David Tellvik

David Tellvik passed away on October 20, 2024 in Seaview, Washington at the age of 87. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Julius "Joe" S. Tellvik and Elise Anita Anderson on March 6, 1937.

David and his family moved to Vashon Island, Washington in 1944 and he graduated from Vashon High School with the class of 1955. He married Nancy Key in 1959 and later divorced. He lived in the Seattle area until retiring from The Boeing Company, Everett location, in 1992 after a 36-year career in drafting and management. 

David married Sandra (Stone) Nelson in 1993, who grew up on the peninsula. After several years in Bothell, WA they moved to the peninsula permanently in 1999. 

David enjoyed the sport of Curling for many years where his team, based in Seattle, took first place in U.S. Nationals and second place is World Competition in 1976. He also loved to ride his Harley Davidson which he did for nearly 40 years. In later years, he enjoyed working on and repairing computers for friends and neighbors. 

David is survived by his wife, Sandra Tellvik, of Seaview, Washington, son Travis Foxx, of Seattle, Washington, step-son Michael Nelson (Leslie) of Petaluma, California, grandson Christopher Foxx and granddaughter Catherine Foxx, both from Seattle, Washington

He is preceded in death by his mother in February, 2005 and his father in September, 2010. 

Per his request, no public service will be held. Private inurnment will be in Ocean Park Cemetery in Ocean Park, WA. 

Suggested memorials to Ocean Park Cemetery, PO Box 1001 Ocean Park, WA. or Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, PO Box 153, Ilwaco, WA.