Dave Lee Fennimore passed away in his daughter's home on November 08, 2021 in Scotts Mills, Oregon. He was born on February 26, 1933 to Bill and Mamie Fennimore, he was the 2nd child of 8.
He married Esther Crites on November 29, 1952 at the St. Mary Parish house in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Dave and Esther lived most of their lives in Scotts Mills. They had 4 children throughout the years. Dave was a logger for most of his life along with being in the Scotts Mills fire department for 22 years. In the 70s he was the mayor of Scotts Mills and in 86' Dave and Esther co-founded the Scotts Mills Community Center alongside Bill and Peggy Barber. Dave assisted with organizing the neighborhood watch program. He was also known in the community as the Bird House Man. He enjoyed creating unique Houses and feeders. Dave loved fishing and hunting and was very passionate with the stories he told to his friends and family. He will be missed tremendously. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther, son Vernon Lee, daughter Roberta Ann, parents Bill and Mamie, and brothers Bill and Tim Fennimore.
He is survived by his children Dave Fennimore and Nikolina (William) Barber. Grandchildren Elijah (Dora) Barber, Jamin Barber (Shaya Patterson), Neiman Fennimore, Teata Fennimore, and Christopher Fennimore along with 9 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at holy rosary church in Scotts mills on November 16th with rosary at 10:30 AM mass at 11 AM and burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. Assisting the family is Unger Funeral chapel.