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David John Hughes Dave Hughes, 67, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, died on September 25th while fly fishing on the Flathead River in Montana. He was born to Dr. John and Ione Hughes on September 11, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington. Dave graduated from Bellarmine Prep in 1963 and Gonzaga University in 1967. He taught middle school for three years in Spokane before beginning a 35-year career in mortgage banking. Dave was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Hazel Hughes and Harold and Nellie Hall, his father Dr. John H. Hughes, his mother-in-law Mary Granier, and sisters-in-law Annette Granier and Trish Granier. Dave is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carmela Granier Hughes, sons Jeff (Laura) and Ryan (Jen), granddaughters Lily and Ava, mother Eunice Ione Hughes, brother John Hughes (Kathy), sisters Mary Kay Allen and Nancyann Boyle (Greg), and brothers-in-law Louie Granier, Jim Granier (Judie), and Frank Granier (Libby).

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 7, 2012.

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December 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dave was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. Gene & Rhoda Ward

December 19, 2012

To Dave's Family,

My name is Joe DiCesare and Dave was my boss in California while working for The Associates/Ford. I just learned of his passing and though I haven't seen him in over twenty years, I am deeply saddened. We used to have great talks about sports (Baseball specifically ), the mortgage business and just current events in general. To this day, every now and then I think of him. He had an impact on me because he was a bit older than I was and he was always available and generous with advice. He was a great boss, and a very generous and warm person.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Ginamarie Pira

October 8, 2012

Dear Carm & Family,
Our sincerest condolences! Dave will forever be missed terribly by all friends and family. I will miss that smile! "May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time.
Love,
The Pira Family-(Ginamarie,Gianfranco,Gabriella,Gianna & Giulia)

October 7, 2012

Dear Carm,
You and Dave's families are in our prayers. You two will always be a special and fun part of our lives. We love you!
Kathy and Bill Langhorst

Shar Schroeder

October 5, 2012

Dearest Carm, My heart just breaks for you, the boys and the rest of the family. Dave was such a wonderful person. Please know that I've been praying for strength for you every day, and will continue to do so. With love and tears, Shar

Debbie Duclon

October 5, 2012

Dear Carm,
You and your family have been in my prayers and will continue to be. May the love and presence of family and friends bring you comfort. Much Love,

Teresa, Frank, & Rebecca & Nicholas & Mac Muscara

October 3, 2012

Dear Carm,
Dave will be forever in our hearts and prayers.
He was a great man, loving husband, kind father, and fun grandfather.
We will miss him terribly.
We will honor his memory.
And to Ryan and Jen and Lily and Ava -
Jeff and Laurie, our sincerest condolences.
We love you,
The Muscara Family

Dick Thatcher

October 3, 2012

My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of David Hughes. His kindness and personable nature were immediately apparent. Dave was one of the good guys, and he will be missed.

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