DAVID HUGHES Obituary


DAVID ANTHONY HUGHES
August 13, 1950 ~ March 14, 2013

David A. Hughes, 62, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on March 14, 2013 in Portland, OR. He was born on Aug. 13, 1950 to Raymond and Lauretta (Pettis) Hughes in Williston, ND.
David served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and received three Purple Hearts during his tour.
On Feb. 3, 1995, he married Carol Dyer in Vancouver.
David worked as an apartment manager for the Parkview Apartments in Vancouver until his retirement 4 years ago.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to go with his son, Michael.
David is survived by his wife, Carol, of Vancouver; son, Michael Hughes of Aloha, OR; his "pride and joy", granddaughter, Olivia Hughes; as well as numerous other family members.
There will be a graveside service held in the honor of David at Willamette National Cemetery, on Wed., March 20, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Family Memorial Mortuary in Gresham, OR is entrusted with arrangements.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 19, 2013.
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Sorry to hear of Daves passing we had lots of fun in High School. you have my deepest sympathy

Nyle Trogstad

March 23, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your entire family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Georgia (Skaare) Raulston - Class of '68

Georgia Raulston

March 20, 2013

I too was a classmate of David's at St Joe's School in Williston. I have fond memories of David from those days long ago. And my husband, Lynn, remembers pick-up basketball games in the neighborhood in junior high. Our sympathies and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Eileen Kjorstad

March 19, 2013

So sorry to hear of David's passing. May God fill the hole in your heart that you feel today with beautiful memories of David.
My sincere condolences!

Judy Lieffring Thomson

March 19, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to your family, may your hearts be comforted by your memories through life. With Sympathy, Jan Baker WHS 1968 Classmate

Jan Baker

March 19, 2013

To The Hughes Family:

I had the pleasure of going to school with Dave for many years back in his hometown. He was a good soul, always seeming to carry a smile and a pleasant way. Though I've not known much of his post-high school days, I'm sure he brought goodness to all who knew him.

Rest In Peace, David.

Scott Key

March 19, 2013

Sympathy to the Hughes is extended by the Class of 1968 Williston North Dakota. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat Hagen

March 19, 2013

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