Carl Eugene David, age 90, an 18 year resident of the Kettle Falls, WA area passed away on November 2, 2021 peacefully at his home.  Carl was born on December 12, 1930 in Seattle, WA the son of Oakley and Arthella (Acey) David.

Carl was raised in Pensacola, FL, San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA. as the family followed his father's Naval career.  Carl completed his education in Yakima, WA and then joined the U.S. Navy.  He was honorably discharged and returned to Yakima where he met and married Esther Bentz.  They began a family and resided in Richland, WA.  In 1965, Carl moved his family to Kent and took his skills as a plumber to the United Association Local 32 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters Refrigeration& HVAC Union.  They offered him a career of work opportunities in the Seattle area, as well as, on the Alaskan Pipeline.  Late in the 1970's Carl moved to Diamond Lake, WA where he could enjoy rural living.  He eventually returned to Western Washington and in 1992, Carl met Connie through church activities in Tacoma, WA.  Their friendship grew into love and they exchanged vows on Nov. 5, 1995.  Together they built a home in Tacoma before moving to Kettle Falls.  Having spent a lifetime of vacations and hunting excursions in Eastern Washington, Carl enjoyed every moment of his new found residence near Kettle Falls.  He and Connie worked together in retirement on the management of their rental properties in Spokane and Chewelah.

Carl was active in the Assemblies of God church serving on boards and teaching Sunday School for over 65 years.  Carl also served on the Martin Creek Community board and was a 50+ year member of the United Association Local 32 Plumbers Pipe Fitters Refrigeration and HVAC Union.

Carl's passion was the outdoors where he could hunt and fish.  He was also a HAM Operator for many years. He had a great perseverance, was goal oriented and compelled to succeed.   In the quiet time he enjoyed reading and studying his bible.  Carl had a wonderful intellect and understanding of the needs of others.  Compassion and a desire to live his life true to the Lord's teachings… "The Word was his plumb line."

Carl was preceded in death by one son, Darrell David (age 4).

He is survived by his wife, Connie David, at the home; 3 children, Dennis David (Diane) of Clarkston, WA, Susan Jensen of Tumwater, WA, Glenda David of Long Branch, WA; step-daughter, Seri Hamm of University Place, WA; 10 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren.

The funeral service for Mr. Carl Eugene David will began at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Gateway Assembly of God Church in Kettle Falls, WA.  The graveside service and vault interment will follow at the Garden Valley Community Church near Kettle Falls, WA.  Pastor La Roux Maier will officiate.  Memorial contributions may be given to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.  Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com .  Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.