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David Bitterman Obituary

David Max BITTERMAN Age 66, of Granite Falls died March 25, 2011. He was born in Seattle and graduated from Sealth High School and from the U of W, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. David served in the U.S. Army and then was in Sales and Real Estate. He is survived by wife of 42 years, Colleen; his mother Alice; sister Kathy (Bob) Clemons. He also leaves many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25 at the Bitterman home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to be given to the American Cancer Society. Please share memories at www.becksfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 30, 2011.

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April 5, 2011

Colleen I want to tell you how sad I am for you. You are in my heart and thoughts so sorry that you lost Dave you two were just beautiful together..He will be remembered by many..... Peggy Stowell

April 3, 2011

Colleen:

I am sorry to hear about David's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Ann Tschan

Ed Miller

April 3, 2011

Colleen, We are so very sorry to hear about Dave. He was always there to greet you with a friendly smile. We always looked forward to seeing you two & visiting with you & Dave whether it was at the restaurant in town, the Legion Hall on Railroad Days, and especially when Jenny had her 30th Birthday Party at the Legion Hall. Dave loved to talk to people & cared about what others had to say. You may have started out as our insurance agent, but turned into life long friends. We are truly going to miss Dave. But please, if you need anything, please give us a call,we are here to help you. Your friends, Ed, Vicki, & Jenny Miller

Bob Olson

April 1, 2011

From little league football to High School Sports staff to college fraternity roommates, Dave was always a great buddy..my thoughts are with you Colleen, I will always remember the day the two of you met. He was a wonderful friend, and will be missed

Vic schoessler

March 31, 2011

Dear Colleen. I am so sorry to read of Dave's passing. Those who knew him will alway remember him. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Richard (Dickey) Peters

March 31, 2011

Colleen... I am so sorry about Dave. He was always someone I enjoyed spending time with. He was just a big kid. I remember when i was growing up that each and every weekend Dave would throw the football with me at the property. I always looked forward to seeing him and tossing the ball around. I am so saddened and shocked. He was my friend and I am very sad for you and all of his family and friends. Myself and my folks will always be there to help you with anything you need. I am so sorry Colleen.

Bob Olson

March 30, 2011

From little league football to High School Sports staff to college fraternity roommates

Darlene & Ray Mitchell

March 30, 2011

Colleen and Family - We are so saddened and shocked at the news of Dave's passing. Always enjoyed him during our high school and years and was so glad to reconnect thru our reunions! Will miss having Dave's Christmas card be the first one we received every year with his signature of "Cheers"! Our thoughts are with you all!

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