Our beloved David Wayne Blacksher went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was born on June 28, 1960 in Mount Vernon, Washington the son of Ray and Rita (Hansen) Blacksher. 
David grew up in Big Lake and attended school in Big Lake and Sedro-Woolley.
David had a smile that could light up a city and this magnificent huge loving spirit.
He was so much fun to be around and he made life long friendships wherever he went.
He was a fantastic cook and loved cooking for his friends. David was a brilliant artist and he shared his art with everyone. He loved the great outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing. David would plant a garden every year and he planted gardens for his family members and friends. He had a huge green thumb and he was so generous to others.
David also enjoyed getting together with his friends to play his guitar and harmonicas. He would at times share this with family members and we loved every minute of it.
David was the kind of brother that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. We miss you and love you so much David. You were so unique, so not of this world. God decided he needed another angel and we all wish he could have waited. You were a diamond in the rough.
David is survived by his mother, Rita Blacksher of Sedro-Woolley. His brothers, John Blacksher and his wife Amelia of Medford, OR, Leonard Blacksher of Sedro-Woolley and Larry Blacksher and his wife Angie of Lyman. His sisters, Gloria Sandcrant and her husband Mike of Concrete, Carol Cates, Rose Hayes and her husband Raymond, Lily Blackburn and her husband Chris, Sheri Cochran and her husband Lanny and Mary Lou Jones and her husband Doug all of Sedro-Woolley. Also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray in February of 2009.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 2:00PM at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery with Pastor Jonathan DiMusto of CitiPoint Church of Mount Vernon officiating. Following the services a Celebration of Life potluck and barbeque gathering will be held at Riverfront Park in Sedro-Woolley. Visitation will be available from Wednesday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday from 9am to 1pm at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Donations for David’s funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated.
Still miss u sooo much!!
david always was and always will be a brother to his freinds i will miss his humor and his good additude on life,even when we didnt see eye to eye on stuff he remained a freind.you will be missed bro
Dear Rita and Blacksher Family
We are so sorry for the loss of a life that was so loved by many. Dave aka:
Hound Dog.
Our deepest sympathy, may we all fine peace and comfort in the memories of Dave in the days ahead.
I first met Dave in Junior High at Cascade. At first I wasn’t very nice to Dave and teased him a lot, but Dave wasn’t a person that held a grudge, he accepted my apology and we have been friends every since.
A couple of things I remember is when we were younger and we would get home late. The first thing Dave would do is check your fridge to see if there was something to eat. he liked to eat!
We would make huge Dagwood sandwiches out of everything in the fridge. GOOD EATS!
Through the years and BBQ’S we would compliment each other on our cooking and the recipes we would make up.
Dave was always interest in how the kids were doing growing up. He had made Crystal a glass bead necklace when she was very young and she still cherishes it today at 24 years of age.
We are thankful to have known Dave he had a character and uniqueness about him which made him one of a kind. We will always remember him fondly as a friend.
Love always,
Howard, Kathi, Crystal and Levi Phillips
Dear Family and Friends- I cannot Express the Hurt that We Feel for All of You or the Shock of Our “HoundDog” passing so quickly! Just Know that You are All in Our Hearts and Prayers!!!!! David was always so Kind with a ‘Big Warm Smile and a Great Big Hug” everytime I saw Him. We Will Always Miss Him but Never Forget Him- God Bless and Keep You All until We All Meet David again!!!! In Love and Sympathy-Sincerely Kristy Hayes & Family
Ohhh Uncle David how I miss you, I remember so many of my childhood memories and U always being there or walking through the door with your infectious smile, You were so kind and so giving everyone loved you. You left this world so sudden and I wish I could of had one more conversation with you or hear you sing and play your guitar. I did get to make you an iced tea a couple of days before and I was so happy you enjoyed it. I will always be thinking of you and when it’s time to go moral picking I will pick some just for you and make sure grandma get’s some to… I love you and I will never forget your smile or your laugh.. I know you are in a better place and you are up there with grandpa having a good time playing your harmonica’s and looking down upon us. Alexis says she loves you and she misses you.. She’s gonna miss you asking her if she wants an icecream everytime she came to see you and grandma. I LOVE YOU UNCLE DAVID
dave; you will be missed by our family and many others.we are so thankfull
that dave is [we are not going to say was because dave will always be with us] my brothers best friend.we all are so thankfull to have hounddog///dave as a dear friend.;you will be missed; we all thank dave for being there for our brother when he needed a friend ; dave would always be there for him.
we all know dave he will still be looking after us all.;
we all are so blissed to have dave as a good friend
I am so sorry for your loss David or “Hounddog” Will be missed He was a great man full of Life and Love for everyone ! Crazy fishing trip I remember many years back up in Marblemount going to the soap stone quarry. Just great fun every time we hung out! R.I.P. Tami & Family
Grandma and Family,
Sorry to hear of the recent passing of Uncle Dave.I just heard this morning from my mom,while we were on vacation in Memphis.Wish I could be there and comfort you all.Uncle Dave was such a sweetheart to me every time I saw him.I can still hear his laugh.I am very sad to hear he is gone.God bless you all and lots of love.
Hickory,NC
We are so glad we had a chance to visit with David in April and see his beautiful paintings and garden. Our prayers are with all of you as you mourn his passing, and remember the love he shared with so many. God’s love and peace be with you!
Cousin Lynne
David was a dear friend and very loved by us and everyone who had the opportunity to know him. His music and love of cooking made us fast friends. Even though I loved to tease him-and he loved teasing back- the love was and always will be there. We will always remember ‘HoundDog’ as the life of the party and the soul of the experiences we shared. Take Care Friend!