DAVID ELMER SCHEI

David Elmer Schei was murdered on March 11, 2013 in Fairbanks, Alaska by a man that he had befriended. David was born April 10, 1953 to Elmer (John) and Helen Schei in Mount Vernon, WA. He was the grandson of Oliver and Ida Schei and Anton and Lizzy Lundvigson Norwegian settlers in Snohomish County.

David was raised in the Victoria Heights area of Stanwood. He was confirmed in the Freeborn Lutheran Church and graduated in 1971 from Stanwood High School. After high school he went into the Air Force learning auto and helicopter mechanics. His skill in auto mechanics served him well as he went on to own shops in Yakima and LaConner. He became a long haul driver which he was doing at the time of his death.

For over 20 years David was very involved with AA as a counselor and speaker. He always lent a hand to people who had lost their way.

He leaves behind to mourn his passing his son Justin (Maki) Schei of Enumclaw, who David loved very much, and Justin's mom Jody Reilly of Homer, Alaska. He also leaves his sister Judy (Howard) Barrows of Granite Falls, and niece Kelly Sylliaasen and nephew Doug Barrows, both also of Granite Falls; brother John (Becky) Schei of Yakima and niece Kim (Brad) Howard of Kelso and nephew Dan Schei (Megan) of Stanwood and brother Dan Schei of Marblemount. There are also 5 great-nephews and 1 great-niece and 2 great-great-nephews He also leaves uncle Alfred (Lois) Schei; aunts Irene Simonseth, Ruth Schei and Edith Schei, along with numerous cousins.

There will be an announcement of a memorial service to be held in April.