Dr. David A. Power

On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Dr. David A. Power peacefully passed away. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Rose Power (nee Browne) for 61 years; loving father of Philip Power and his wife Joanne Power; cherished Pop Pop of Bradley Power and his fiancé Katie Brown, Lindsey Power and her fiancé Ryan Brown and Collin Power and his partner Debra Loh. David is also survived by other loving family and friends and was predeceased by his parents Edward and Laura Power and his brother Donald Power.

Born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, David carried a deep love for learning and the natural world throughout his life. In addition to earning both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Maryland, culminating in a PhD in microbiology, he served proudly as a navigator in the United States Air Force. His scientific mind was matched only by his dedication to service—whether volunteering with the local Kiwanis Club, his condo association, lending his skills at Martin State Air Force Museum, or helping preserve the beauty of Oregon Ridge Nature Center. He believed in leaving the world better than he found it. He was a voracious reader, especially of history, and could bring past events to life in conversation. Yet, of all his passions, his greatest joy came from his family. He adored his grandchildren, lovingly creating journals that chronicled every milestone and accomplishment in their lives. To those who knew him, David was a steward, a storyteller with a dry sense of humor, and a man whose curiosity and care knew no bounds.

The family will receive friends at the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 1-3PM & 5-7PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 200 Ware Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204 at 10AM.

Interment to follow with Military Honors at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 E. Padonia Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in David's memory may be made to the Mercy Ridge Scholarship Fund, 2525 Pot Spring Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093 and/or the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, New York 10018, www.parkinson.org