David passed away from a heart condition on the morning of January 9, 2021 at his home in Mercer Island, Washington. David was born in Caldwell, Ohio on June 18, 1947. He was the second of four children. He attended Caldwell public schools enjoying activities such as band and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1965. He had fond memories of his senior class trip to Washington DC. After graduation, David worked for McVay Funeral Home and eventually moved to Columbus and worked for White’s Furniture, Flower City, and Kohl’s during his years in Columbus. In 1997, David and his partner moved to Los Angeles where David worked for Verizon for 13 years.
David retired in 2009 and moved to the Seattle area settling in Mercer Island. In retirement, David spent his time going to movies, opera, symphony, gardening and taking care of the many wonderful cats in the household. David always looked forward to the Northwest Flower and Garden show at the Washington Convention Center. It signaled that Spring was coming. David also enjoyed his annual trips back to Caldwell, Ohio to spend time with family and friends. He always looked forward to the trips even after the amputation of his right foot made travel more difficult.
David loved Christmas and spent months arranging and decorating everything in the house. The result was always beautiful and creative. He had so many Christmas decorations and trees, they took an oversize room to store. David was also the first to remember all important events for his family and friends. David loved plants and flowers and the yard is filled with beautiful perennials.
David was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ben and Sally Robinson, and his sister Susan McElroy. David is survived by his partner of 41 years, Curt Engeland of Mercer Island, Washington, sister, Lynn Minyo (Mike) of Caldwell, Ohio, brother, Steve (Marlaine) of Beaumont, California, nieces Lori Minyo of Caldwell, Ohio, and Jaymie McElroy (Donnie Racey) of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and nephews Buck Minyo (Debbie) of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, Matt McElroy (Miranda) of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Ben Robinson (Kayla) of Missoula, Montana, and longtime friend Bob Meeks of Cambridge, Ohio.
A private graveside service will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Renton, Washington.
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