The Bryants

I'm sure most of you know by now, but Richard's grandfather passed away...Please keep the Bryants in your prayers

David Creath BryantFeb. 15, 1930 — Aug. 31, 2008

David Creath Bryant died of a long-term illness in Port Angeles. He was 78.Mr. Bryant was born to Mark Libby and Pauline (Creath) Bryant.Mr. Bryant was a member of the Washington National Guard from 1948 to 1956.He married Mary Leona Carlson in Tacoma on Aug. 5, 1955.He earned a master's of divinity degree, and was pastor of the Bible Presbyterian Church in San Diego and Fairview Bible Church in Port Angeles.He also was a millworker for Rayonier Inc. in Port Angeles, and a union member.Mr. Bryant enjoyed deer hunting, hiking and camping. An avid sports fan, he also enjoyed pingpong, tennis and golf, and was a member of the hole-in-one club.He also enjoyed history and studying Scripture.He was a foster parent.Survivors include his wife; sons Art Bryant of Port Angeles and Dan Bryant of Leavenworth; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Carol Bryant of Bellingham; daughter Laura Eyestone of Port Angeles; daughters and sons-in-law Rebecca and Bo King, Paula and Clipper Elder, and Jennifer and Kevin Denton, all of Port Angeles; sisters and brothers-in-law Leslie and Bill Jarmon of Gig Harbor and Susan and Lee Reeves of Rochester; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by brother Mark Dunnell Bryant.Services: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:30 p.m., memorial at Fairview Bible Church, 385 O'Brien Road, Port Angeles.Inurnment will be at Mount Angeles Memorial Park, U.S. Highway 101 and Monroe Road. A reception will be held at Fairview Bible Church in the gymnasium.Olympic Cremation Association is in charge of cremation.