Search by Name

Search by Name

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

David Herbertson Obituary

David John Herbertson passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2021, in Sonora, California, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
He was born in Ross on Jan. 5, 1936, to David Winston and Josephine Herbertson. He joined the Marines at age 17 and served in the Korean War as a drill sergeant. After his military service, he started a career in law enforcement, spending six years as a sheriff's deputy for Alameda County and 27 years with the California Highway Patrol. He has a bachelor's degree from Chico State.
David retired as a CHP sergeant in 1991 after assignments in Mount Shasta, Bakersfield and Ukiah. After retirement, he and his wife Ginger settled in Sonora.
David enjoyed storytelling, the 49ers, military history, and was a private pilot. He was passionate about dogs, his family, and Pismo Beach. He was a member of the Elks Club and Mountain Cops of Tuolumne County and worked as a night manager for Sonora Hills Adult Community.
David is survived by his wife, Ginger Herbertson, of Sonora; his stepson, Timothy Harris, of Seattle, Washington; cousin Patti Cronin Hart; nephew Terrance Barton; and nieces Michaela Hart, Pam Koch, Tiffany Meyer, Seneschel Sims and Cashel Fanslau.

Published by Sonora Union Democrat from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2021.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for David Herbertson

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in David Herbertson's name

Memorial Events
for David Herbertson

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support David's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor David Herbertson's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more