David Michael Brooling

David Michael Brooling, age 79, died on September 1st, 2022 at his home in Belfair, Washington.

David was born on November 16, 1942 in Port Townsend, Washington to August Gilbert and Beatrice Agnes (Gill) Brooling. David was raised in Port Townsend, and graduated Port Townsend High School, Class of 1961. He worked as a gas pump attendant, Boeing storekeeper, shear operator, sheet metal mechanic, and oiler, before going back to work with Boeing until his retirement in 2010.

David’s hobbies included traveling with Maureen to Oregon. He also enjoyed playing the slots, camping, and gardening. David was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Townsend.

David is preceded in death by his parents August and Beatrice Brooling; his brothers Larry, Gerald “JT”, and Gary Brooling; and his sister Sandi Brooling. He is survived by his son Gerald “Ness” (Stefennie) Brooling, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Townsend, Washington on Saturday, November 5th at 11:00 a.m., preceded by a rosary at 10:30 a.m. Father Peter Adoko-Enchill will preside over the funeral. After the service, there will be a reception at St. Mary’s. The family invites all attendees to wear a Hawaiian-style shirt to the service in honor of David.

Memorial contributions can made to Feeding America’s Hungry Children, https://www.feedingahc.org/ . Please contact Carmen at 360-550-8306 with any questions.