David Roger Faddis, 74, a longtime resident of the Concrete community, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Dave was born on November 4, 1937 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Harry & Thelma (Buston) Faddis. The family relocated to Seattle, living in the Ballard area where Dave was raised and attended school, graduating from Ballard High School with the class of 1956. He then served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard for two years. After the Coast Guard he returned to Ballard where he worked as a home delivery milkman for Darigold, and then began a long career in Real Estate.
In 1970 Dave moved his family to Concrete where he opened Skagit Valley Reality, which he operated for several years. He also worked as an ambulance driver, later becoming a licensed EMT and then a Paramedic. Dave worked as a paramedic for hospitals in Skagit, Island and Whatcom Counties. He was instrumental in organizing Concrete’s Aero Skagit Ambulance service. He also taught EMT classes for many years. Dave loved working as a paramedic for 27 years.
He was an avid rock hound, a passion he shared with his brother and his dad. He enjoyed collecting gems, minerals, and petrified wood from all over the world. He was a gold & silver smith and would make beautiful jewelry pieces for his family and friends. He was also a carver, creating treasures from wood and soap stone. Dave was a lover of dogs, always having one as his constant companion, and his latest dog, Zoe, had adopted Dave, coming to his home from a neighbor and just never leaving.
Dave is survived by his children, Christine Hamilton and her husband Richard of Camano Island, and Douglas Faddis and his wife Tami of Mount Vernon. Six grandchildren, Amanda Nguyen and her husband Michael, Jeremiah Taylor and his wife LaNora, Matthew Hamilton, Nicholas Williams, Corey Williams and his wife Angie, and Cayla Pitts and her husband Steven. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Marjorie Faddis, two nephews, Mike & Jeff Faddis and his faithful companion, Zoe. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, James Carl Faddis.
A Celebration of Life open-house will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at The Farmhouse Inn from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
The passing of Dave took us by great surprise as we had just seen him the day before, looking so happy, as he always did! Although we’ve only known Dave for a few years, we considered him a great friend and our “Rock Guru”. Dave helped Ken set up his lapidary equipment and he was our “go to guy” whenever we had questions about rocks and petrified woods. Whenever we visited him at his house, if became almost embarassing how he would send us home with a bucket of rock to cut and polish! We were looking forward to a outing with him to Eastern Washington this summer to look for his favorite – petrified wood pieces. We will surely miss him!
Our thoughts and pryers are with you and your family, You will be deeply missed, you were always a very good friend who would always do things for others, from pulling us out of a snowy ditch to being a good firend to talk to, lots of fun to work with with in Real Estate and very knowledgeable in so many different aspects of life, It was a shock to hear that you are gone and we will always miss your smile.
John and sue
I met Dave when I began working as a police officer in Concrete in 1985. Dave was an excellent paramedic and a credit to his profession. I will be praying for his family and hope that they hold their fond memories of him in their hearts. May God bless you and yours. My sincere condolences, Steve
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Growing up in Birdsview and being Shirley Claybo’s neice I will always remember Dave as a good family friend. If there was a ball game Dave would always be there with a smile on. God bless you all, I know Dave will be miss but always in our memories.
Thank you Dave for being such a great father and grand father to your family. You passed some wonderful ways to your family. I’m so glad I knew you. I’m thinking of the family throught this hard time but Remember family–Dave lives in your hearts and always be with you. He now rests in peace.
I’m so glad I knew Dave–He was a wonderful father and grandfather..He seems to have passed some great ways to his children. Thank you Dave for always being there for your children..Children must always remember that he stills lives in your hearts and will always be with you. My thoughts are with the family as they go thorough this hard time. Dave is at peace now.
I have such good memories of Dave the paramedic, as he brought me so many people over the years. He always had a cheerful spark to make life better, and in the early days, encouragement for the very new nurse. He also encouraged me to explore in the North Cascades and learn to love this land. He is missed.
My thougths and prayers are with you as you miss him even more. May you find comfort in God’s care.
Alita
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I worked w dave for many years when I was at skagit as a paramedic and nurse, I really enjoyed working with him and hearing his stories.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Godis with you in your grief.
Tim