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David John “Dave” DeGraaf Jr.

Birth	:	26 Mar 1960 Coupeville, Island County, Washington, USA
Death	:	2 Feb 2004 Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Pine Grove Cemetery, Topsfield, Essex County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6498100, -70.9507500
Plot	:	Sec 1, blk 6, lot 9
Description	:	David John "Dave" DeGraaf, Jr., 43, died suddenly at Whidbey General Hospital. He was born at Harpole Maternity Home in Coupeville to David J. Sr. and Gladys (Hassler) M. DeGraaf. Dave was a lifelong resident of Oak Harbor. He Graduated from Oak Harbor High School with the class of 1978. David served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1983. He left the Army as a specialist four, having spent much of his time in Germany. He received two Certificates of Achievement, Good Conduct and overseas ribbon. Dave worked for Copeland Lumber, Island County, and Krieg Construction Company for many years as a... Read More	David John "Dave" DeGraaf, Jr., 43, died suddenly at Whidbey General Hospital. He was born at Harpole Maternity Home in Coupeville to David J. Sr. and Gladys (Hassler) M. DeGraaf. Dave was a lifelong resident of Oak Harbor. He Graduated from Oak Harbor High School with the class of 1978. David served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1983. He left the Army as a specialist four, having spent much of his time in Germany. He received two Certificates of Achievement, Good Conduct and overseas ribbon. Dave worked for Copeland Lumber, Island County, and Krieg Construction Company for many years as a heavy equipment operator. He then went to work for Brown and Root at NAS Whidbey Island. At the time of his death he was an equipment operator supervisor for Chugach Development Corporation abourd the Naval Air Station. "Big Red", as many of his friends referred to him, was active in area sports with a great passion for baseball, both men's and co-ed softball, as well as basketball. He played with Jet City, P&L Construction, Krieg Construction, Oak Harbor Tavern, JoJO's Harbor Light, Ceder Ridge, DCI, Cooper Tire, and Chugach Development. Coach Dave could be seen on the fields of North Whidbey Little League, courts of NW youth Basketball, as well as assisting with the Oak Harbor High School Girls Softball program. Dave's loves were the outdoors, fishing, hunting, sports, crabbing, golf, cutting wood and spending time with his buddies. He will be rememberd as a man who always put his friends and family ahead of himself. He contributed his time, skill and wisdom to many charities in the community. Those whose lives he touched will miss his intoxicating smile, blue eyes, white hat, hard work ethic, and zest for life through family and friends. Dave was a member of the NRA; North WWhidbey Little League Association; North Whidbey Parks and Rec. repersentative; president of the Men's American Softball Association (ASA); district commissioner for ASA; Ducks Unlimited; North Whidbey Youth Basketball and the AAU Girls Basketball. Dave is survived by one daughter, Crystal DeGraaf at the family home; his Parents of Oak Harbor; three sisters and their spouses, Connie and Jim Westergreen of Stanwood, Cindy England of Oak Harbor, and Debbie and Jim Masden of Sedro Woolley; his adopted daughter, Leslie Fritch and her children, Alexis, Elizabeth, and Joseph; and his significant other Maggie Bear and her children, Josh, Libbe, and Lindsey. Nieces and nephews, Josh Westergreen, Jennifer Burt, Amber Anderson, Clark England, Tanya Anderson, Becky Anderson, Michael Anderson, James Madsen, and Jack Madsen. Nunerous aunts, uncles and cousins and his two former wives, Heike DeGraaf and Donna Rivera, also survive. Funeral services for Dave were held at First Reformed Church of Oak Harbor with Rev. David Lura of First United Methodist Church officiating. Private burial were held at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

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Where is David John “Dave” DeGraaf Jr.'s memorial?
David John “Dave” DeGraaf Jr.'s memorial is located at: Pine Grove Cemetery, Topsfield, Essex County, USA.
When did David John “Dave” DeGraaf Jr. death?
David John “Dave” DeGraaf Jr. death on 2 Feb 2004 in Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the David John “Dave” DeGraaf Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.6498100
Longitude: -70.9507500

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