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Peter Knowlden posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
I met Dave in 1996 when I came to the US to work at Salmon Terminals. We worked together for the next six years. In that time he helped me with both my business and personal life. I can only think of a handful of people who made a difference in my life and Dave was one of them. We shared a love of music, literature, politics and vodka martinis. Actually, I think it was vodka martinis, music, literature and politics. I enjoyed his dry sense of humor. I will miss him.
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Beverly McCoskey posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing from my good friend, Becky Wulfestieg. I became acquainated with Dave thru the EAP where I sought help during a devastating divorce. I have always wished I could have let him know how my life has turned out and what a tremendous help he was to me. I have been happily married to a wonderful man for nearly 20 yrs. God Bless you , Dave, and all your family who will dearly miss you I am sure. Sincerly, Beverly McCoskey, Gig Harbor, WA
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Jim & Veronica Dhanens posted a condolence
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Dear Friend, Dave
You were and remain special to us. Your interest in us as a person without ever putting down, helping and caring. The conversation could be general or advising, Dave was sincere and fun. Our talks about our Catholic faith, now you know. Thank You!!! We are Blessed. Donna we will keep in touch. Dave we will miss you!!
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David and Kristine Ensberg posted a condolence
Saturday, December 27, 2008
We have many fond memories of great conversations with Uncle Dave. He always had a way to bring you a smile. We will cherish the memories of our times together. We will miss him greatly.
Love,
Dave and Kris,
Laura, Erik, and Karl
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Larry & Maxine Jones posted a condolence
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Dave was a great father and great man. He helped a lot of people through counseling and with a lot of love. The world will miss him but heaven is lucky to have him.
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Dee Bayne posted a condolence
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Dave was a very strong influence in my life. He gave me the courage to survive a bad marriage and to have faith in myself. He was always there for me and helped me raise my son to be the best he could be without a father he could count on. His words continue to guide my life! I will always remember him.
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Michael Strong posted a condolence
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Dave had been one of my closest friends since we met when I was an exchange teacher at OHS in 1970-71. Although we subsequently lived in different continents for many years before I moved back to the States, we kept in touch, and I benefited greatly from that relationship. Like so many others who experienced his attentive listening, his genuine interest in the complexities of other people's lives, and his thoughtful advice, I turned to him often when faced with any number of life's difficult decisions. We enjoyed each other's vigorous competitiveness which came out not only in intellectual discussion, but in tennis (usually me), golf (usually him), racquetball (me), horseshoes (him), cribbage (him), darts (me), pool (him), shuffleboard (tie). We took four or five trips to England together that were always successful because we appreciated the same things: a good beer, long conversations with anyone who was interesting, sports, museums (but not for too long), plays, concerts, and just driving through the countryside. He was a good man, a good friend, and I will miss him. I am sure, however, that I will stay in touch with his family and continue to benefit from our relationship through them.
PS I took a photo of him at my 50th birthday party with a tea cosy on his head that he swears I must have photoshopped, but I didn't. I promised him I would never show it to anyone, so you'll just have to believe me.
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Dick and Joan Deyoe posted a condolence
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Good bye old friend, we've been through some interesting times together. Counseling groups, racquet ball, golf, boating, parties, highball dance club, cribbage, poker and bridge playing, church, etc, etc, etc. Our kids interacted when they were younger. All of these are fond memories and we wish they didn't have to end this way. Our best wishes to Donna, Erik, Susan and Chrissy. May the Lord bless you all, now and forever more...D/J
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Mack & Louise Moore; Boise, ID posted a condolence
Sunday, December 21, 2008
We lived in Olympia from 1967 to 1970. We were very close to David, Jewell, and their children Kris, Susan, and Erik.
Mack, especially was a close friend of Dave, and he (Dave) remains to this day, an important presence in Mack's life. The late 60s were a volitile period, with highly emotional politics, and violent forces of change. Dave's intellect helped frame many discussions of each family's hopes, dreams, and beliefs. Together they created several church-based race workshops that eventually involved many people, and led to profound decisions in Mack's life.
The two families also enjoyed many delightful hours laughing and sharing life. It was a special time, and we are eternally grateful for the Ensberg family's friendship.
Dave will be missed and remembered forever!
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Adrian Briggs posted a condolence
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Dave was very generous with his time and his lifetime's wisdom to me and others. I also appreciated and enjoyed his wide knowledge and his love of a good intellectual argument. He was not patronising and said what he believed straightforwardly and was not afraid to point out if he thought your logic or thoughts were faulty. I found this refreshing and stimulating.
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Betty Carlson posted a condolence
Saturday, December 20, 2008
This is especially for Donna -- I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. That is a wonderful picture you have used for this site and the Olympian. Donna, I am thinking of you and hope we can catch up again someday.
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Paul and Becky Wulfestieg posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Dave was a counselor, a mentor and a dear friend to us for many years. He was intelligent, compassionate, straight-forward and a great listener. He had a keen sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye - he made us laugh. Dave helped us to save our marriage and our family, and we will always be grateful to him for his commitment to helping us see "the forest through the trees". We will miss him, but we will never forget him. Our thoughts are with Donna and the family - how lucky you were to have him in your lives - how lucky he was to have you in his.
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Marjorie and George Morris posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Remembering David through his teaching since he started at Jefferson Jr. High. I'm sure he touched many, many young lives.
Thinking of you, Donna, and your family.
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Charlie Kirry, OHS class of '76 posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
My sympathy for the family, I understand your loss. Mr. Ensberg was a great fellow and was responsible for a great deal of good in the people whose lives he touched.
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Gregg Akehurst, Student posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
I remember Mr. Ensberg very well as a vice principal at Olympia High School. Very firm but very fair. I only irritated him once and he handled the situation well. He was a kind man and I appreciated his fairness, sense of humor. He is the reason why I wear protective eye wear when I play sports. I am sorry for your loss and will be thankful he was in the education system at OHS.
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