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David ALBERT Obituary

ALBERT, David Joseph 1974 - 2013 Known by his many, many friends as "Fat" Dave Albert, Dave passed away in Portland, Oregon on November 27, 2013 from complications of his juvenile diabetes. Dave is the son of Dr. David Alan Albert of Kansas City, MO., and Mary (Steve) Coon of Spokane WA. Mary taught school at Riverside School District for 30 years. Dave attended Whitworth Elementary, St. Thomas More, Linwood Elementary, Salk Middle School, North Central High School and finished high school at Havermale. He attended cosmetology school and worked for 20 years as a stylist. His mom and dad grew up in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the grandson of Ted and Marie Albert (both deceased) and Thomas J. (deceased) and Ethel Vizanko (now residing in Wilwaukee, WI) all of Ironwood, MI. He loved to go to Grandpa Vizanko's farm and be with his many cousins. His mom had twelve brothers and sisters: Jeanne Olsen of Ironwood, Tom Vizanko (Christine) of Schwartz Creek, MI, John Vizanko of Colorado Springs, CO, Kathy Brunke (deceased) of Lansing, IL, Margy Skaarhaug of Grand Marais, MN, Teresa Lutey of Portage, WI, Janet Harma (Bruce) of Aurora, CO, Ally Vizanko of Fox Point, WI, Laura Dinges of Denver, CO and Carol Moore of Wesley Capel, FL. He enjoyed and cherished great family times with his cousins. Dave resided in Portland, OR for the past thirteen years. "Fat" had many friends in Spokane and Portand. He was loud and outrageous (like his Mom) and was such a character!!! You always heard him before you saw him (Mom, likewise). He was SO loved by so many people. He and his Mom would get so "amped" to see each other that he'd call from Portland and count down, "six more days...five more days...three more hours..." and his Mom got some great "paybacks" when she went down to Portland...keeping the household up when THEY needed to go to work the next day. When Dave and Mary got together they sat on opposite ends of the couch and talked of everything. Mary would say,"Do you know how lucky we are? I KNOW how much you love me. And you KNOW how much I love you. Not everybody has that." Dave was truly one-of-a-kind, he didn't let situations or people define who he was...he was like the "Velveteen Rabbit"...real. "Fat" was known for his karaoke singing, especially singing all of John Fogerty's songs dedicated to his Mom. Dave will be missed by all who knew him. He's on the "Stairway to Heaven". Mary wants all of his friends to know, that when she sees them, she sees Dave. A memorial will be planned after the Holidays and announced on Facebook.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2013.

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Jeremy Kinser

December 10, 2013

Dave you were the best friend anyone could ever ask for. You touched so many people's lives with your outgoing spirit and you never let life get you down. You brightened up any room you entered and I'm going to miss you more than I can express. All the "journeys" into the woods, the jam sessions and camping trips we took will stay with me forever. The fun times from Linwood through highschool and then the wild times thereafter will never fade in my heart. They'll never be another like you and I love you brother. Rest in peace my friend. I know we'll meet again.

Chris Hofbauer

December 9, 2013

Deaf Mary, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I have not seen David for years I have some fond memories of him while you lived in Marquette. Hold on to your memories as they will help you get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Rick and Pat Franz-Keir

December 8, 2013

Dave was one of a kind, he put on a live show every day,it will be impossible for anyone who really knew him to ever forget his large personality. Therefore he will be with us all !!! I want to thank Tony, Robyn and Travis for being the truest friends to our crazy Dave, Mary we all love you, Pat & Rick

karen parson

December 7, 2013

Dear sweet David. Carl, Deanna and I remember you love. Love and sincere sympathies dear Mary and Dr Dave


. Prayers. Karen Parson (formerly) cornell

mike cubbage

December 7, 2013

Dave, it was such a treat to have you as a friend and influence in my life. You showed me that it is okay to get a little crazy and live it up and that is what you did. You lived and lived big, earning the name FAT. I think about you and old times quite often and will continue doing so. You will be missed. Thank you for making my life richer.

Terresa Smith

December 7, 2013

RIP Dave! You were Truley AWESOME!

Natasha Kinser

December 7, 2013

Anyone that knows Dave, knows he was one of a kind. Such a wonderful soul with an extraordinary voice. Everyone he met was his friend, and he will be sorely missed by so many. RIP Dave (aka Fat Dave Albert) <3

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