David Rayfield

Thank you to everyone for your kind words over the past year. Thank you also to the Tope family for helping to provide for this online guest book. I have really enjoyed reading your stories and memories of my dad. I miss him a lot and know he's up there waiting to see us again. I remember when we would fly the Stinson on floats and I would have to sit on a phone book to see out the window. Or motoring the Tom Cat out from the Port of Anchorage. Building hovercrafts in his garage or working on...

Dave was my BEST FRIEND for over 40 years. I can't beieve he's gone but I will cherish memories of all we did together forever- Rest in Peace -Robert Opalinski

Dave,
You are a wonderful person and friend. I am saddened to know of your passing, I know you are watching over us from afar, you will never be forgotten.

RICK REBOLLO

Sorry to hear about your uncle. Our thoughts are with you and your family. The Amons

Dave was larger than life! We met & interacted at Alaska Airlines in maintenance. Dave worked the storeroom & I was avionics. He had lots of Alaskan stories & was always involved in some new exciting project. We both flew maintained our own planes, I was always trying to talk Dave into obtaining a A& P license & work as a Alaska mechanic. The retired guys met & talked & I never tired of Dave & his enthusiasm. I miss you!

David was a good friend of Jim, Gary and Ernie Rude with whom he stayed after the 1964 earthquake. The Rayfield home was frightening close to where the land of Earthquake park fell away. It is sad to know Jim is the only survivor of this group of friends. My condolences, Dave.

It is eternity now. I am in the midst of it. It is about me in the sunshine; I am in it, as the butterfly in the light-laden air. Nothing has to come; it is now. Now is eternity; now is the immortal life. – RICHARD JEFFERIES

Rest in peace, Dave.

We will truly miss Dave.








































Will cherish memories of our times together, flying, hunting, camping and visiting. It's hard to say goodbye to a loving and giving friend. Will truly miss Dave. Our prayers are with you Dot and Davey & family. Troy & Lisa Blaylock & family

Dave was a dear friend of my dad, Gene Cecil, who had the Bait Shack @ Ship Creek. Dave was one of the "regulars" and was always tons of fun to have around. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear David. May the Lord watch over and comfort you during your time of grief. And thanks to you, Dot (and Dave)for always being so kind to my dad.