David John Fazende

David John Fazende, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at home. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2013 and from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 4th at Kayser's Chapel. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday September 4th at Kayser's Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

David was born on August 11, 1934 at home on Magazine Street in New Orleans, Louisiana to Fernand Laurence Fazende and Mary Desiree McCann. David graduated from high school in New Orleans, went to trade school, and then enlisted in the Air Force, stationed at Larson Air Force Base. It was in Moses Lake that he met the love of his life Kay Louise Jones. David and Kay married on June 20, 1956. After his time in the Air Force he worked as a welder for U & I Sugar then went to work for Monte Holmes at Moses Lake Iron and Metal. David worked for Monte for several decades. Thorough the years Monte, Ruth, and co-workers became family. Family was important as David and Kay had five children of their own. For years David stayed involved in his kids activities, Little League, Boy Scouts of America, soccer, and never missed a concert or sporting event. David was instrumental in supporting his sons to become Eagle Scouts.

David is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Crystal and Chris Knight and Robin and Gerald Goude, one son, Robert Fazende, son-in law, John L. Miller, daughter-in-law, Jeanie Fazende, grand kids, Samantha Fazende, David E. Fazende and Tyler Fazende, brothers Louis (Bobbie) Fazende and Robert Fazende, sister Lydia (Howard) Mendelson, family friends, Kerry Townsend, Cherie and Cheyenne Crose, and numerous nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his wife Kay Louise Fazende, his parents, Mary and Fernand Fazende, his daughter Kim Miller, son, David Fazende, brother Fernand Laurence Fazende JR, sister-in-laws, Arla and Doris Fazende, father and mother-in-law, Clark and Florence Jones.

A good man is one who is loved for the warmth and caring in his heart. A wise man is one who teaches by fine example of his life. A strong man is one who worked hard and always done his best for the family. To his family these words describe David John Fazende. David's passing leaves a void in the lives of his friends and family who are thankful for the memories. Dad, we love you and will miss you so much!