David Hersey

Dave Hersey (59) passed away on June 6th, 2014 at Cottage in the Meadow surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Wenatchee on June 3rd, 1955 to Walter and Mary Hersey. He attended the St Joseph’s school in Wenatchee. After the death of his father in 1964, he moved to Yakima with his family. He attended Davis High School in Yakima and earned his GED while attending Olympia Vocational Technical Institute where he learned welding. He returned to Yakima in 1977 and worked for George Joseph Fruit Co for 18 years where he headed the maintenance and fabrication department. After leaving there he was a partner in A & D Construction for a while before returning to the fruit industry working for Larson Fruit and then as the maintenance supervisor for Monson Fruit in Selah. Dave married Sue Brussman on April 22nd of 2006 and retired shortly thereafter due to poor health. Dave faced his multiple health challenges with courage, determination and the loving support of his wife and family. He is survived by his wife, Sue, Yakima; brother Larry Hersey, Spokane; four sisters: Carolyn (Dennis) Nelson, Yakima; Barbara Hersey and Sharon Hersey both of Seattle, and Janice Hersey, Yakima; his two step-sons, Steven (Jessica) Shaul, and Shane Brussman, both of Yakima; mother in law, Beverly Riddle, Yakima and one granddaughter, Hailey, the pride and joy of his life. The family would like to thank Dwaine Avery and Mike Wood along with all the church friends that helped care for him at home. Also Dr Boyd, Dr Tanya Ferguson and the excellent staff at Cottage in the meadow for the care you gave Dave. He is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held this Sunday, June 15th at 2:00pm at the Fairview Seventh-Day Adventist. 1010 S Fair Ave. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David Hersey, please visit our flower store.