Date of Death: November 8, 2022
Service Details
In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted; no services are planned.
Obituary Notice
David Lee Westfall, 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.
He was born November 3, 1946 in Dowagiac, the son of Clarence and Vivian (Rudd) Westfall.
Following his graduation from Dowagiac High School in 1965, he went into the Navy from which he retired.
A subsonar man based out of Pearl Harbor, the Navy was his life. His was the first class of nuclear subsonar check, and he was so proud of finding nuclear subs all over the world. He went from sub to sub to train sailors, and taught at the San Diego Naval Yard and Annapolis.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his brothers, Thomas Westfall and Patrick (Kyong) Westfall; sister-in-law, Glenna Westfall; nieces and nephews, Ken Westfall, Greg (Deanna) Westfall, Brad Westfall, Amanda (Kevin) Estrada, Jon Westfall and Stephanie (Nik) Ong; several great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers Ken and Mike.
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Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Just learned of David’s passing, our condolences to the family. Thankful to him for his service. God’s Blessings to all.
Don and Carol Gard (cousins)
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He sat next to me in many classes since we were always in alphabetical order.
He was a great guy and would always leave you laughing.
So grateful for Dennis’ service. He is truly missed.
Pat, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and safe travels