David C. Sukau's Obituary
David C. Sukau was born on August 17, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Henry & Mary Strutz Sukau.
He died at a Portland hospital on August 31, 2004 at the age of 58.
He moved to St. Helens at the age of 5 and attended schools in St. Helens.
He married Janet on December 18, 1970 in St. Helens.
Member of the Christ Episcopal Church in St. Helens. He was a member of the Portland Roadster Show hall of fame. In earlier years he was active in stock car racing, Boy Scouts of America with his son David, was a master model car builder and customized 1/64 size diecast metal cars.
Survivors include: Wife: Janet; Son & Daughter-in-law: David & Mindy Sukau; Daughter & Son-in-law: Jennifer & Sean Simonson all of St. Helens, OR.; Sister: Mary Lou Nickelson of Warren, OR.; 3 grandchildren: Dana & Garrett Sukau, Jordan Simonson.
Viewing & Visitation: Friday 12-5 at Columbia Funeral Home
Celebration of Life: Christ Episcopal Church; Saturday 9/4/04 at 1:00 PM.
Private family committal service & vault interment: Bayview Cemetery-Warren, OR.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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