David Alan Buell was born in 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee to Benton and Esther Buell. The family moved to San Diego, California about a year later. David attended Morse High School and San Diego State University. He worked for Hyatt, Wyndham, Sheraton, Providence and Facey among others, retiring as Facilities Director. David was interested in history and was an exceptional Naval historian. He had many other interests including cars, reading, traveling, the outdoors, dogs and was very good at languages. He is survived by his wife Artemis, sister Benetta (Barry), numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-niece and great-nephews who deeply miss him. His friends will always remember his humor, quick wit, jokes and entertaining stories.