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David FRANKLIN Obituary

May 21, 1951 - October 3, 2025

Mead - David A. Franklin, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed peacefully at home on Oct. 3rd, 2025, at age 74. He lived his life with a creative, kind and joyful spirit. He loved creating art, reading a good book, collecting cool things, and spending time with those he loved. He will be heavily missed but never forgotten. Join his Celebration of Life on Oct. 14th, 2025, at Big Barn Brewing Co. in Greenbluff, from 1-5PM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Spokesman-Review on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Mark and Jocelyn Merhab

October 13, 2025

We will never forget Dave making a full breakfast using only one skillet under the Big Pine at Priest Lake on Bartoo Island! We will remember his hugs, laughter and gentle loving spirit always. Jocelyn and Mark

Melissa Martin

October 5, 2025

Thanks for so many wonderful times! The Lake House and epic fires, Spirit Lake and the mighty Nitnoy, spectacular Pumpkin parties, creative Christmas ornaments, and many more...you will always be remembered...

Deborah Kirwin

October 4, 2025

You were larger then life. I will miss your smile. RIP big guy. We will miss you.

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Greenbluff, WA

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