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Dr. Cohen and V were my work family for many years. I miss them every day. Love you V
Patti Nilsson
February 03, 2026


Spokane, Washington
Mar 9, 1938 – Jan 25, 2026 (Age 87)
David grew up in Connecticut, born to Marion and Simon Cohen in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on March 9, 1938. He graduated from Deerfield Academy ('56), Yale ('60), and Cornell Medical School in New York City, obtaining his MD in 1964.
He had what he described as the great luck to have met...
Read MoreDr. Cohen and V were my work family for many years. I miss them every day. Love you V
Patti Nilsson
February 03, 2026
Great times working at Eye Consultants for 13 years. Dr Cohen was a great leader in Ophthalmology and paved the path to bring LASIK to Spokane. He was fun to just sit and chat with always made his crew feel value. I'll have to throw back a cold Kokanee beer for you! Eye Eye!
Kristine Anderson
February 02, 2026 | Work
Dear Vernice and family, I knew David both as a colleague for many years at Holy Family and also as a patient. He was an amazing person and doctor. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Mary Badger
Mary Badger
February 01, 2026
My late husband, Robert, and I knew David through Schweitzer Primetimers. David was an avid skier and Masters Racer. He also was a great Wordle player, and he and I would "chat" via Facebook, sharing strategies, successes, and "failures." He also wasn't shy about expressing opinions - firmly but always politely - on politics and human rights. I admired him immensely and will miss him. My husband (years ago) and my dad (many, many years ago) were sailing fans. My husband raced in CA on...
Jean Imperatrice
January 31, 2026 | Friend
I will miss the many years we shared Prime Timers together. Tom Pitzer
Tom Pitzer
January 31, 2026 | Friend
Will miss his smile on the race course.
John Nord
January 30, 2026 | Friend
David was a good friend and we enjoyed both he and Vernice´s company. God bless the entire family.
Roy and Nancy Newton
January 30, 2026 | Friend
Dr Cohen was my favorite eye Dr back in the day! After becoming an Optician at Costco is was always fun to see him!! RIP Doc!!
Elaine Potvin
January 28, 2026
Deepest sympathy, Venice in your loss of David. He was an amazing man and loved a good sailing competition, many of which we participated in with him. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Frank and Betty Anne McCoy
January 28, 2026 | Friend