David Alan Huss

David Alan Huss, of Austin, Texas died unexpectedly Monday February 21, 2011 at St. David Hospital in Austin Texas. David was Born on November 27, 1947 in Florence, California to Alan and Margaret Huss.

David excelled in public debate and music during his formative years. He proudly served his country in the Navy for eight years and was deployed in the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star for valor under fire. He worked in the computer industry for many years in a variety of roles that included teacher, account representative and technical writer. He was also a professionally recognized photographer and author. He wrote 42 books on digital photography and digital photo editing. His photography had been displayed by the Library of Congress and has been seen on Nova and the Discovery Channel.

David incorporated his love of photography with his love of travel and took every opportunity to visit his favorite photography locations in Europe and the United States. His greatest joy was to photograph his brothers and sisters in Christ from his faith community at Hope Chapel Christian Church. He was a deeply spiritual man who dedicated all his talents to God.

David is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his son Jonathan, and his daughter Grace Smith, and her husband Chad.

The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 Friday, February 25, 2011 at Hope Chapel with a reception to follow. There will be a visitation Thursday, February 24th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cook-Walden Chapel in Pflugerville. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hope Chapel Church in Austin Texas.