David E. Tempest

Mr. David E. Tempest, age 62, of 26 Rymin Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, June 1, 2007, at Lebanon VA Hospital in Lebanon, Pa. He was the husband of Tina M. (Eckrode) Tempest. They were married on March 5, 2007.

Born in Tamaqua, PA he was the son of the late Clayton R. & Ruth M. (Burrell) Tempest.

Mr. Tempest was employed by GTE Telephone Company in California for 30 years before retiring in 1997. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict.

He was a 1965 graduate of Tamaqua High School, a member of the Coaldale American Legion and the Honda Riders Club.

He is survived by his wife Tina M. Tempest of Tamaqua

Daughter:
Lisa Jo Tempest- Browning & husband Wayne of Kanas City, Mo.

Two Sons,
Eric C. Tempest of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Troy S. Tempest & his wife Susan of Bloomington, Ind.

Step Daughter-Cheryl Lynn Snyder & husband Andrew of Lehighton, Pa.

Step Son: Dwight A. Andescavage of Tamaqua.

Brothers:
Ronald R. Tempest and wife Carol of Barnesville, PA

Clayton R. Tempest, Jr of Tamaqua, PA

Sister: Barbara A. Tempest of Tamaqua, PA

Six grandchildren

There will be a memorial service on Tuesday evening (06-05-07) from 7:00-8:30 pm at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home Inc. 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252

Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Wednesday (06-06-2007) at 1pm.

Contributions to the family.

Guestbook may be signed at:
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa..