David Michael Potter

David Potter Obituary

David Michael Potter April 18, 1953 – June 1, 2006 David was born in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Leslie M. and Ilovene N. Potter who predeceased him. He was a graduate of Evergreen High School and Pacific Lutheran University. He served as a Paramedic and Firefighter for the Puyallup Fire Department since 1989. His most recent post was that of Battalion Chief. He was an advocate and recognized leader in advancing Emergency Medical Services in Puyallup and through out the State of Washington. He will be missed by his daughter Tiffany, son Nicholas and their mother Rebecca and his daughter Amanda, son Jesse and their mother Deborah. His brothers Ted, Greg, large extended family, friends and fellow paramedics and firefighters will miss the love and laughter he brought to their lives. A Memorial Service is scheduled for June 15th, 1:00 PM at the Church for All Nations, 111 -112th Street East in Tacoma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David Potter Memorial Education Fund, c/o Puyallup Firefighters, P.O. Box 726, Puyallup, WA 98371.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jun. 10, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for David Potter

8 Entries

Chris Dinsmore

July 14, 2023

I knew David from the time I spent at my uncles cabin on Hood Canal during the summers of '67, '68, 69. David's parents had a house complete with helicopter pad that was 3 units down from my uncles. I remember Dave as a fun loving, carefree individual who loved life and was always fun to be around. I was just a kid (~12yo) but Dave was always very kind to me and included me in some of his activities. Some of my favorite memories of Dave were of him taking me for a rides in their Tollycraft or Boston Whaler. I was also around for Dave's introduction to power boat racing. I remember going to the local marina with Dave and his dad while his dad was in the process of buying a magnum marine power boat. Somehow David's dad had negotiated use of space at the marina to work on the boat after he purchased it and I remember hanging out with David at the Marina while they tinkered on it. I only knew David for a short time, but think of him often. I guess that is as good of an endorsement of his character as any.

Virginia

November 5, 2022

You're not forgotten my friend.
Your friend,

Gayle DeLong(Ulsh)

June 15, 2006

Dave and I were high school friends. Many years later I was delighted to run into him at my dentist's office in Puyallup. It was so good to see him. Every once in a while I'd see him at the Puyallup Fair where he was with the fire department. I could tell he took a lot of pride in his job. I was taken aback to see his name on the readerboard of a fire station on my way into Puyallup. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful young man and it seems that it carried through into his adulthood.

Trina Long

June 15, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of David's passing. We purchased his Puyallup house on 21st Street. He was a very kind person.

To the family, we would like to express our heartfelt sympathy.

Roxie McLaughlin/Miller

June 13, 2006

To the family of David Potter

I'm so sorry to hear about David's passing. David and I were friends in High School, but I lost track of him as years went by. He sounds like he lived a very full life and a life to be proud of. He will be missed. Roxie McLaughlin/Miller

Jim Gallaher

June 12, 2006

To the Potter Family,

I worked with David many years ago when his Dad and Brother bought Mercy Yellow Ambulance. He was wet behind the ears but yet made something of himself and dedicated his life to Emergency Medicine throughout the state of Washington. I will miss his sense of humor and the ready smile that he always had.

Nick Springate

June 12, 2006

Dave Potter was a champion power boat racer for many years. He and his father Les were the best competitors in every race they entered. Dave still holds a number of records. He was a great friend and will never be fogrotten. Some films about his racing days are on the internet

Christy Coyner

June 10, 2006

To the Potter Family,

I knew David for many years when I worked at the Volvo dealership in Fife. He loved his car... I always took care of him and his late mother. I left the Volvo dealership but live in Puyallup so would see David around town and he always had a big smile for me. I was surprised to see his passing and it broke my heart. He brightened my days when he was my customer. Thank you.

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