Born in Sacramento, CA, David was a brother to Rich, Kevin, and Virgil Whitten.
He is survived by his wife Vi and his children Charlton, Leah, Malina, Alex, and Vida Jane.
David loved to swim, fly kites, and spend time with his family. He will be remembered for his deep faith in the Lord, as well as his fun-loving, silly nature and his optimism about life. He loved his family dearly and he will be greatly missed.