David 'Dave' Fredrick Tri Obituary (1934

Dave ended his earthly journey at Fieldstone Memory Care on December 19, 2019 and went to join his daughter, Kathy, in Heaven. He had been residing at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima for the past year and a half. Dave was born February 23, 1934, in Rochester, Minnesota. His parents, Jean and Andrew Tri moved their family several times in Montana before settling in Williston, North Dakota. Dave successfully participated in basketball, football, and track at Williston High School. Upon graduating he was offered and accepted a full four year basketball scholarship to Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where he played from 1953 to 1957. While at Gonzaga he met Phyllis Champoux. They were married in 1957. Daves teaching and coaching career began at Seattle Prep High School. After two years he moved to Wapato where he taught and coached for 37 years. He was a long time member of the Yakima Valley Football Officiating Association and worked several High School and College football games in the Northwest. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Kathy Morford, his sister, Patti Campbell, and his brother Tom Tri. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and four sons; Mark, Scott (Rose,) Steve (Gail,) and Greg (Lisa) Tri, his eight grandchildren, Kennedy Tri, Paige Tri, London Tri, Darcy (Jake) Harbolt, Maddie (Jacob) Carpenter, Parker Tri, and Jacob Tri and Marie Tri. He is also survived by his brother, Jim (Marilyn) Tri. A Vigil Service is planned for Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 6:00PM and the Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 10:00AM, both at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, followed by a Reception in the Parish Hall and a Graveside Service at Holy Rosary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to LaSalle High School, and sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home, (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936) who is caring for the family. We wish to thank Fieldstone staff and Hospice Heartlinks for their care and compassion while taking care of David during his stay. Vigil Holy Rosary Catholic Church Thursday, December 26, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 201 N Iler St. Moxee, WA 98936 Memorial Mass Holy Rosary Catholic Church Friday, December 27, 2019 10:00 AM 201 N Iler St. Moxee, WA 98936 Graveside Service Holy Rosary Cemetery Friday, December 27, 2019 1:00 PM Holy Rosary Road Moxee, WA 98936 Reception Holy Rosary Catholic Church Friday, December 27, 2019 201 N Iler St. Moxee, WA 98936 Reception will follow Mass.