David Duane Fish

David Duane Fish passed away peacefully, of natural causes, on July 13, 2025.

David was born on March 19, 1951, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Lawrence and Frances Fish. He joined a pack of brothers (Bob, Mike, and Jerry) and began a life of adventure. With three older brothers, it goes without saying that there was always something to do. The four brothers enjoyed their time together exploring nature and competing in all sorts of activities, like wrestling and boxing. Three years after David's birth, the family welcomed a new addition: his sister Laurie, who displaced him as the "baby" of the family, though his youthful spirit never faded.

In 1955, the family planted roots in Oregon's Willamette Valley, first settling in Lake Oswego before moving up and down the valley over the next 14 years. David went to elementary school in Lake Oswego and Monmouth, junior high school in Monmouth and Eugene, and graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1969. He enjoyed a buzzing social life in his teenage years and while a knee injury sidelined his football ambitions, he stayed close to the action as a "yell king" on the Lake Oswego rally squad.

Following his graduation from high school, David ventured across oceans and borders to call places like Guam, St. Thomas V.I., and Alaska his home. Having satisfied his wander-lust he returned to the lower-48 and spent many years living in and around the Portland area. In 1993, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing from the University of Portland. His professional career was spread across several trades, working in restaurants, sales and marketing, and in retail. In 2009, David came full circle and returned to Monmouth, where he spent the remainder of his days enjoying life "on the farm."

Everything outdoors was David's "jam," and that's where he preferred to spend his time. He grew up camping, fishing, hunting, and golfing, and those were passions he carried with him throughout his life. He also loved sports, particularly college football and the Oregon Ducks.

Charismatic and outgoing, David had an uncanny ability to make friends wherever he went. He brought joy to those around him with his quick wit, smile, and signature charm. He wasn't shy about sharing his opinions-or a well-timed joke-and always aimed to steer conversations toward laughter and light. He often summed up his perspective with his trademark phrase: "Yeah, baby."

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Frances, and his sister, Marceda. He is survived by his brothers Bob (wife Donna), Mike (wife Sue), Jerry (wife Tris); sister Laurie (husband Thomas); many nieces and grandnieces, nephews and grandnephews; and lots of cousins, all of whom he loved deeply.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please honor and remember David in your own way-whether you're spending time outdoors, cheering on the Ducks, or simply enjoying one of life's everyday pleasures.