David Wayne Vanover's Obituary
David W. Vanover, age 64, a longtime Tacoma resident passed away Sunday February 26, 2017 at Orchard Park Care Center in Tacoma. Born in Hood River, Oregon, to J.B. and Joan Vanover (Vann), he graduated from Hood River High School and also retired from the United States Army. Dave also worked in quality control in plastics manufacturing. He enjoyed camping, traveling and flying first class. Surviving family include his close friend and companion of 38 years, Luis Figueroa of Tacoma, sister Patricia Parks of Lebanon, OR. and also by nieces, nephews and close friends.
David will be missed and is loved by his family and friends. Loved ones are currently putting details together to celebrate his life and a more complete obituary will be coming. Please honor the life and memory of David by leaving cherished memories and messages with photos for his family on the guestbook page.
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