DAVID BEE OBITUARY

Bee, David 72 Feb. 09, 1944 Aug. 21, 2016 David Lawrence Bee, 72, of Vancouver, Wash., (formerly Portland, Ore.), passed away on August 21, 2016 in Portland, due to complications while battling cancer. David was born on February 9, 1944 in Washington D.C. to Max C. Bee and Florence (Wrabetz) Bee. David grew up in Virginia, Utah & Colorado. He graduated from Granger High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah & the University of Nebraska (at Omaha). In Omaha he met the love of his life, Maryann Caniglia. They were married on August 19, 1968 in Omaha. David was a veteran, serving stateside as a sergeant in the Marines for 4 years (1967-71) where he was involved in the new field of computer science. David and Maryann took a leap of faith and moved to Oregon in 1971 and he spent most of his life in the Portland Metro area. He worked as a computer programmer for Tektronix for almost 20 years. He retained his love of technology throughout his life. He also enjoyed creating art (photography, sketching & painting) and was a voracious reader of all things. David had quirky sense of humor & heartwarming laugh. Although reserved at times, David enjoyed socializing and people always commented how much they liked him. David enjoyed traveling and loved the Pacific Northwest, especially the Oregon coast, where many happy days were spent with his family. David was an intelligent, kind man who loved his family. He and his son had the opportunity to spend a lot of time together and grow their relationship over the last few years. He continued to love and miss his wife ever since her passing in August of 1991. He is reunited with her now. He is survived by his son, Brian; brother, Robert "Bob" Bee; and sister, Marianne Endicott. He was preceded in death by his wife Maryann & parents. A special thanks for all those who helped him battle cancer. He is loved and will be missed. A service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Donelson/Firlawn Cemetery (1070 W. Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123), (visitation, with service starting at 11 a.m. with interment thereafter). The service will be performed by his brother, the Reverend Robert Bee. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Published by The Oregonian from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2016.