DAVID GEORGE VIGNA, SR.
April 19, 1926 ˜ March 31, 2022

David G. Vigna, Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 31, 2022, on what would have been his 71st wedding anniversary with Claire M. (Michels) Vigna, who preceded him in death in 2008. Dave was born in Tacoma on April 19, 1926, to Italian immigrant parents Rocco and Angelina Vigna.

He attended schools in Tacoma and joined the US Navy during WWII, where he served in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked in the shipyards in Bremerton as a supply warehouseman. Dave and Claire were married in 1951 and together they had 4 children. They relocated to the Vancouver area in 1973, where he worked for Bonneville Power until his retirement in 1983. They enjoyed golfing and he was a member of Club Green Meadows until age 95. One of his proudest achievements were the 5 holes in one of his golfing career. They also enjoyed square dancing, camping at Haven Lake and spending time with their family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire; parents, Rocco and Angelina; brothers, Irving "Frank" and Adoph "Carl"; and grandson, Anthony Horton. He is survived by his sister, Gloria Slosar; sons, David Jr. (Lori) and Christopher (Geni); daughters, Sandra Horton (Larry) and Jennifer Williams (Mike); 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Ridgefield, WA, with a reception following.