David More Maynard

I was minister in CHattanooga during the mid-80s, and David and I met for luch several times a year, sometimes with others. We exchanged pulpits several times. I enjoyed out time together, finding David a good colleague and friend. My deepest condolences, Jay Abernathy

David. I love you. You impacted my life in a dramatic way. Thank you for your life of service. You will be truly missed. May you rest in peace my friend and mentor.

David was my sponsor starting in 2000. He was always there for me. I grew to love him as a brother. I am eternally grateful to have had him in my life. I miss him dearly.

David´s ministry in Nashville prompted me to become a Unitarian Universalist and was the beginning of a friendship that continued for three decades after his moving to Portland. After years of long distance contacts and his occasional returns to Nashville, I had the pleasure of visiting with him and Jane in 2018 at their Portland home and garden estate. I shall always remember David, my minister, and Jane, my teaching colleague in Tennessee, among my dearest and most admired friends.

The first time I met David was when he entered my classroom with a hammer in in his hand and asked if I knew where his wife was ... he was there to help Jane set up her classroom. From the odd start a fast friendship grew ... from being the only other person I knew who had an email address in the dark ages of dial up Internet ... to not believing me that The Church of Ireland is actually NOT Catholic, even though the country is.... David was just there and fun and funny... and apparently...

As a fellow counselor, I met David through a peer consultation group. I learned a lot from his wisdom and experience, and always enjoyed his humor. A number of years ago, I was in the hospital post surgery and David visited me. I was surprised a colleague would make time to visit another colleague in the hospital, but that was who David was. Your generous spirit is missed, David.

My very deepest condolences to Jane and the rest of David´s family for your loss. David deeply touched my life for the past 15 years. I´m so grateful to have known him. Your father, brother, husband and grandfather was an amazing person. I´ll carry him with me always.

Thank you Uncle David, for everything you did for me and your family and community around you. The ripples of loss are felt very deeply. I'll miss you leading us in reflection and thought during our Christmas gatherings. Love your niece Wallis

I will miss David's wisdom, compassion and mostly, his unconditional love. He lives on in my heart and for that, I am so incredibly grateful. Thank you David, for touching my life 20+ years ago. The world is a far better place after the time you spent with us. Lots of love and comfort to his family and friends. He will be missed by so many.