David Samuel Clogston, 81, died July 13, 2015.

He was born and raised in Buckley, served in the U.S.Army and taught for 36 years, primarily at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret (McKay); children Helen (Kurt Frantz), Mary (Peter Tammetta) and David (Carrie Tyree); and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Grand Cinema (606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, 98402) in his honor.

A party celebrating his life is planned for 2 to 5 p.m., with remarks at 3, July 26 at the Old Town Music Society, 2101 N. 30th St., Tacoma, 98403.