David R. Deem

David R. Deem, 70, of Parkersburg, passed Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born October 6, 1946, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Ray A. and Ruth L. Reese Deem. Dave graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1964. Following graduation he joined the U.S Air Force where he served for four years. After serving his country he worked for Monongahela Power Company. He was a car salesman for thirty-one years at various local dealerships. Dave owned and operated Deem Sales Service. He was an active member of Cairo Lodge #114 A.F&A.M. He was a thirty second degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member of the Jerusalem Charge of Royal Arch Masons #3, The Calvary Commandry #3 Knights Templar, Nemesis Shrine Temple Legion of Honor, Ben Bey Grotto. American Legion Post 15, and attended First Church of The Nazarene in Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Frances Kellar Deem; two daughters, Lora Rice of Milton, WV, and Bethany Steele (David) of Cutler, OH; three grandchildren, Jacob Rice, Jared Rice, and Avery Steele; one great-grandson, Jacob Charles Rice; four sisters, Darlene Willis (Gary) of Walker, WV, Carolyn Jacobson (Terry) of Parkersburg, Marilyn Wine (John) of Walker, WV and Debbie Fouse (Charlie) of Myrtle Beach, SC; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Danny, Dale, and Darrell Deem. Funeral services will start at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., south Parkersburg with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #15 of Parkersburg. Pastor Keith Hostutler will officiate the service. Interment will follow at the Deem Family Cemetery, on Goose Creek, Walker, WV with Masonic services conducted by Cairo Lodge #114 A.F.& A.M. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.