David Gilkerson

Obituary of David Alan Gilkerson

David Alan Gilkerson, 59, died June 13, 2014 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. He was born July 3, 1954 to Warren and Annette (Milton) Gilkerson. David was in the United States Navy, serving in San Diego, California, and the Pacific; he was honorably discharged in 1972 after having served for two years aboard the USS Anchorage. He attended school in Chehalis, Washington. For the past 35 years, he has lived in Onalaska and worked at Cedar Shake Mill as a wood worker. David met and married the love of his life, Barbara Clifford, on March 11, 1978. David enjoyed hunting, taxidermy, collecting rocks, blowing Mt. St. Helen’s glass. He also enjoyed reading and trivia, and had an interest in guns and ammunition. David loved to tell stories, and he knew tons of trivia. Above all, David loved to share his knowledge. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara Gilkerson of Onalaska; daughter; Sarah Roderbaugh of Rossville, Kansas; and two grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Annette. Please leave memories of David or condolences for his family in the Guestbook below.
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