David Eldred

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David Wayne Eldred was born on Monday, May 22, 1950, in Syracuse, New York. He was the first-born child of Eldon Grant Eldred and Dorothy Mae (Rollins) Eldred. He had a younger sister, Patricia Ann.

 

David spent the first 18 years of his life in upstate New York, living in the Lake Ontario plain. Most of these formative years were spent in the small hamlet of South Butler. He was active in Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts. David graduated from Leavenworth Central High School in June 1968. In September 1968, he enlisted in the US Army and became the second generation of the Eldred family to serve in the military. He was first stationed in Ft. Dix, New Jersey, for Basic Training and Ft. Lee, Virginia, Quartermaster Center and School for Advanced Individual Training.

 

David then spent two back-to-back tours in Vietnam. Later going to Taipei, Taiwan, on R&R in 1970, David decided to reenlist when he found he could be stationed there. On September 10, 1970, he married Hsueh Mei Chu of Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China (they later divorced). In October of 1971, their first son, Michael David, was born at the US Naval hospital in Taipei. In February 1973, David was assigned to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, Military Intelligence Center and School, where he received further Advanced Individual Training. There in April 1973, their second son, Jeffery Ronald, was born.

 

In October 1974 was another move as David was stationed in Bad Krueznach, Germany, in the 8th Infantry Division (Pathfinder). A year later, Jeffery was taken ill and subsequently sent by medevac to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. David was compassionately reassigned back to Ft. Lee, Virginia, where he served as a Senior Instructor in The US Army Quartermaster School, and as a Platoon Sergeant. Jeffery's condition continued to worsen and he passed away on September 14, 1976. Jeffery is interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

 

In August of 1978, David was appointed as a Warrant Officer One (WO1) in the Quartermaster Corps and proceeded one month later to Germany for his first assignment as an Officer. He served as the Supply Support Technician for the V Corps Aviation Supply Facility in Hanau, Germany, for four years. In August 1980, David was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2). In September 1982, he PCS'd (Permanent Change of Station) to The 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightning) in Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii, by way of Ft. Lee, Virginia, to attend The Supply Management Officer Course for four months.

 

Arriving in Hawaii in January 1983, David was assigned as a Brigade Property Book Officer for the 25ID DISCOM (Division Support Command). In June of 1984, he was assigned as the Support Supply Technician for the Class IX Facility of the 25th ID. In April 1985, he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3). In March of 1987, David was selected to attend the Senior Quartermaster Warrant Officer Course at Ft Lee, Virginia. Upon conclusion of that course, PCS'd to Fort Lewis, Washington, accepting an assignment as the Senior Division Supply Technician in the ACofS G4 (Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics) of the 9th Infantry Division (Old Reliables) in July 1987.

 

In this position, David was the OIC (Officer in Charge) of the Division Inspector General IG Team for Maintenance, Supply and Transportation. He later served as the Support Supply Technician for the 9ID Class IX Facility in the Main Support Battalion. This was David's final assignment. Much of his career was spent in Infantry Divisions and consequently he was worn down physically. Declining promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4), David chose to retire after almost 22 years of service. He was placed on the US Army retired rolls effective June 1, 1990. His proudest moment was near the end of May 1990 when he administered the Oath of Enlistment of the US Army to his son, Michael. This marked the third generation of Eldred men to serve in the United States Army.

 

After retirement, David attended South Puget Sound Community College for two years in which he worked in the VA work study program for the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. He worked closely with the legislature, updating Veterans Benefits documentation for the WADVA. Upon completion of this job, David became a Corrections Officer at the Washington State Reformatory in Monroe for several years.

 

In May of 1996, he went to work for Pierce County Security, and stayed with them for 16 years.

For the last several years, he served as the Patrol Division Supervisor. In July 2012, David fully retired.

 

In June of 2002, David met Mardene (Johnson) Hofferber. In July, they began dating, and David proposed on Christmas Eve 2002. They were married on March 1, 2003. Many great adventures ensued since they loved to play golf, hunt upland birds, fish, and travel all over Western Washington, camping in their RV. They especially enjoyed RVing at Cape Disappointment, Grayland Beach, and Ocean Shores.

 

David was a lifelong hunter, fisherman, and loved to golf with Mardene. He was very active in the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), the US Army Quartermaster Officers Association, National Rifle Organization, and the John Birch Society.

 

David's awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Presidential Meritorious Service Ribbon, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal (15* Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal (15 Oak Leaf Cluster).

 

David passed away May 13, 2024, in Olympia, Washington.  He was proceeded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Ann (Eldred) Tavers; and son, Jeffery Ronald Eldred. He is survived by his wife, Mardene; son, Michael David, and daughter-in-law, Tammy Kay (Sterling) Eldred; grandsons, Jay and Tyler; stepdaughter, Teresa Lynn (Cody) Board, and son-in-law, Lance S. Board; stepson, William Jay Cody; granddaughter, Laura, and grandson-in-law, Adrian Washington; grandsons, Chase, Zachary, Dillon; granddaughter-in-law, Krystalyn, and Seth and granddaughter-in-law, Danielle; great-granddaughters, Isabella, Autumn, Sawyer, Safi and Piper; and great-grandson, Liam.

 

Services will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 1:00 p.m. at South Sound Manor, 455 North St. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5601 6th Ave. S, Ste 491, Seattle, WA 98108 or online by clicking HERE; or the Lions Eye Bank.

 

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