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David Adam James

1973 - 2017

David Adam James obituary, 1973-2017, Marysville, WA

BORN

1973

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home

804 State Ave

Marysville, Washington

David James Obituary

July 22, 1973-December 23, 2017 David Adam James, 44 of Tulalip, WA passed away December 23, 2017. He was born July 22, 1973 in Seattle, WA to Kermit James and Janice Salzmann. He graduated from Glidden High School in Glidden, WI. He attended Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and Ripon College. David was a master carver for the Tulalip Tribes as well as a commercial fisherman and crabber. He is survived by the love of his life, Crystal Gobin; two children, Cyrus Fremont James, and Tyler Whiting; step-children, Dustin Henry, Taylor Henry, Marlee Paul, and Carter Paul II; his mother, Janice (David) Harris; siblings, Lexi (Mike) Witt, Susan (Brian) Justice and Andrew (Audrey) Harris; mother-in-law, Rhonda Gobin; aunts, Clarissa Johnny, Mary Ann Espinoza, and Ada Power; uncle, Andy (Sharon) James; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by father, Kermit James. A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Dec. 31, 2017.

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Kimberly James

January 11, 2018

Forever remembered and loved.

January 8, 2018

May you rest peacefully.

caroline scallia

January 3, 2018

There was never a bad time to be had when DJ, even though I called him Dave James was around. I have nothing but fun good memories of him. May your soul be light. Dave, wish we could rock to some Pearl Jam, maybe someday?

January 2, 2018

I took care of David when he was a little boy, and there was never a dull moment. He will be missed by many.

Andrew James

January 2, 2018

Today I retire.
But I will always carry the honor of being David's uncle.
I thank Jan for raising a fine blessing.

Ron Cooper

December 31, 2017

I will miss you brother. You meant alot to me. More than you'd ever know. Our paths will cross again. Until then my brother,watch over us. Be our Guardian Angel.

Judy Burns

December 31, 2017

So sorry for your lost crystal, may God our heavenly father bless David , family & friends.

Helen & Dave Rajewich

December 30, 2017

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

December 30, 2017

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Peggy Cassidy

December 29, 2017

Janice and all the family,
We are so sorry about the loss of David. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He's your special angel in heaven watching over you all! Hugs and Love.

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Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home

804 State Ave, Marysville, WA 98270-4237

Jan

2

Service

6:00 p.m.

Tulalip Gym

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Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Tulalip Gym

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Jan

3

Burial

Mission Beach Cemetery

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804 State Ave, Marysville, WA 98270-4237

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