David Lumsden passed peacefully on July 18 with loved ones by his side at the home of his daughter and her family in Preston, Wash. after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.

David was born at home in Friday Harbor on Feb. 24, 1947 to William and Barbara (Buck) Lumsden in the “Kirk House” (presently the site of Friday Harbor Elementary School) David was a graduate of Friday Harbor High School Class 1965 and attended Skagit Valley Community College.

In 1965 David met Cathy and they married in 1966 and to this union a daughter was born.

David was a proud member of the American Legion, Vietnam War Veterans.

David is survived by his daughter, Mindy Colleen (Gary) Swezy, grandchildren; David and Colleen Swezy, and former wife Cathy K. Cichy. Siblings; Joan Lumsden, Robert S. (Kathy) Lumsden, Lawrence Dean (Heather) Stratton. As well as all members of the Lumsden-Stratton-Buck families.

A memorial service will be held Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Jackson’s Beach with a reception and potluck to follow at The American Legion Post 163, Friday Harbor, Wash.