David Waite On November 17, 2016, David Waite, peacefully stepped away f from a life well—lived, surrounded and sup— ported by his beloved family in his Shelton home. BOrn and raised on Harstine Island with his two brothers and sister, David’s presence and work will continue to have a lasting impact on this community and a“ who knew him. 10, 1941‘ in Shelton, Washington to George and Maxine Waite. The growing family enjoyed an active, often adven- turous childhood on Harstine, participating in many outdoor and wa- ter activities. Motorcycle racing was a family pas- . sion and his aptitude for racing resulted in David competing in the sport as a professional. Following graduation from Shelton High School in 1966, David continued to wOrk and race before entering the US. Army during the Viet Nam War. He honorably served his country as Sergeant E-5 with the C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th Artil- lery. Upon his return to SheltOn in the early 19703, David worked with several builders introducing innovative construction techniques to Mason County. As David, started his family, he founded his own busi- ness, Waite Construc- tion, in 1977. David 12/1/26“, remained in the con- , struction field through- out his career, building residential homes and commercial structures with pride and efficiency. As his own family grew to include twosons and two daughters, he ac- tively supported and en- couraged their interests including motorcycle rac- ing, skiing, equestrian and water sports, and art. A hands-on father, David traveled with his family throughout the country supporting his children’s activities and visiting family. Although diagnosed with brain cancer that eventually shortened his life, David always looked forward . 7 and lived an active, pro— ductive life. ‘ David met the love of his life, Cheryl Weston, and spent twelve won- derful years tOgether. ' Seven of those years were spent living, work- 7 ing, and playing in An- chorage, Alaska. David and Cheryl married in , 2011 and following his retirement, returned to live in Shelton. He thoroughly enjoyed and loved his immediate and extended family his strength and quick wit. David is survived by his wife Cheryl Wes- ton Waite, children Ga— briel Waite (Lisa), Julia White (Chad), Chris Waite, BriAnne Waite, and Kelly Weston. He. was predeceased by his mother Maxine. He. is survived by his father George Waite, sister - Cindy Waite, brothers Ed and Bill Waite, four grandchildren, and nu- merous nieces, nephews and cousins. miliéfiseicéF— ebrating David’s life will be held December 3, 1:00 —f1:00 pm, at his sister’s Cmdy’s beach home at 7 l 80 E. Pickering Lane, 1 Shelton, WashingtOn. In lieu of flowers, the fam- ily requests you consider a contribution in David Waite’s memory to the Seattle Veterans’ Admin- ‘1 1stration Fisher House 1660 S. Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108. ’ E family gatherings with , OCR Text: David Waite On November 17, 2016, David Waite, peacefully stepped away f from a life well—lived, surrounded and sup— ported by his beloved family in his Shelton home. BOrn and raised on Harstine Island with his two brothers and sister, David’s presence and work will continue to have a lasting impact on this community and a“ who knew him. 10, 1941‘ in Shelton, Washington to George and Maxine Waite. The growing family enjoyed an active, often adven- turous childhood on Harstine, participating in many outdoor and wa- ter activities. Motorcycle racing was a family pas- . sion and his aptitude for racing resulted in David competing in the sport as a professional. Following graduation from Shelton High School in 1966, David continued to wOrk and race before entering the US. Army during the Viet Nam War. He honorably served his country as Sergeant E-5 with the C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th Artil- lery. Upon his return to SheltOn in the early 19703, David worked with several builders introducing innovative construction techniques to Mason County. As David, started his family, he founded his own busi- ness, Waite Construc- tion, in 1977. David 12/1/26“, remained in the con- , struction field through- out his career, building residential homes and commercial structures with pride and efficiency. As his own family grew to include twosons and two daughters, he ac- tively supported and en- couraged their interests including motorcycle rac- ing, skiing, equestrian and water sports, and art. A hands-on father, David traveled with his family throughout the country supporting his children’s activities and visiting family. Although diagnosed with brain cancer that eventually shortened his life, David always looked forward . 7 and lived an active, pro— ductive life. ‘ David met the love of his life, Cheryl Weston, and spent twelve won- derful years tOgether. ' Seven of those years were spent living, work- 7 ing, and playing in An- chorage, Alaska. David and Cheryl married in , 2011 and following his retirement, returned to live in Shelton. He thoroughly enjoyed and loved his immediate and extended family his strength and quick wit. David is survived by his wife Cheryl Wes- ton Waite, children Ga— briel Waite (Lisa), Julia White (Chad), Chris Waite, BriAnne Waite, and Kelly Weston. He. was predeceased by his mother Maxine. He. is survived by his father George Waite, sister - Cindy Waite, brothers Ed and Bill Waite, four grandchildren, and nu- merous nieces, nephews and cousins. miliéfiseicéF— ebrating David’s life will be held December 3, 1:00 —f1:00 pm, at his sister’s Cmdy’s beach home at 7 l 80 E. Pickering Lane, 1 Shelton, WashingtOn. In lieu of flowers, the fam- ily requests you consider a contribution in David Waite’s memory to the Seattle Veterans’ Admin- ‘1 1stration Fisher House 1660 S. 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