David Lee Lawing passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. David battled with prostate cancer for over eight years, some days were painful, other days were joyful.

David always had a cheerful positive attitude and those who knew him would remember David greetings, “How are you”! He always thought of others first and always said he was blessed, because he had a wonderful loving family that put him first, and he put his savior the Lord Jesus Christ first, allowing him more time to build friendships and collecting more family members as he would put it.

David served in the US Army and held the rank of Sargent and was proud that all his sons served within the same branch. He was proud that the Lawing family was a military family and served their Country Honorably.

David married his sweetheart  Wevee (Pilling) Lawing in 1965, together they raised five beautiful children and enjoyed each and every day as they journeyed through life adventures.

David worked for Ford Motor Company in West Side Ford Seattle Washington for 19 years. Then working for Bob Skaggs Motors in Bremerton Washington for 8 years. David eventually retired after working 20 years with the South Kitsap School District 402 and the Kitsap SeaTac Air-Porter Service.

David and Wevee decided to move to Eastern Washington in 2001 & settled in West Richland with their twin sons Kurt & Keith Lawing.

David decided to stay busy and was hired by several local car dealerships within the Tri-Cities as a dealer tradesman, moving new vehicles throughout the Northwest until just shortly before his passing. His wife, twin sons and family admired him, as his passion for vehicles and the love he had for cars.

His biggest passion was his 1965 Mustang, where he and his twin sons, and grandchildren actually restored from frame up. The car was even painted by his twin sons to include everything to restore a car. He and his family took the car to several mustang car shows, where he received numerous awards to include his favorite “Columbia Crest Winery Presidents Choice Award”.

David worked his last 20 years for; Lithia Dodge – Tri-Cities, Bill and Debbie Nissan, McCurley Integrity Honda and Subaru and Royal Columbia senior living community.

David was a member of Columbia Community Church and the Pacific Northwest Mustang Club.

David is survived by his wife Wevee Lawing, sons Kevin, Karl, Kurt, Keith and daughter Kaylene. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Reddel of Arkansas. Also to mention several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There will be a service in his honor at Einan’s Sunset Gardens Richland, WA, Friday Aug. 20 at 10am, chapel ceremony, graveside and reception to follow. Any donations may be made to the  non-profit organization: Pacific Northwest Mustang Club.