David Alan Westerman

David Alan Westerman of Houston, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006, following a brief, yet valiant fight with cancer. He was born in Baytown on November 9, 1961, to Lowell and Jean Westerman and was raised here. He was a regional technical games manager for Palace Entertainment, and was an expert at writing video game collection and analysis programs for the video entertainment industry. He was a member of the Robert E. Lee band and played with the Baytown Symphony. He was a Cub Scout leader and an assistant leader in Boy Scouts. He enjoyed playing bass guitar in a number of rock bands in the west Houston area. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his wife Lisa Risch Westerman of Houston; sons Christopher Westerman of Baytown, Patryck Wales of Houston, Jybian Lawinde and partner, Tristan Mac Avery, of Midlothian, Virginia, and Griffyn Wales of Houston; father, Lowell Westerman of Baytown; brothers Bill Westerman and wife, Debbie, of Highlands, Jim Westerman and wife, Mariza, of Friendswood; sisters Cheryl Westerman of Austin, and Judy Marks and husband, Bill, of Rusk; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2:00 pm, at First Westminster Presbyterian Church with Dr. Richard Kleiman officiating. For those desiring, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services, 6123 Garth Rd., Baytown, 281.839.0700. To view the obituary or post an online tribute to the family, visit www.crespoandjirrels.com.