David Warren Smith

David Warren Smith March 29, 1935 ~ November 10, 2012 "You are mine. I have called you by name: You are precious in my eyes and I love you." ~ Isaiah 43:1-4 David was born in Marysville, WA to Ted and Mayme Smith on March 29, 1935. His name was called on November 10, 2012. David died at Central Washington Hospital from complications of C.O.P.D. and congestive heart failure. His wife was holding his hand and he was surrounded by John, Stephyne, Miranda and Madelyne. Sleep well, our sweet Grandpa. David was raised in South Seattle in the Skyway-Rainier Beach area. As a young man of 17, while attending O'Dea Catholic High School, he started his 25 year career at Sears Roebuck catalog sales. He worked his way up from unloading box cars, to Fidalgo warehouse manager. It was there that he met his wife, Pattie. They were married in Wenatchee in 1975, and in 1976, they moved to Malaga, WA and have lived there for 36 years in the same home. David worked for United Pipe and Supply as warehouse manager and later, as outside salesman. In 1991, David obtained his Realtor license and had a short career at Garland and at Johnson Better Homes and Gardens. In 1996, David went to work as manager of the Ninth Street Mobile Home Park. David found this very rewarding work and formed many lasting friendships. He always went above and beyond to help those in need. Dave retired from Ninth Street, when the property was purchased for other development and the mobile homes were moved out. Before David's health declined, he and Pattie were able to take several trips, as he loved to travel. They were once on a road trip to the East Coast for two months. David was a great golfer and could really hit the long ball. David is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pattie; sons, Derek David Smith of New York, NY, John Watson (Cathy) of Malaga and Ermel Watson (Carolyn) of Belmont, NC; and daughters, Donna Herring (Rick) of Bay City, TX and Stephyne Silvestre of Wenatchee. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Sarah Herring, Savannah Smith, Daniel Watson, Michael Herring, Matthew Alemazkour, Miranda Silvestre, Madelyne Silvestre, Kyrie Watson and Logan Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Morris Joseph Smith; and his sister, Patricia Joann Vanderpool. A Mass celebrating David's life will be held Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 1315 N.E. 8th Street in East Wenatchee, with Celebrant Father Argemiro Orozco. Services will conclude at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's name to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital.

David Warren Smith

March 29, 1935 - November 10, 2012