David loved to fish and hunt as he was an avid Bass Pro tournament fisherman along with hunting in Laredo and Brady Texas. He lived in Saudi Arabia for several years and traveled all through Europe. While there, he also became a Master Diver and scuba teacher. He loved his motorcycles and had many adventures all over the United States with his friends.
He was a truck driver for 23 years and then became a dispatcher for several years before retiring. There are several experiences he had while driving his truck. One such was he seemed to drive through hurricanes several times while on the road. There are way too many to verbalize here but when told, you’ll get a chuckle.
He attended High School at Brazoswood in Lake Jackson and graduated at Judson HS in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He also attended college at Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma.
David was preceded in death by his parents Carroll and Sharon (Brock) Thayer, his uncle Curtis Thayer, aunt Georgia Thayer Parrish, cousins Georgia Lee (Parrish) Williamson, Arleta Sue Parrish, Zelma Ann Parrish-Becker, Step Grandson Brayden of Los Angeles, Ca.
David is survived by Sister Sami Johnson and Brother-In-Law David Johnson of Georgetown, Tx., Significant other Sue Wilson of Lake Jackson, Tx., Step Daughter Brandy Ann Madden and daughter Tallisa of Las Angeles, California, Niece Brandi Michelle Butcher of Lake Jackson, Tx., Great Nephews Darren Zarragoza of San Antonio, Tx. and Aiden Butcher of Lake Jackson, Tx., Great Niece Areya Butcher of Lake Jackson, Tx., Uncle and Aunt Butch and Earleen Brock of Edmond, Ok., cousins, Dina Owings and husband Clint of McAllen, Tx, Colby Brock and wife Keri of Edmond, Ok., Debbie Parrish and husband Joe Bessette of Newalla, Ok., Janice Caldwell of Midwest City, Lou Ann Bass and husband Paul of Edmond, Ok., Harvey T. and Gie Parrish of Oklahoma City, Ok. and many other relatives.
A Celebration of Life for David “Bear” Thayer will take place on November 16th at 2:00 pm. at Restwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 1038 W. Plantation Dr., Clute, Tx. We would like for anyone that wants to visit after the service, to come by Bear’s home at 56 E. Sagebrush St. in Lake Jackson, Tx.
The family requests everyone to wear bright colors and come with many funny stories about “Bear” to share with all.
Honorary Pallbearers are Butch and Colby Brock, Paul Bass, Darrell “Hondo” Rogers, Billy Junkermier, Russell Kohlenberg, Blair Howe, Chris Oldham and Rich Godwin.
