There's no place,

Like home.

Where the waves come in,

At a steady pace,

And the ocean is your dome.

So make it your home.