

He was born on July 21, 1963 and was raised in Salem, Oregon where most of his family lives. He was the son of David Eugene Buchanan Sr. and Saundra Sue Toews. David joined the U.S. Marines Corps in 1981 and proudly served his country for over 21 years before being honorably discharged in 2003. He was most recently employed as a Program Analyst at Tinker Air Force Base, OK.
David loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved motorcycles and was a member of several riding clubs.
He is survived by his son, David Richard Buchanan of Camp Pendleton, CA; daughter, Diana Rose Buchanan of Chula Vista, CA; father and stepmother, David Sr. and Evelyn Buchanan of Melbourne, FL; mother Saundra Holmes of Salem, OR; sisters, Gina Myrick and Tracy Rasmussen; brothers, Richard Buchanan, Adam Buchanan and Darrell McDonald; and grandchildren, Essence and Nevaeh.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29th at 3:00 pm at Howell-Edwards-Doerksen Funeral Home followed by a visitation. A graveside service will be Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 1:30 pm at Willamette National Cemetery.
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