David McCallum Obituary

Hi Darlene, It's been a month or so and I still can't believe he is gone. I always admired and thought of Dave as a good friend and a good employer even though he was not actually my boss. He was always so happy. My daughter was living in spokane and home sick when she went to the lilac parade and saw Dave coming down the street, she was so excited to see someone she knew, she ran out and gave him a hug. He never let me forget what a crazy daughter I had. Dale is missing him and all his advice on his diabetes. Take great pride in being able to be married to such a wonderful man. We think of you often. Gail & Dale

Darlene, I was saddened to read about your loss. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jerry

I worked for Dave at the insurance office in Puyallup from 1984 - 1991. He was truly a great man to work, for I could not of asked for a better boss. I unfortunately was out of town and was unable to attend his funeral so I wanted to extend my sympathy to the family and let them know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always have fond memories of Dave.

Dave will be missed by us and our family very much. We have some great memories of being together camping, card games, Daffodilians, and visiting us wherever we lived. We were so looking forward to seeing you when we came back in Sept. You were a great guy and a lucky guy to have had Darlene to be there for you. "Davey", "Dougie", and "Donnie", Deena, Debbie, and David send their love and prayers, too. We could go on forever talking about our fun times together couldn't we. We'll miss you.

You will be really missed at the Wahington State Apple Blossom Festival this year and all to come. We always looked forward to seeing you and Darlene every year. Not only in Wenatchee but at other festivals around the state. Years ago when I first met you I was amazed at what a small world it really is when you told me that you and my brother Don had been camping and socialized together back in the old days. I miss him dearly as Barb and I will miss you. Thanks for all the good times and laughs, cheers. We love you,

Dave will be sorely missed. We first met Dave and Dena in 1974 when we were new Applarians. Dave was certainly bigger than life and will not be forgotten. Our deepest sympathy to Darlene, the boys, and all the family.

Sincerely, Ed and Joan

One of the funniest memories I have of Dave was at the Magnificent mutt show last April. Well of course Dave was there with thier shiny yellow beamer and of I guess Dave isn't as big of a dog fan as he is a "Dawg" fan, so while some of us girls were walking admiring that nice car we all noticed that someone Dave was sleeping in the front seat, so we had to take a picture. Well he made the hightlights tape with that picture :-). I always used to bug him about letting us drive his car! He never ACTUALLY let us though darn it! I'll never forget his love for the Huskies either. He will be greatly missed. Darlene and family our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tough time.

God Bless

Princess Megan

Spanaway Lake 2005

DARLENE & FAMILY- As you know, Dave has been a very close friend for many years, mostly through the Daffodilians. But it started with the YMCA camp on Lake Tapps in the 1950s where he was a cabin councilor as a "teenage Dennis the Menace", and included UW Husky games (home, away, and Bowl Games), Daffodil road trips, dinners out together, and the infamous 9-11-2001 Husky Cruise from "Hell." We always had lots of fun and we will MISS him greatly. We thank Dave for all that he has done for the Daffodil Festival as well as the many other causes that he so graciously supported over the years. He will not be forgotten.

I will never me able to think about the Daffodil Festival without thinking about Dave. He was always at the events with a smile on his face and a Cougar joke to give to us. He will be greatly missed and my condolences are with the entire McCallum family.

-Princess Mallory 2004 Royal Court

Dave, as well as the entire Mccallum family were a big part of our lives when I was growing up. I speak for all of us when I say how sad we all are to hear about Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. One thing is for sure, we will never forget all the wonderful times we had with Dave and family. The Arca Family - Touchdown (Terry), Fieldgoal (Dan), Stephanie & Ron Arca.

What a tremendous loss this is! I will never forget "Mr. Wonderful". He was an amazing boss to me when I joined McCallum-Blair in August of 1996.



I loved his sense of humor and hearing about all the practical jokes that he loved to play.



I also loved hearing about his deep, deep love for his family. I know that his grandchildren were his pride and joy. There will never be another Dave. I pray for your family and send love & blessings to you all!



God Bless,

Janna

Dale and I, and our daughters, Sheila and Dawn, have had our lives enriched by our long friendship with Dave and his family. We have many fond memories of times spent together, both here and on the road with our Huskies!! Dave was generous to a fault with both his time and his resources, he never failed to respond when asked to contribute to one of our causes. We loved Dave and will miss him dearly. Our thoughts are with the family, the Friend Family

Whether he was wearing his yellow coat or not, Dave always put a smile on my face, and his sense of humor and contagious personality is irreplacabale! Darlene, and the rest of Dave's family, my love to each of you. I will hold you close to my heart through this time.