David W Heffernan

David William Heffernan

5/12/1937-3/28/2012

In the blink of an eye, David went to claim his spot in heaven with Jesus, his wife of 43 years, Selma, his brother Dale, and his father William and mother Emmy.

David was born in Washougal, Wa, 74 years ago. He moved to Auburn with his family in 1941. He was in the class of 1956 at Auburn High School. At the age of 18 he joined the Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic. He then went on to vocational school to learn auto mechanics. He was employed as a mechanic at several auto dealerships in Tacoma before going to work for the Pepsi Company where he spent 23 years until his retirement. He was a well liked and dedicated Pepsi man until the end.

He enjoyed tinkering with and building mechanical devices, working on cars and camping in Packwood, WA. He was an active member of his church, Lifegate Foursquare in Auburn and loved telling people about his savior Jesus Christ, reading his bible and singing hymns.

David is survived by his stepsons Chris Slade (Carol), John Slade (Patricia),and grandchildren. Brothers ; Paul (Bonnie), Chuck( Phoung), Dennis (Zana), and sisters; Nancy Hunter (Larry), Mary Peterson, Ruth Ware (Ron), Doris Brisbin (Earl), Kathie Heffernan (Dale) and many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also a special friend, Sue Olson.

Services will be held at Price-Helton Funeral Home on Friday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. Reception following at Lifegate Church at 307 E. Main Street, Auburn. Graveside services will be held on Monday April 9th, 11:00 a.m. at Fir Lane Memorial Park-924 East 176th St. Spanaway, WA. Visitation will be on Wed.and Thurs. 3:00-8:00PM at Price-Helton. A donation can be made to Lifegate Church benevolent fund.

Home from the earthly journey, Safe for eternity; All that the Savior promised- That is what heaven will be. -Amen