David Thomas Alexander

I remember spending time with my uncle Dave when I was a young boy. He always treated me so kindly and with such obvious love. I could tell how much he cared about me. The only man who showed me more love than Dave was his brother, my Pop. I wish I had spent more time with Dave. I will always remember him fondly.

I've joked with my kids for years that I'm so old I once went to see the Rolling Stones in Portland, OR & bought tickets at the door. Actually, it was Dave Alexander that called me up & said "you wanna go over to the Memorial Coliseum & hear these guys?" What a hoot - this wasn't a date, and I think we walked. Probably '65 or '66.

Martha McCready, neighbor, classmate

My sister and I grew up next door to Dave when he lived with his Grandparents on 27th st.
We have such fond memories of going to Grant with Dave and playing music.
He was such a fine grandson to his grandparents, and his convictions, at such a young age, were impressive to me as a 16 year old, and impressive to me now. What a great guy. I am so sorry that he has passed, my thoughts are with his loved ones.
Nancy Thorn and Chris Skinner

Dave and I were pals in high school both loving to play and listen to folk music, I haven't seen him in many years, but I remember fondly the times we had in our youth. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing, he was a *good head*.

I didn't get nearly enough time with uncle Dave. Family is so important. Make time to spend with your family or you will regret it. Please let bygones be bygones and let the arguments roll off your back. Who else is going to love you more than your family? No one. Be humble like Dave. Be loving like Dave. Be real like Dave. Be forgiving like Dave. Be like Dave was. I will try my hardest to.

There are three things I will always remember most about my Uncle Dave: 1. his smile engendered a feeling of peace and true happiness and I always knew he was truely happy to see me (and I him), he was genuine and so easy to be around; 2. playing music with Uncle Dave was pure fun, me no nervousness or worries about messing up, he always more then happy to play my favorite song despite the fact that I asked him to play it every chance I got; 3. he gave the. very. best. hugs. I will never...

I grew up with David when he lived with his grandparents on 27th Avenue in NE Portland and we graduated from Grant High School together. He & I were amongst a local group of folkies who kept the neighbors awake while we all did bad covers of Peter, Paul & Mary songs on each others' front porches. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.

I only knew David as a very little boy. He was sweet and thoughtful even then. He earned his brave heart with all that was in him. And those who knew David will always hold him close in their hearts.
Elizabeth A. Rosenberg

Many years ago, I worked with David while we were both at the City of Portland. David was one of the few people I could rely on completely. He was reliable, gentle, effective and truly just a joy to turn to when I needed him. We worked together on a number of fairly thorny situations, and his advice was always well thought out and o, so helpful. I'm sorry to hear of his early death, and send prayers to his family. He was one of those uniquely good people that are such a blessing.