J David Plunkett Obituary (1947

J. David Plunkett, 74, of Poulsbo, WA, passed away on August 13, 2021. Born on July 22, 1947 to Raymond and Dorothy (Sherwood) Plunkett in the Village of Deruyter, NY, JD went on graduate Solvay High School in Solvay, NY. He enlisted in the US Navy, earning the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals. He was stationed in San Diego and the Mediterranean during the Vietnam War. JD met the love of his life, Sharlene Kurtz, while working in the shipyard at Bremerton. They married June 21, 1986. He retired from PSNS as a planner/estimator and electronic technician, after 30 years. During his time in the shipyard, JD attended Olympic College from 1979-1985. JD was a member of Gateway Fellowship Church of Poulsbo. JD enjoyed woodworking, especially framing projects, which led him to build his own home. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, golfing, and working on cars. At age 15, he saved and purchased a 1930 Model A, which he tore apart, reassembled, and drove before leaving for the military. He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother, Robert Plunkett, and step-daughter, Sherry Sonnier. JD's memory will live on with his wife of 35 years; son, Mik Plunkett; daughter, Wendy Plunkett; brother, Roger Plunkett; and sister, Connie Plunkett; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. His extended family: Wayne and Cheryl Kutz, Ken and Peggy Smelcer, Barbara Nelson, Kevin and Kori Tisdel, Jason and Sheri Bricks, Jeremy Bricks, Jennifer Nelson, Michelle and Brandon Baker, son-in-law, Marice Sonnier, and granddaughter, Destiny Plunkett.