DAVID W. STEINHOFF

David W. Steinhoff David Steinhoff was born in Vancouver, WA June 30, 1921, and was called to be with his Lord September 11, 2009 with his daughters Dianne and Donna at his side. He was raised in Yacolt, WA, and graduated from Battleground HS in 1939. He worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad as a telegrapher from August 4, 1940 until 1943, when he entered the U.S. Navy. After his Honorable Discharge from the Navy in 1946, he returned to work for the Northern Pacific Railroad as a telegrapher, and was promoted to train dispatcher in Tacoma, WA on August 27, 1950. David retired from railroad service in June of 1981. David was a member of the Parkland Christian Church and Rainier View Christian Church. David served with the Parkland Volunteer Fire Department and later with the Pierce County Sheriff's Mounted Posse. David was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Anne (Ashley) Steinhoff. David is survived by his children, Dan (Anne) Steinhoff, Omaha, NE; Gary (Terry) Steinhoff, University Place, WA; Dianne (John) Young, Bakersfield, CA; and Donna (Stephen) Wilson Bonney Lake WA; grandchildren Cory Steinhoff, Michelle Lawson, Alex (Erica) Burkhalter, Katherine Steinhoff, David R. Steinhoff, Michael Steinhoff, and Andrew Steinhoff; great-grandchildren Cale and Riley Burkhalter. Memorial service will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday, September 21st, 2009 at Rainier View Christian Church, 12305 Spanaway Loop Road, Tacoma, WA. Please make a memorial donation to the charity of your choice. Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924 East 176th Street Spanaway, WA 98387, (253) 531-6600.