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DAVID LAKE Obituary
David O. Lake, 58, of West Richland, WA, passed away peacefully at Kadlec Regional Medical Center after a valiant battle with a failing heart condition. David had lived in West Richland,WA for the last 12 years.
David was born in Council, Idaho, Jan. 20, 1954 to Orrin and Genece Bodkin Lake. He was raised on the ranch on Hornet Creek and met his future wife, Norma. He attended school in Council, Idaho.
He married Norma Sheppard on June 8, 1973, and moved onto the Lake Ranch on Hornet Creek. They raised a family there, a son Gary O. and a daughter Laura A. Lake.
David worked at Silver King Mine, later worked for Cypress Mining Co., and various logging companies. David also owned and operated his own Logging Company. He later joined Operating Engineers Local 370, retiring in 2007 due to failing health.
He then devoted his time to puttering around his home property, fishing and maintaining his boats.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and visiting with friends and family.
He is survived by his wife Norma, a son Gary and wife Laura R., West Richland. A daughter Laura A. and Christian Engle, Kenmare, ND. Grandchildren: Joseph Lake, West Richland, Paige Bennedum, NY, Zane and Emily Engle, Kenmare, ND.
David was preceded in death by his parents Orrin and Genece Bodkin Lake and a sister Debra Phillips.
A celebration of David's life and potluck luncheon will be held 1:00 p.m. Sat. June 8, 2013 at the Council Senior Center.
A headstone will be in place at the Hornet Creek Cemetery for viewing. However Norma will be keeping David with her until they are both ready to be joined together for eternity.
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June 30, 2013
So Very Sad...David was always such a good guy...He will be missed..God Bless you and your family...Toni Bower Judy Class of 1973
rocky shelton
January 30, 2013
Norma sorry to hear about daves passing He was a good friend in school and a good man. R.I.P dave Rocky And Sheryl
January 29, 2013
Dear Norma & Family; God Bless you during this time as you are comforted by the words of loved ones and people that care. Thankful that David is no longer suffering on this earth. My wish is that you feel the loving arms of God wrapped around you as you continue your walks through life. God Bless you all....Thinking of you and sending positive thought and prayers your way Norma! You are loved! Sincerely, Rocky Bailey & Linda Rogers Bailey
Gary Rogers
January 28, 2013
I have not seen David in years, but knew he was a very good MAN! I can remember him wearing white t-shirts in his levi jacket back in school! Enjoyed him in PE class when we would play basketball. Good ol Council High!
Ralph Ames
January 26, 2013
Dear Norma, We are so very sorry to hear of Dave's Passing. Our thoughts are with you.
antonia hedrick
January 21, 2013
Dear Norma, Gary and Laura,
we are sorry to hear about Dave. He and you are our cherished memories during the past 30 years. We survived the Colorado River together. Without Dave, I would not know how to make pancakes or omit 3-bean salads. We love you. Howard and Tandy
January 21, 2013
So sorry Norma, David was a good, good man. Shawna
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