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David WADDELL Obituary
Lake Havasu City - David Arthur Waddell passed away on December 21, 2024, in Lake Havasu City, AZ, at the age of 52.
Born on July 19, 1972, David grew into a man known for his outgoing and loving personality, often described as a big teddy bear.
He was deeply patriotic, always ready with a caring thought and a helping hand.
David attended University High School, in Spokane Valley, WA, where he began to shape his future.
His professional life was marked by significant achievements in fleet and commercial sales and management. In 2023, he realized his dream by successfully launching his own transport business.
A veteran of the Coast Guard, David served with distinction and pride, embodying the core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty.
David's life was full of passions, including rodeo, riding motorcycles, camping, traveling, crafting with his wife, Wendy and spending time with their puppies Dixxon and Lou Lou.
These activities brought him immense joy and satisfaction, further testament to his adventurous spirit.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Mushrush Waddell; children, Taeler Zoesch, Tatelynne Waddell, Tana Waddell Reed (Colt), Colby Cain (Cheyenne), Cyler Cain, and Nethaniel Neal; grandchildren, Carlee, Caylee, Steele, and Paislee; mother, Linda Jeske Waddell; brothers, William Waddell (Kari) and John Jackman (Stacie); parent-in-laws, Terry and Sandy Mushrush; brother-in-laws, Thom Mushrush and Dan Mushrush; sister in-laws, Heather Mushrush Pino (Charlton), Terri Mushrush Busby (Aaron), Kelli Mushrush Foster (Abe); and many nieces and nephews who all thought the world of him.
David was preceded in death by his father, William Waddell, and his grandparents.
A celebration of life will be held on February 1, 2025, at Sullivan Valley Commons, 2818 N. Sullivan Rd. #100, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
If you knew David, please join us to celebrate his life and legacy and to honor his memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dye Hawley
May 10, 2025
Wendy: Just saying hello. Hope all is going well. Give Jody and I a call sometime. Would love to take you to breakfast or lunch and catch up. (509) 220-8754. Dye Hawley
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