David Arth Austin Bullock was born Aug. 14, 1938 in Hardy, Ark. He passed away at his home in Crane on July 8, 2022 with his wife, Phyllis by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Pierce)Bullock; son, Jurgen Bullock, his wife, Michelle and their children, Ryan and Tiffini; son, Donald Bullock, his wife, Cindy and their children, Mandi and Alisha; daughter, Elfriede Harig, her husband, Don and their children, David and Sara; daughter, Rosie Bullock and her children, Hiedi and Quinton; daughter, Dina Shaefer, her husband, George and their children, Sasha and Clell; stepson, Richard Furgerson, his wife, Jill and their children, Jonathan and Jacob, stepdaughter, Deborah Quant and her child, Mychael; stepdaughter, Doris Schatz, and her children, Amber, Nickolas and Tanner. Along with several great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Elva Gourley; sister, Mildred Berestorm; brother, Walt Bullock; brother, Russell Bullock; and his first wife, Gerhilde Bullock.

David “Austin” served in the Army from Oct. 31, 1957 to Oct. 9, 1961. While he was in the Army in Germany he met and married Gerhilde Hook on Dec. 4, 1958. They made their home in Grant County and had five children. David worked in the Izee lumber mill, Bates lumber mill and John Day lumber mill where he retired from. On his time off he farmed and worked his cows and horses.

After Gerhilde passed away on April 22, 1996, David met and married Phyllis Pierce on Dec. 15, 1997. They made their home in Crane.

David was a loving father, uncle, grandpa and friend to so many. He loved working his cows, farming, camping, gardening and most of all, cutting wood with friends and family.

You will be missed. We all love you!

In lieu of flowers, please donate to LaFollette’s Chapel for buri- al expenses. P.O. Box 488, Burns, Oregon 97720.