David Stanley Comrie

David Stanley Comrie, age 77, passed away at home on Thursday, February 2, 2017. David was born November 14, 1939, to Alfred Stanley and Emily Ellen Comrie in Nottingham, England. He graduated from People's College of Technical Education, Rugby, U.K., in 1964. He worked for BICC Co. Ltd. from 1960-76; during that time he traveled the world for his work.

In 1975 he came to the USA for a job on Grand Coulee Dam, where he met and married Donna Quinton in 1976. They made Grand Coulee their home until Donna's death in 1999. David became a citizen of the United States in 1981. David opened Comrie Accounting and Tax Preparation Service in 1983. He retired in 2006.

He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge in both Grand Coulee and Brewster, Washington. David loved music and was an accomplished musician, sharing his gift with his church and various other organizations. He had a brilliant mind and quick wit. His hobbies included photography, golf, tennis, and dog training.

He married his wife, Mary, in 2001. Together they made several trips to the U.K., as well as national parks in the U.S. They made their home in Electric City until 2014, when they moved to Spokane Valley because of health issues.

David is survived by his wife, Mary, and beloved dog, Bronte; sister, Sylvia (Ken) Tatham of Calverton, U.K., nephew, Martin (Kim) Tatham of Stapleford, U.K.; stepchildren: Kim (Rick) Happ, Patty (Ed) Hinkey, Brant Quinton, Linda Maddox and Shauna Shaw.

At his request, there will be two services for David: one in Spokane and one in Grand Coulee.

We wish to thank the wonderful care of Dr. Jay Wittenkeller and his staff at Rockwood Cancer Clinic and Hospice of Spokane.

Spokane Services were held February 11, at Christ the King Anglican Church, 2103 E Mission, at 10 a.m. Grand Coulee Services will be at Zion Lutheran Church, 348 Mead Ave, Grand Coulee, at 11a.m., on Saturday, March 11.

"But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, For he shall receive me." Psalm 49:15