David Livingstone Perry

David Livingstone Perry

Oct. 30, 1930-March 8, 2024

David Livingstone Perry (Capt. US Navy, Retired) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Davenport, Wash., at the age of 93, with his beloved wife Judy by his side.

He was born in Cumberland, Maryland, on Oct. 30, 1930, to the Reverend Samuel C. and Edna Mae Dickisson Perry. He was raised in Miami, FL, where his parents built and led The House of Prayer Church.

David graduated from Miami High School in 1948 and Georgia Tech University in 1953. He entered active duty in 1954, serving aboard minesweepers and destroyers until retiring as Captain of the Active Reserves in 1984.

His first civilian career was as the director of electrical systems for the Apollo Space Program. Afterward, he enjoyed a long career as an electrical engineer with Boeing, which took him from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to Renton, Washington, by way of California. During his years in the Defense and Space Division of Boeing, he worked on many black-box projects including the Stealth Bomber and Cruise Missile.

David was married to Florence Brinkman, with whom he had four children: David Jr. (Laurie) Perry, Stephen Perry (deceased), Andrea (Bob) Justus, and Jeanne (Doug) Barker. David was especially proud of his children.

In 1981, he married Judy Mrosek. David and Judy enjoyed over 44 years of travel, family time, and living life. He enjoyed close, loving relationships with his stepdaughters Laura (Raymond) Guy, Leanne (Paul) Weber, and Beth (John) Vavrousek. Together, Judy and David have 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. David cherished his grandchildren and was very loved by them.

Although he was known as an avid fisherman, David will be mostly remembered by his family for his faith in Jesus, his deep and abiding love for Judy, his mastery of words, his subtle wit, and his skills in the kitchen- especially for his Santa Maria-style barbeque.

While David will be missed immeasurably here on Earth, his family and friends take comfort in knowing that he is walking now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

David will be interned at the Veterans Military Cemetery in Medical Lake, Wash., on Mar. 25, 2024.