J. David Belling

January 29, 1935 – May 28, 2015

J. David Belling, 80, of Bainbridge Island, WA passed away on May 28, 2015. Dave was born on January 29, 1935 in Seattle, WA to John C. and Dorothy E. (Knight) Belling of Bainbridge Island. A graduate of Bainbridge Island High School in 1953, Dave went on to attend the University of Washington.He married Marjorie Oilphant on September 18, 1954 in Winslow. In keeping with his Norwegian heritage, Dave was a commercial fisherman, but after attending the University of Washington worked for the Washington State DOT and eventually retired as head of the materials lab for the WA DOT. He worked for the New Mexico Hwy Dept in Sante Fe for 3 years and returned to Bainbridge Island in 1990 where he worked for Trans Tec until this past fall. He was a member of the Port Madison Lutheran Church and in his spare time, enjoyed fishing, hunting, clamming, and digging for sapphires, traveling, sports, and music. Dave is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James; and sister, Beverly. Dave’s memory will live on with his son, Bruce of Bainbridge; daughter, Susan Williams (Don) of Hansville; granddaughter, Lida Williams of Hansville; brother, Richard K. (Alma) of Poulsbo; and many beloved relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at Port Madison Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 6th at 12pm with a reception to follow. Dave was laid to rest at Kane Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Port Madison Lutheran Church 14000 Madison Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. An online memorial can be seen at www.poulsbomortuary.com