David Anthony “Papa Dave” Holbrook 1953 - 2021 Washington

David Anthony “Papa Dave” Holbrook
BIRTH
30 Sep 1953
Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
DEATH
29 Jun 2021 (aged 67)
Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID
229204965 · View Source
MEMORIAL
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DAVID ANTHONY HOLBROOK
September 30, 1953 ˜ June 29, 2021

David was born September 30, 1953, in Vancouver, Washington, the son of Robert (Dale) and Avettia (Trudy) Holbrook. He was the fifth of ten children and born on the same day as his oldest brother Bob, five years apart. He and his siblings were raised on the family farm in the Walnut Grove-Minnehaha area of Vancouver, Washington.

David was a proud graduate of Hudson Bay High School and Central Washington University. David was also a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was known for his great sense of humor and was a kind, generous and hardworking man. He loved his career as a Washington State Probation and Parole Officer.
David's greatest love was his family and he was fiercely protective of family. He absolutely adored his children, grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was never too busy when it came to family gatherings and for several years hosted the Annual Holbrook 4th of July family reunion at his home.

His parents, Dale and Trudy and brothers, Bob and Tim; preceded him in death. Affectionately known as "Papa Dave" he is survived by his former wife, Barb Holbrook; children, Wendy Sturm and Corey (Kellie) Daniels; grandchildren, Katelynne Cox, Rileigh Grady, Cameron, Cole, Carson and Casey Daniels; brothers, Dennis (Linda), Mark (Maggi), Joseph (Perla) and Paul (Nancy); sisters, Debbie (Greg) Linder, Nancy (Terry) Reddish and Mary Beth (Scott) Lynn; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive David.

The memorial service was held July 13, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vancouver, Washington.

Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on July 6, 2021.

Family Members
Parents

Robert Dale Holbrook
1923–2015


Avettia Agnes Holbrook
1924–2011

Siblings

Robert Dale Holbrook
1948–2020


Timothy Ralph Holbrook
1949–2021