David passed away peacefully Tuesday morning May 17th at the Hope West Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction at the age of 69. David was born February 14, 1953 in Brush, Colorado to Charles W. Jr. and Faye W. Gale. David spent his childhood growing up in Brush graduating from Brush High School with the class of 1971. He attended Western State College in Gunnison graduating with a degree in Accounting, then to Colorado State University to receive a Masters Degree in Tax Accounting. He taught tax classes during this time at CSU. He passed, first time, becoming a Certified Public Account (CPA) on December 6, 1977.
He worked for a time at Deloitte, Haskins and Sell Accounting in Denver and at an independent oil company in Colorado Springs. In only Dave's words- "Why do the work for the lawyers and they get paid more". Off to Lawrence, Kansas to Law School graduating January 13, 1989 with his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Kansas. In the process he became a solid "Rock Chalk Jayhawk" for life! He received Colorado Supreme Court approval as a practicing attorney April 27, 1989 and United States District Court approval March 1, 1990.
He then moved to Grand Junction to set up his Law Practice in downtown for over 30 years, closing it December 31, 2021. David was a longtime member of the downtown Lions Club and thoroughly enjoyed talking with all the weekly luncheons. He also enjoyed numerous trips to the Colorado Monument and eastern Utah. David was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Gary Liljenberg. He is survived by a sister Lynn Liljenberg, Grand Junction, a brother Charlie (Gretchen) Gale, Palm Springs, CA and a niece Molly Gale (Jancarlo Beck), Joshua Tree, CA.
Per David's wishes there will be no services and a private family inurnment will take place at Grand Junction Memorial Gardens. The family would especially like to thank all of his caregivers at St. Mary's Hospital and Family Practice, The Center at Foresight, Beehive Assisted Living Center and his teams at Hope West Hospice. Everyone has our heartfelt appreciation for their devotion and care for our brother.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Gale family.
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