DAVID WEINMAN

David Nelson Weinman  (Age 84)  
Of Alexandria, VA, passed away December 15, 2018, after a brief illness. Dave lived a remarkable and passionate life, characterized by a legacy of rich friendships and diverse experiences, including travels that took him to over 100 countries and 47 States.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, Dave graduated from Amherst College and then law school at the University of Michigan. Inspired by President Kennedy's clarion call to service, Dave became the first Director of the Peace Corps in Turkey. Following his service in the Peace Corps, Dave held a series of leadership positions in the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), the Department of Health Education and Welfare (HEW) [later Health and Human Services], and The Office of Management and Budget (OMB). He was a member of the team of specialists tasked with establishing the Department of Education. After a distinguished career in public service, Dave established his own business, Ombud Inc,, an organization consisting of college advisory, mediation, and consultation services. Dave was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy (Limbert) Weinman; father, George Weinman; brothers, George and Lynn Weinman; and his sister Dorothy Robinson. He is survived by his partner of 40 years, Patricia Q. Schoeni and her son, Marc Schoeni, of Alexandria, VA. Additional survivors include Todd Weinman, his son, Todd's wife, Mariel Hagan, and his grandson, Duncan Weinman of Nashville, Tennessee. A viewing will be held at Demaine's Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. Burial and Reception to follow immediately.