David Paul Eatherly of Siletz, Oregon

died at his home April 18, 2022,

surrounded by family, friends, and love.

He was diagnosed with a brain tumor just

101 days prior. He was 50 years young.

Dave was born in Southern California on

Sept. 9, 1971, to Larry and Sue Eathelry.

The family moved to Siletz in 1975 and

made it their home. Dave attended Siletz

school and graduated from Toledo high

in 1990. He played baseball, football,

wrestled and was a Boy Scout.

He loved the outdoors and worked in the

logging industry until a near fatal accident

in 1995. He reinvented himself and went

on to work in sales and delivery for the

Leather Furniture Co. in Portland, OR

where he lived for the next 14-15 years. He

also worked doing landscaping, grounds

keeping and maintenance for the City of

Siletz and Siletz Valley School after moving

home in 2008 to help care for his dad who

had a traumatic brain injury and more so

after his dad's cancer diagnosis in 2011.

He worked odd jobs in the neighborhood

and around town in his spare time, stating

“It’s a great way to stay in shape!”. His odd

jobs took him as far as Humboldt County,

San Diego and Prescott, AZ.

David was a history buff, referred to

as “Factoid Dave”, “Google” and “The

Mayor” by family and friends due to his

vast knowledge of everything you ever

needed to know. Another nickname

he had was “D-9” which he earned for

being a bulldozer of a guy, as he always

impressed people with his strength and

stamina. He was an avid outdoorsman

and loved hunting, hiking, kayaking,

scanners, CB’s and antennas. He was a

licensed amatuer ham radio operator:

KE7OEK, aka “The Ax”.

Dave was also a big sports fan; his favorite

team being the beloved 'Stillers'. He was

happy he was able to attend a handful of

home games in Pennsylvania. He collected

Steelers and other sports memorabilia most

of his life and was proud of his collection.

He also coached his neices softball team

when she attended Siletz High School.

In 2009 after a family friend went

missing on a hunting trip, Dave found

his calling, Lincoln County Search and

Rescue. He reinvented himself once

again and put himself to good use for the

greater good. He loved helping people,

serving his community, being involved,

and being useful. He had earned status

as Team Lieutenant and was so very

proud to serve with the good people on

the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Search and

Rescue Team for the past 13 years.

His selfless efforts were appreciated on

countless missions by the community

and his teammates who referred to him

as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

They became his family and we now

consider them part of ours. He was a

certified tracker, earning his “designated

man-tracker” certificate and was looking

forward to achieving his next tracker cert.

Dave stayed connected with his childhood

friends who gathered to care for him in his

last weeks here with us. The comradery

and love was 35-45 years strong and Dave

appreciated every minute with them.

He was not a simple guy, but he

enjoyed living a simple life. He was very

hardworking, dedicated and generous

in everything he did. He was a shy and

humble man who always looked for the

good in everything and everyone.

Dave will be missed beyond measure

but we are grateful for the love and

friends he leaves us with. Raise your

glass (Mirror Pond Pale Ale, of course)

to D9 Dave and look for the good!

David is survived by mother, Sue Eatherly,

sisters Janet Paige and Jenn

(Ted) Goldenberg, nieces Melanie (Roger)

Agosto, Lin and Emma Goldenberg and

great-niece, Madeline Paige Agosto, who

he adored; and so many extended family

members and loving friends.

A memorial service will be held on May

21st at 11:00 am at the Siletz Valley School.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation

in his honor and memory to Lincoln

County Search and Rescue, 225 W Olive

St, Newport, Oregon 97365.

Dave’s family would like to say a special

thanks to Hector De Los Santos, City View

Funeral Home, Lincoln County Search

and Rescue and staff at the Siletz Valley School

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