David’s spirit came to rest on December 2, after a battle with cancer.
David was a deeply caring and gentle soul who used his keen eyes, spirit, and mind to recognize the uniqueness of each person and their special gifts. He often helped folks to see these gifts in themselves for the first time, making a tremendous difference in many people’s lives.
David accepted people without judgment and made each person’s vulnerability, including his own, something to be tended to, honored, and respected. His endlessly navigating through his own vulnerability made him more human, more real, and profoundly compassionate.
David was a man of many talents. He was an artist, a musician, a craftsman, an engineer, a philosopher, a therapist. He created a home that was a lovely combination of warmth, beauty, and order.
There was a way that David was very stubborn, but only because he cared. When something didn’t feel right to him, it was usually because he perceived that something wasn’t, in fact, quite right. And with patience, he would wrestle with the problem until he could find a way through to a better solution, in a very appropriate and grounded way.
When he laughed, the room would light up. He brought the true light from the deep dark he knew too well.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and son, Thomas. Both loved him dearly and always will.
His tender-hearted spirit, keen eyes, playfulness, and deep presence will be sorely missed by many.