David Wages' Obituary
David Wages Obituary
Services to honor and remember the life of U.S. Navy Senior Chief David Wages will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2018 in the RiverCrest Chapel, Bixby. Family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Bixby Funeral Service. David passed away on Wednesday in Bixby. He was 36. Born October 3, 1981 in Tulsa, David was the son of Robert "Bob" Wages and Linda (Upmeyer) Wages. Raised in the Bixby community, David enjoyed playing baseball during his youth. Beginning at an early age, those around David knew that he had a great sense of humor and he has long been described as funny and hilarious. When he needed solace, David found himself outdoors where he could hunt, fish or camp. In the year 2000, David became a graduate of Bixby High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country with eight years of active duty. It was during this time that he served as a minesman and even once crossed the equator on a Naval ship. Throughout his military service, David would attain the rank of Senior Chief, in the Navy, as well as numerous other accomodations and he was also awarded "Sailor of the Year". Much of his time in the Navy, David was stationed in Japan and there his life would be changed forever when he became the proud father of daughter, Tia Sakura Wages. Upon his transition from active duty to reservist, David became a graduate of St. Leo University in Florida where he received both his Bacherlor's and Master's degrees in Criminal Justice. He would also become a graduate of the Tulsa Police Academy and served on the Tulsa Police Department for several years. Described as fun and a handyman, David was mechanically inclined and enjoyed working with his hands. More than anything, he loved his country and his family - especially his children, Tia and Liam. David is survived by: his children: daughter, Tia Sakura Wages and son, Liam Carter Wages; his parents: Robert "Bob and Linda Wages; sister, D.J. Williams, who affectionately referred to David as her 'baby bother'. In addition, he is survived by a niece and nephews: Trinity, Ethan and Kieran; his maternal grandmother, Maxine Upmeyer along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents: Thomas and Vivian Wages, maternal grandfather: Merlyn Upmeyer, and an uncle, Daniel Upmeyer.Visitation Bixby Funeral Service 13307 S. Memorial Dr. Bixby, Oklahoma 74008 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMService RiverCrest Chapel 13329 S. Memorial Dr. Bixby, Oklahoma 74008 The family encourages those in attendance to dress in cheerful attire. 2:00 PM
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