Lt. Cmdr, USN "Retired" David "Dave" Alan Hodgson passed away peacefully at home following a long and valiant fight with cancer at 78 on February 9th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.   He was a retired Naval aviator and 1968 Naval Academy Graduate

Dave was born December 24, 1943, in Tucson, AZ, and grew up the son of an Airforce pilot, moving around often, including attending high school in Brazil.   Dave always had a positive outlook and a genial quick wit.   He loved music, golf, and spending time with his family, in person or online, "killing zombies" with his son, Matt, who resides in Mississippi.   He supported and loved his Grandchildren, attending countless dance recitals and choir concerts; and enjoyed their frequent visits.  Dave was loved and admired by all who knew him.

David leaves behind his loving wife, Mary Ellen.  His son, Matt and his wife Robyn, of Hernando, MS.   Grandchildren, Noah Hallquist, Hailie Hallquist and her fiance, Easton Connolly.  Step son Jim Hallquist and his wife, Mary.   Sisters, Diane Trunek of Bellingham and Cathy Trunek of Massachusetts.   And his loving dachshund sidekick, Tucker.   Dave is predeceased by his wife of 22 years, Patricia Jones Hodgson.

Dave will be greatly missed and remembered for his loving, positive, easy manner.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mill at the Kasteel, 33505 State Rte 20, Oak Harbor, WA, on Friday, February 18, 2022, from Noon - 3pm.

Please visit www.hawthornefh.com to share your thoughts and memories and sign the online guest register.

Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.