1944
David
2016
David L. Bee
February 9, 1944 — August 21, 2016
David Lawrence Bee, 72, of Vancouver, Washington (formerly Portland, Oregon), passed away on August 21st, 2016 in Portland, due to complications while battling cancer.
David was born on February 9th, 1944 in Washington D.C. to Max C. Bee and Florence (Wrabetz) Bee. David grew up Virginia, Utah & Colorado. He graduated from Granger High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah & the University of Nebraska (at Omaha). In Omaha he met the love of his life, Maryann Caniglia. They were married on August 19th, 1968 In Omaha, NE. David was a veteran, serving stateside as a sergeant in the Marines for 4 years (1967-71) where he was involved in the new field of computer science.
David and Maryann took a leap of faith and moved to Oregon in 1971 and he spent most of his life in the Portland Metro area. He worked as a computer programmer for Tektronix for almost 20 years. He retained his love of technology throughout his life. He also enjoyed creating art (photography, sketching & painting) and was a voracious reader of all things. David had a quirky sense of humor & heartwarming laugh. Although reserved at times, David enjoyed socializing and people always commented how much they liked him. David enjoyed traveling and loved the Pacific Northwest, especially the Oregon coast, where many happy days were spent with his family.
David was an intelligent, kind man who loved his family. He and his son had the opportunity to spend a lot of time and grow their relationship over the last few years. He continued to love and miss his wife ever since her passing in August of 1991. He is reunited with her now. He is survived by his son Brian, brother Robert (Bob) Bee & sister Marianne Endicott. He was preceded by his wife Maryann & parents.
A special thanks for all those who helped him battle cancer.
He is loved and will be missed.
A service will be held at Donelson/Firlawn Cemetery (1070 W. Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123) on Thursday, August 25th at 10:00 AM (visitation, with service starting at 11:00AM with interment thereafter). The service will be performed by his brother, the Reverend Robert Bee.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
David was born on February 9th, 1944 in Washington D.C. to Max C. Bee and Florence (Wrabetz) Bee. David grew up Virginia, Utah & Colorado. He graduated from Granger High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah & the University of Nebraska (at Omaha). In Omaha he met the love of his life, Maryann Caniglia. They were married on August 19th, 1968 In Omaha, NE. David was a veteran, serving stateside as a sergeant in the Marines for 4 years (1967-71) where he was involved in the new field of computer science.
David and Maryann took a leap of faith and moved to Oregon in 1971 and he spent most of his life in the Portland Metro area. He worked as a computer programmer for Tektronix for almost 20 years. He retained his love of technology throughout his life. He also enjoyed creating art (photography, sketching & painting) and was a voracious reader of all things. David had a quirky sense of humor & heartwarming laugh. Although reserved at times, David enjoyed socializing and people always commented how much they liked him. David enjoyed traveling and loved the Pacific Northwest, especially the Oregon coast, where many happy days were spent with his family.
David was an intelligent, kind man who loved his family. He and his son had the opportunity to spend a lot of time and grow their relationship over the last few years. He continued to love and miss his wife ever since her passing in August of 1991. He is reunited with her now. He is survived by his son Brian, brother Robert (Bob) Bee & sister Marianne Endicott. He was preceded by his wife Maryann & parents.
A special thanks for all those who helped him battle cancer.
He is loved and will be missed.
A service will be held at Donelson/Firlawn Cemetery (1070 W. Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123) on Thursday, August 25th at 10:00 AM (visitation, with service starting at 11:00AM with interment thereafter). The service will be performed by his brother, the Reverend Robert Bee.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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