David met his wife, Liz, in college, where he obtained a degree in chemical engineering. The couple was community-oriented and loved working with children, whether in scout troops, mission work, their daughter’s theater productions, or Odyssey of the Mind teams, among others.

David put his skills in math and chemistry to work in designing and creating specialty rubber compounds for offshore marine and mining divisions. He traveled frequently for a major cable company; his work included sonar and fiber optic research and developing cables for the U.S. government. David served as acting president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, rewriting the UL code used nationwide for industry standards in domestic and commercial electricity and energy applications. He received many awards and counted his fellow workers as part of his family.

On September 25, 2004, David died from a massive heart attack at age 48. Unwavering in his belief to help others, his giving nature was expressed by his donation of corneas and tissue, which have helped more than 100 people in need.

“My prayer for his recipients is for them to know that his eyes saw much beauty and his strong loving arms shared an incredible touch,” said Liz. “I know that he lives on in others and I know that his gift is immeasurable.”