David Vernon Wyatt

David Vernon Wyatt was born on May 26, 1943 in Salinas, CA to Buster and Florine Wyatt. As Janice’s baby brother, he completed the family. He lived in Orosi, CA for a bit before settling in Visalia, CA.

David sang in the Visalia Children’s choir as a child. He also shadowed his father as he built homes in the Visalia area.

After graduating from Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia, he attended the College of the Sequoias before entering Fresno State where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business. This began his life-long love of the Bulldogs. In his early twenties, he belonged to a group called Koinonian’s. It was in this group that he met his wife, Pam. David and Pam were married July 22, 1972. On their first date they went to a Fresno State football game. They went on to be season ticket holders for more than 50 years.

After college, he went to work for the County of Fresno, eventually rising through the ranks to be the Real Property Manager. While working for the county he made some lifelong friends and enjoyed playing cards on his lunch hour.

David’s greatest joy came from being Pam’s husband and then father to daughter Kelly, followed quickly by son Danny 19 months later. He was present for all the important events for his kids. He attended school programs, sports events, and music concerts with much enthusiasm. David loved to record games and activities for “posterity”. We are blessed to have those memories saved forever. Once Kelly and Danny were grown and on their own, David and Pam often travelled to Fresno State football and basketball games and even other countries. They loved their travel group and had many incredible adventures.

Every baby that came into contact with David learned “Pop Goes the Weasel”. He loved to see babies squeal with delight. David’s favorite babies in his later years were his grandchildren Lucas, Wyatt, Mia, and Molly. He loved to sing with the kids, tell his jokes, toss out a riddle and watch whatever it was that they enjoyed doing.

David was an avid reader and was a wealth of knowledge when it came to World War II. He also was the best Trivial Pursuit partner because of his vast knowledge of random information. David’s big smile, jokes, songs, sayings, and backrub hugs will be missed by everyone. This is a great loss for the family, he will be missed.

Remembrances may be made in David's honor to Shriner's Children's Hospital or the American Heart Association.