David worked in many trades in the construction field until he found a
home with the Port of Bellingham in 1985 as a maintenance person and a
proud member of the L.L.W.U. Local #7 up to the time he went home to be
with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David and Janell attended Cornwall
Church of Bellingham where David was baptized on October 12, 2008.
The joy of David's life was spending time with his wife and children. He
also enjoyed spending Saturday nights at Skagit Speedway with his dad and
brother-in-law, where he met other fans and friends, camping with his
family at Baker Lake, working on their property and spending time with
friends.
David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Eleanor
Skogstad and Patricia Sharrah; niece Michell Kiernan; and brother-in-law
Jack Pullar.
David is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janell Partlow; sons, Benjamin,
and Matthew; and daughter, Lauren, all of Bellingham. He is also survived
by his parents, Duane and Dorothy Partlow, siblings, Diane Pullar, Darlene
(Steve) Kreiter, Donna Wilson of Bellingham, Dennis (Lisa) Partlow of
Lynden, and Donald (Peggy) Partlow of Ferndale; and numerous aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and in laws.
David would like to express a special thanks to friends Kelly
Hollingsworth, Aaron Bliss, and David's favorite out law and her husband.
He will be truly missed by all of his family and friends.
There will be a private family burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. A
memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM at
Cornwall Church, 4518 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham In lieu of flowers,
David would like donations sent to Whatcom Hospice, 800 E. Chestnut, Suite
1-C, Bellingham, WA 98225 or any cancer foundation of your choice.