David Lenie AMATO

November 4, 1939 - December 4, 2024

David was born and raised in Spokane, WA, graduating from Mead High School in 1958. While at Mead, he lettered in Track and Field winning several medals in high jump. He went on to attend two years at Humboldt University in Arcata, California. As an athlete, he loved water and snow skiing and served as a volunteer on the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol for many years. He loved basketball and played on the church basketball team, where they achieved several regional playoffs.

After joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, David became very active in Scouting and was always readily available to teach the automotive merit badge. He involved his two boys through their years in the program and enjoyed celebrating his son

Todd's achievement of Eagle Scout.

David's passion was restoring cars, with his main focus on Chevrolet Corvettes. Over the years, he successfully earned every ASE certification and was generous in sharing the knowledge he had gained.

David married his wife, Marilyn, in Spokane in 1966 and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage. Their two sons, Scott and Todd, were both born in Spokane. David and Marilyn and their boys were Sealed in the Seattle Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, July 3, 1981.

David was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Judy; and his son, Scott who died January 19, 2024, of a pulmonary embolism. He was a kind, thoughtful and gentle man, frequently sought out for automotive advice and assistance by many. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Todd; and brother and sister-in-law, Rose and Paul Wilkinson. A memorial service was celebrated on December 14, 2024.

His memory will live on in our hearts until we meet again!