David Wesley

David Louis Wesley Sr., 60, passed away peacefully at his home March 12, 2007.

David was born June 19, 1946, in Whitefish. After high school, he joined the Navy and was stationed in Philadelphia, Pa. While there, he met Shirley, marrying her on June 23,1967.

After being discharged in 1970, they moved to Coudersport, Pa. While living in Coudersport, they gave birth to their three children. In 1974, they moved back to Whitefish with their three children.

Dave was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting. His passions were playing with his grandchildren, sharing time with all of his friends and family, and camping at Upper Whitefish Lake.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Shirley; his three children, Robert, Karen and Dave, and their spouses David and Lexi; and his grandchildren Megan and Kelsey.

Dave will be cremated and his ashes spread over Upper Whitefish Lake, a place close to his heart.

A memorial service will be held at Austin Funeral Home in Whitefish on Friday, March 16, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow at Grouse Mountain Lodge.