David Edward Walston, 62, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. 

Born July 1, 1947, Mr. Walston was a resident of Beaumont for twenty-five years.  David enjoyed tennis and running, participating in many marathons around the country. He retired in 2007 as a Captain in the United States Navy Reserve with over thirty years of military service.  He was a private pilot, certified flight instructor and Naval Academy Information Officer.

His parents, Dayton and Hazel Walston, preceded him in death.

David is survived by his wife, Jane L. Walston of Beaumont; sons, Stephen L. Walston of Houston, and Michael E. Walston of Seattle; brother, William D. Walston and his wife Rose of Menard; and many other loving family members.

His funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726 or Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Foundation, 421 Aviation Way, Frederick, Maryland 21701.