David Merrill Strawser

David Merrill STRAWSER David Merrill Strawser passed away peacefully with his family at his side March 25, 2011. David was born September 8, 1935 in Denver Colorado to Harry H. and Olive M. Davenport Strawser. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 1953. He entered the University of Colorado, Denver. David proudly served in the US Navy in Air Patrol Squadron 17 at Whidbey Island Naval Base and aboard Aircraft Carrier Yorktown Winter 1954 Korea. He was Honorably Discharged from initial enlistment in1961 and in 1969 from the Navy Reserve. David was a retired Computer Process Control Engineer. His lifelong passions included playing guitar, singing, fly fishing, baseball, model railroading, genealogy, woodworking, and bird watching. His favorite was time with grandchildren. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son-in-law, uncle, brother-in-law, great-uncle, and loyal friend, he touched all those who knew him. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 38 years, Ruth; sons John,Jeff, and Scott; and daughters-in-law Linda and Kathy; grandchildren Haley, Mason, Dane, Jamie, and Michael; great-grandchildren; and loving family in California and Ohio. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, two brothers Harry, Jr., and Marshall John, and a son, Thomas. A Celebration of David's Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on April 29, 2011 at Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Avenue South, Des Moines WA. The family asks that remembrances in his honor be made to Grace Lutheran Church or American Lung Association in Washington. The family would also like to thank all who cared for David at Highline Medical Center.