David John Waterman

David John Waterman unexpectedly passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 28, 2007 in Kelso. He was born September 28, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Raymond and Anna Mae Waterman. David was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather who brought humor, music and intelligence to all the lives he touched. Living a "real" life was his goal. David was an active and accomplished Hamm Radio Operator (W7FGD). He loved to travel, garden and was an avid orchid grower. He acted with the Cascade Players for many years. He was a published author in various magazines from Hamm Radio to game publications. In 1956 he became the youngest Eagle Scout in Portland, OR. In his college years David was a professional musician with the RF Trio. He was gifted with all string instruments as well as song writing and vocal abilities, playing most recently with a local group. David was proud to serve as a firefighter for the city of Kelso for many years. During this time he met and married the love of his life, Donna and joined her in operating the House of Plants on Commerce in Longview. He worked for Columbia Ford for several years, then at the Crawford House as the administrator with his most recent years of employment at Somerset where he retired but continued as a volunteer.

He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond John Waterman. David is survived by his beautiful wife, Donna; his mother, Anna Mae Waterman of Hood River, OR; a sister, Susan Hartford of Hood River, OR; four daughters, Jessica Waterman-Baker of Longview, Stacey Waterman-Hoey of Olympia, Sarah Beth Waterman of Longview and Meredith Castro of Kelso; former wife, Linda (Noseda) Waterman of Kelso; 2 step-sons, Kirk Addicks of Snohomish, WA and Chief Petty Officer Joseph Addicks of Everett, WA; one niece, Jillian Cadwell of Bolder, CO; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

At David's wishes, no formal service will be held. There will be a viewing on May 2, from 10-5 at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home. The family will be available from 11-1.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).