Above is the picture Dave sent us after we spoke to him before the reunion. He was unable to attend, but sent us this picture in lieu of himself. I think it's safe to say "he will be missed".
As a postscript, Garland Edgell recently located Dave's obit and sent it to us:
"Oct. 15, 1939 — April 13, 2008
David S. Grant, of Redmond, died Sunday of a stroke. He was 68.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Grant was born Oct. 15, 1939, in Elmhurst, Ill., the son of Russell and Louise (Brown) Grant. He earned a master’s degree in history and education from Grinnell College.
Mr. Grant was a teacher at Monroe Junior High School in Eugene, where he taught social studies for several years. He also worked as a driver for Northwest Energy for 16 years, where he drove a propane truck. He was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed writing editorial letters in The Bulletin and spending time with his dogs. He moved to Redmond in 1989.
Survivors include his former wife, Caroline, of Springfield; a son, Gordon, of Portland; a daughter, Heather Smith, of Springfield; a brother, Jon, of Foster City, Calif; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Redmond Humane Society.
Autumn Funerals of Redmond is in charge of arrangements."
And Garland adds, as a tribute to Dave:
"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell, where his influence stops
Adams, Henry Brooks"
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So sorry to hear about Dave's death. We were next door neighbors as kids before the Grants moved to Maple Avenue.
I lost contact with Dave after high shcool. I didn't know he was a teacher. The following quote hopefully will be a tribute to his life.
Garland Edgell
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell, where his influence stops.
Adams, Henry Brooks
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