Longtime Harborite David W. Vessey Sr., 92, passed away April 20, 2019, at his home in Aberdeen. David was born on July 24, 1926.

David married Doris Mae Vessey (Wilder) Feb. 18, 1955, in Aberdeen. Before retiring in 1988, he worked as a truck driver for Standard Oil Co.

An avid fisherman, you would see David and his wife on the Willapa River or Smith Creek.

David is survived by his wife Doris of Aberdeen; son David W. Vessey Jr. of Aberdeen; three daughters, Connie Wright of Lynwood, Terri Hakkola of Star Lake and Barbara Vessey of Westport; sister Romona Weehunt of Yuma, Arizona; brother Clifford Vessey of Aberdeen; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Aberdeen Elks.