David E. Tjon

David E. Tjon, 81 of Garrett, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at his Garrett home. 

He was born on April 15, 1944 in Bottineau, North Dakota to Telford and Evelyn (McGrath) Tjon. 

David honorably served his country in the United States Navy and he was stationed in Lemoore, California as a jet mechanic.  After his time in the Navy, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of California at Fresno.  

He married Gail Tjon on July 22, 1994 in Clovis, California.  She resides in Garrett.   

David retired from Flint and Walling in Kendallville after 15 years of service.  Prior to that he worked for several years at Grundfos Pumps in Fresno, California as a facilities manager and then an engineer.  

He was a member of the Garrett American Legion Post 178 and he served on its executive board for several years.  He was also a charter member of the American Legion Riders, serving in officer positions for several years.  

Survivors include: 

His wife, Gail Tjon of Garrett. 

Son, Michael Tjon of Avilla. 

Stepson and daughter-in-law, Fletcher and Holley Askin of Hartselle, Alabama.   

Three grandchildren, Abby Tjon, Evan Buschman and Ava Tjon. 

Sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Roger Kenner of Leeds, North Dakota. 

Sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Roger Drevlow of Bismarck, North Dakota. 

Many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.  

David was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Annette Tjon Buschman and four brothers, Robert Tjon, James Tjon, Thomas Tjon and Jerome Tjon. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn. 

Funeral services will follow the visitation on Thursday at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. 

Burial with military honors will take place at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. 

Memorial donations may be given in memory of David to the Disabled American Veterans. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com and on our Facebook page at Feller and Clark Funeral Homes. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn.

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