David Christopher Enge died Sept. 8 at his home in Dash Point. He was 49.

He was born June 1, 1955 in Seattle.

He graduated in 1973 from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Green River Community College.

He was employed at Summit Trading.

His interests included pottery, drawing and painting, carving, fishing and gardening.

Survivors include his mother, Shannon Cole Anderson of Federal Way; a brother, Paul Enge of Seattle; sisters Kelly Koppmann of Pleasanton, Calif., and Lynn Clark of Seattle, and an uncle, Fred Enge of Orcas Island. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Enge, Jr.

The family suggests that remembrances be made to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98407; Dash Point/Browns Point Fire Department, 4815 Wa-Tau-Ga Ave. NE, Browns Point, WA 98422; or Franciscan Foundation Hospice, P.O. Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401.