To Dawn. Hi I would like to say sorry for your loss.Dave was my true uncle my father's brother and my grandfather's son. We were not so close but we shared a lot of the same interests. He was the biggest in the family I am the smallest 5 10 190 lbs my love for sports exists because of him . I am very active 68 years old. No one can keep up with me in the forest and mountains my stamina is unsurpassed. He left a legacy. I would train as a young boy just like he trained. I was notified of his passing but just couldn't make the trip sorry. Would have very much liked to have been there!

Posted by Michael Lyle Stephens on December 2, 2024

I knew Dave when I was in elementary school. Dave rented a room from my parents and as I recall he was a guard at the jails - I think Portland but not sure. Dave paid my mom extra for home cooked meals so in time Dave felt like a big brother to me. I can still hear his laugh and see that great smile. He was a gentle giant. I remember he enjoyed playing basketball. I’m so happy to hear that he found the love of his life and lived life to the fullest. My condolences to Dawn, family and friends. He will be missed. ❤️

Posted by Heidi Davey on July 16, 2024

Dear Dawn, I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I remember his smile and terrific sense of humor. Plus, he was a Duck fan, although I'm not so much after they left the Pac 12. I know you will miss David. You two were so good together. He will be in your heart forever. Big hug, Ginger

Posted by Ginger Dehlinger on August 13, 2023

We were lucky to get to know Dave in his second home, Puerto Vallarta, and he and Dawn quickly became friends. How could we not immediately love Dave? He extended his kind nature, big smile, easy laugh, and gentle demeanor to everyone he met, whether human or animal. You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat others, especially service workers, and Dave was always gracious and generous to others. It was an absolute joy to witness the love Dave and Dawn shared. It was not uncommon to catch them sitting together, deep in conversation, and see them erupt into shared laugher. Dave made a quiet but sizable impact on his PV family and his absence will be forever felt. We miss you Dave.

Posted by Miranda and Reid on August 11, 2023

Dawn and family (and Henley too), your Vallarta family is thinking of you and sending all our love. We always enjoyed chatting with Dave, and we will miss him. He was such a gentle spirit and kind soul. Dawn, you were so loved by him - it was obvious to everyone around you two. We love you and are looking forward to seeing you in the fall. ~ Aaron & Jenny

Posted by Aaron & Jenny Hill on August 11, 2023

We had not known Dave long but the time we spent with him and Dawn were some of our best memories. His wife smile and laugh will stay with me always. Rob said he always looked forward to a hug from Dave, made him feel so small lol! We were blessed for the time we had and the memories we get to take with us. Love to Dawn and Henley - and all those who knew and got a chance to love Dave. Always, Rob and Cindy

Posted by Rob and Cindy King on August 9, 2023

I am thankful I got to meet Dave. His kind and simple style of embracing moments in life! The times I interacted with him helped me realize his kindness, empathy, humble nature, thoughtfulness and ability to appreciate the meaningful aspects of life, places and human circumstances. He seemed to be a passive individual, but in reality his presence was a wonderful compliment in the moment. By the interactions he had with Dawn, I can see all the love they had for each other, the level of understanding, the capacity of meeting each other where they are and the beautiful way that life helped them find each other and be loved as not every human being gets to experience in their lifetime. I honor him at this moment that he is not on earth with us anymore, but in a better place I also can assure that he did wonderful things for their life together that could be unseen, but made their daily life smooth and pleasant. I can't imagine what this could represent for Dawn, but at the same time I have appreciation that by his existence, he brought a new meaning to her life and got to experience something that humans seek in eternity and sometimes they are never able to find and also gave us the opportunity to get to know him as part of a family. We are only for a limited time in this world and as one recent episode of Star Trek mentioned "Space is not the final frontier, it's time!". It's also unknown for how long we will be granted to be alive, so this could be a great reminder of embracing the life we have right now and appreciate the times we had as gifts, so we don't take them for granted. We tend to forget our mortality and I will paraphrase another Star Trek quote: "Humans don't like to be reminded of their mortality". I am a person, that I constantly keep that awareness, so I can exist as the best possible last day. I send love and peace to Dave and attempt to be a source of company and support for this moment of grief! Heartfelt, Ines Taylor Brown

Posted by Ines Taylor Brown on August 9, 2023