David A. Fierst

He was raised in Yakima and graduated from Davis High School. He moved to Longview in 1964. He had many hobbies including beings a member of the Moose Lodge, league bowling teams, clam digging, and drive-in movies. His favorites were camping and fishing with occasional bear encounters. He was not afraid to show you his secret fishing spots. Even if he had to stop at the local Safeway, he always came home with a fish.

He was a die-hard Seahawks and Huskies fan and never missed a game unless the cable was out. He loved westerns and war movies. His favorite music was from Johnny Cash which he enjoyed playing on his guitar. He loved all holidays including Halloween as he enjoyed trick or treating with his kids and grandkids.

He was a practical joker and you would always be looking over your shoulder for the next prank. If he wasn’t at home he could often be found patronizing his favorite watering hole Grumpy’s Tavern. He lived his life his own way and didn’t let anyone change that. He was a hardworking man, known for working three jobs at a time and did everything from picking apples in the Yakima orchards to working 42 years at R and W Weyerhauser pulp mill as head beater-man.

He was preceded in death by his parents Andy and Jean Fierst, wife Catherine and nephews Ira and Daniel.

He is survived by his sisters Sharon, Sheila and Shirley and their spouses, daughters Tammy, Melodee, and sons Destry and David and their spouses, and honorary son Allen, grandchildren Kristina, Justin, Desiree, David, Anthony, Rachel, Brittany, Vincent, Cheyenne, Madison and 12 great grandchildren with one on the way and numerous cousins and nephews, nieces and 4 step children.