David Williams Passes Away at 72
David P. Williams of Hermiston passed away on Dec. 19, 2020 in Hermiston at the age of 72.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1948 in Ontario to Gordon and Alyce Williams.
He attended Nyssa High School, graduating in 1966. He married his high school sweetheart, LeRoyce Schlupe, in 1966 and they moved to Hermiston in 1973, where they raised their four children together. David was a hard worker, taking on a variety of jobs in agriculture over the years. He retired from R A Farming in 2017.
David was an avid golfer and was known to enjoy a glass of fine Scotch and a cigar after a day on the golf course. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a sharp card player whose witty comments brought much laughter to Pinochle games. An all-around handyman and perfectionist, David was also fond of woodworking and completed many home-improvement projects.
Above all, David was a loving and devoted husband, father and Poppa. He was a kind and gentle husband with an extraordinarily humble and selfless spirit. David cherished his family and would have sacrificed anything for them. Despite working long hours, he was always up for tossing a ball, practicing lay-ups, or hitting a few golf balls with his kids when he got home. Constantly prioritizing his family, he made time for coaching softball, hunting trips, and building projects. His grandchildren also experienced his unconditional love and support, as he never missed an opportunity to attend their sports events, music festivals or graduations, proudly cheering them on. Although he was a man of few words, he had a huge heart and his family never doubted how important they were to him.
David was incredibly loved and will be greatly missed by many, including his wife of 54 years, LeRoyce; his four children, Wendy (John) Top, Andrea
(Wayne) Claver, Jennifer (Kent) Karsten, and Joshua (Whitney) Williams; his 14 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Dec. 28, 2020 at the Hermiston Cemetery.
David’s family requests that any remembrances be extended in the form of donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org/donate).
Please share memories of David with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
