Passed away at age 73 on May 8th 2021 after a long battle of medical problems. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Prineville, OR. Dave was born to Henrietta Smith and Kenneth Townsend on May 3rd in Salem, OR.
At age 19 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. Dave had a passion for fishing, hunting, and camping. He spent his younger years up at his uncle Art's property in Spray, OR.
He is survived by his sisters Linda Branchfield of Roseburg, OR and Debbie Snowen of Washougal, WA.
He married Katherine White and had two daughters: Deion Ravens of Vancouver, WA and Samantha Gilliam of Vancouver, WA.
He later divorced and married Theresa Townsend. They were married for 39 years. Through marriage with Theresa, he gained two stepchildren: Jason Thorud of Redmond, OR and Rachael Thorud of Redmond, OR. He is also survived by his grandchildren Tyler Wagner of Vancouver, WA, Britany Martini of Vancouver, WA, Tazzalyn Thorud of Prineville, OR, and Nathan Thorud of Redmond, OR. Also his 2 great grandchildren Nevaeh and Sybil Wagner.
Dave was his happiest when he was fishing or hunting. He was a very hard working man. He loved working with his hands and was an excellent welder. He will be deeply missed by all of his loved ones.
We will meet again one day in Heaven.....
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