David Wynn Bryson, age 74, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away Friday September 10, 2021. He was born June 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California to Marvin and Marian (Lawson) Hatley.
David served in the U. S. Navy and the Marine Corps. He served one tour in Vietnam.
David is survived by his son, Ryan Blair; sisters, Peni Carr, Tamra Smrekar and Debra Benjamin; granddaughter, Naomi Walters; many nieces and nephews.
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I just recently discovered Dave had passed. He served with my husband, Michael McAninch, which I didn’t realize until Dave contacted me through the Mike3/7 site and was very comforting. I honor all of our veterans, and especially the medics like Dave. He was a good marine.
Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear about Dave. He and my husband, Ron Sackmann, were best fishing buddies. After Ron passed away in 2009, Dave kept in touch with me often to ensure I was safe and that all was well in my life. I’ll never forget his home in SW because of the ladybugs…a symbol of good luck. May his memory be a blessing.
Dave…….I am deeply sadened to hear of your passing. How ironic it is that today while cleaning up my PC I came across the information and stored you gave me about your tim ein Vietnasm and sice.
You were a good man. Still are.
Love ya man.
Doc Bruce.
Very saddened to hear of David’s passing. I met David in High School and quickly became one of my favorite people, always had kind words and actions for people, didn’t matter where they stood in “popularity”lines. He was quick with that famous smile and jumping in to help where needed….ie his military service to the people of our country, helping head reunions.
Having moved out of the area after High School, really lost touch for years, but connecting up again at the class reunion was priceless!
Condolences to his family – HUGE HOST of FRIENDS and Class of 1965.
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. My classmate, dear friend, fishing and hunting partner. With Cindy and My recent move to Lake Chelan the hunting opportunities opened up a whole new area for adventures and I’m saddened David won’t be sharing them with me.
Dave and I were childhood buddies,,,we lived across the road from each other,,we were guys that lived in the woods,,fished a lot,,roamed all over that place,,but I moved to the Seattle area,,lost touch,,but in about 2016 at my brother’s memorial,,there was dave,,so we reconnect,,,he was in Vietnam,,,I was in Vietnam,,me a marine grunt and him a corpsman,,who would of thunk,,,we alway stay in touch after that,,so sad to see him go,,I just want say something about a marine corpsman,,they had it tough,,when things got messy,,they saved us,,David was still effected by that,,Semper Fi buddy
I served with Dave ‘Doc’ Bryson in Vietnam. He was an exceptional Corpsman, much respected by the Marines he took care of. Doc and I were wounded on the same day (8/2/1969), and he patched me up and sent me off, ignoring his own wound. We reconnected years later and I was always pleased to meet him at our reunions and when I visited family in Seattle. A fine guy who will be missed by me and many other Marines. Rest In Peace! Semper Fi, brother!
Dave and I go way back, met him when Roger Hicks and I visited him on a trip out west to see him and Rogers family. Stayed at his place and talked about life and death. Loved the guy like a brother and also JB. Memories where made not to be forgotten. RIP .
Dave was a good man. He went out of his way to check on me, and visit with me after my dad passed away. The love he demonstrated for my family was completely selfless. He stepped up at a difficult time, and I’ll never forget it. I’ll miss him!
Remember the Bryson’s well from my childhood. Sad to hear of his passing. My heartfelt condolenses to the family.
I’m so shocked and saddened to hear Dave passed away. He, his sister Peni and I were proud to be part of the Sedro Woolley class of ‘65 and it was important to him that our class kept in touch so he has been active in the planning of reunions for a long time. He’s going to be sorely missed but his memories will stay with us. Rest In Peace my friend 🙏🏻
Very sorry to learn of Dave passing. Neighbors for over thirty years.
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. We lived across the road from David, Peni, JB and the twins in the late 50’s. We played together many times and attended Sammish Grade School together. We moved in 1961and lost touch, it was just last year we all connected again, my siblings and I visited with David and had a wonderful time of reliving old times and telling many stories. David was always a nice boy and a lot of fun to play with, he will be missed by many.