DAVID BROOKBANK Sr.

David Albert Brookbank Sr. Age 77, passed away peacefully 21 November after battling pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Cynthia, son David, daughter Joan, son Brian, daughter Jean, their mother Ev, step-daughter Patricia, grandson Matthew, granddaughter Chelsea, grandson Lucas, granddaughter Ariel, grandson Zachariah, grandson Jedidiah, granddaughter Tirzah, granddaughter Rachel, grandson Josiah, granddaughter Hadassah, grandson Caleb, step-grandson Logan, daughter-in-law Pam, daughter-in-love Lisa, stepson-in-law Art, mother-in-law Sarah Helen, brother Richard, brother Chuck Sr., brother Bob, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his son Gregory, sister Peggy, brother Tom, sister Joyce, sister Janet, and brother Jim. David served in the Air Force as a pilot for 20 years, including tours of duty in Viet Nam. David retired as a Lt. Colonel and maintained close ties with those with whom he served. He earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master's in Industrial Engineering at Gonzaga University. He worked as an engineer for the Navy for 17 years. He was very involved in conservative politics, served as a Minuteman on both the northern and southern borders, and encouraged everyone to exercise their right to vote and petition our elected officials. David was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Fourth Degree). David loved his family, his friends, his church and his country. He served them all. His Memorial Mass will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Gig Harbor at 11:00 am, Friday, 16 December 2011. Donations only to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.