Kern County Obituaries

David Lease Perry

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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March 8, 1921 – June 11, 2004
David Lease Perry passed away peacefully on 
June 11 at Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield.
David was born with his twin sister Doris Kook 
on March 8, 1921 in Holt County, Mo. to Ethel 
Lease and Elmer Perry. He grew up in a small 
rural town. 
David was an active and mischievous youth. He 
left home to join the Navy where he served 
during World War II from 1941 to 1945. 
Handsome and fun loving, David dated several 
young ladies while he served. 
After the war, he followed his sister, Charlotte 
Bailey, to California where he began his career 
as a plumber and spent a few years dating until 
he fell in love with his favorite dance partner, 
Diane Patteson. He and Diane had four children, 
John Perry, Sharon Schmidt, Jan Jensen and 
Susan Hall. 
David was a devoted father who kept his family 
laughing. He shared and instilled his love of the 
outdoors with his children on their annual 
camping vacation. 
After retirement, he traveled by motorhome with 
his second wife, Allene. As a widower, after her 
death a few years ago, he began dating again. 
David was an avid bowler and dancer. He lived 
independently until falling ill the day before his 
83rd birthday this year. During his illness, he 
was cared for by his first wife, and still good 
friend, Diane Elderson. 
His ready wit, laughing eyes and loving ways will 
be remembered by all who knew him.
David is survived by his children, 12 
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, his 
sisters, and many loving friends. 
A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 
19, at St. Jude's Espiscopal Church. Father 
Wesley Clare officiated at the service. 
Wood Family Funeral Service handled the 
cremation arrangements.

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