David Ring

Dave will be greatly missed. I loved hearing his stories when he would come visit our office. He was so knowledgable about the early days of statehood and he had so many adventures.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Alaska has truly lost a great pioneer.

So sorry to hear of Uncle David's passing. We will surely miss him. He and Aunt Jeannie have meant so much to both of us. We would never have come to Alaska without their encouragement and loving support- opening their home to us and freely sharing tips on how to become Alaskan. They both exemplified the adventurous spirit that we admire. Our prayers are with all the family; we know this must be hard on all of you. The family in Oregon are keeping you in their prayers, also. Love and...

It is sad to learn of another great Alaskan leaving the Great Land for that Greater Land in the sky.

Having known and admired Dave for almost 50 years I can only say that his family should be proud of such a Pioneer, and Alaska has benefitted from his living the Alaskan dream. May his way of life serve as an inspiration for future Alaskans. We will all miss his guidance,leadership and example.

May God bless him with his final reward for living an exemplary life.
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Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.