David Dalrymple

DALRYMPLE, Dr. David

Dr. David Edward Dalrymple was born on November 10, 1936, in Elkhart, Indiana. He passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 from complications of dementia and cardiovascular disease. David was born to and preceded in death by his mother, Irene Marigrace Northrop; and father, Theodore Edward Dalrymple. David is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn, whom he married March 29, 1986 at the Dunwoody Methodist Church; his brother, John (Gayla); sister, Beth (Charlie); his son, David Northrop Dalrymple; grandson, Colton and his mother, Amy; his son, Brian Anderson Dalrymple (Kim); grandson, Parker Anderson; granddaughter, Taylor Lynn; his stepson, Marty Cain (Renee); their children, Grant (Shauna), Travis (AnnMarie), Blake (Traci), Austin (Kelly); followed by 10 great-grandchildren; his stepdaughter, Pam (Steve) and her children, Angie (Alex) and Lee; followed by three great-grandchildren.

David was first and foremost a kind-hearted soul. At the heart of David's life was his wife Marilyn, whom he treasured more than life itself and to whom he was steadfastly devoted and whose partnership was a beautiful example of love, respect and shared purpose. He was the consummate physician who was adored by his patients and he would stop at nothing to help someone in need. David was known not only for his medical expertise with his patients but for the quiet strength and care he also brought to his colleagues and friends. His life journey was filled with a curiosity that drove a desire to learn about literally anything and everything and he used this platform as an educator who craved to pass on what he learned to those around him.



His educational journey started with high school at Elkhart High School (1954) and continued at several higher learning institutions: DePauw University (1954-1958) Bachelors in Science and Purdue University (1958-1961) Masters in Science. He then went to the University of Chicago (1961-1965) where he earned his Medical Degree and on to the University of Iowa (1965-1968) to complete his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine. He then went on to Washington University in St Louis for a Fellowship in Endocrinology. He was drafted by the United States Army and stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia where he served 2 years and was honorably discharged with rank as Major in 1971. He stayed in the South and began his practice in Atlanta with Mt Vernon Internal Medicine shortly after leaving the Army where he remained until his retirement in 2005. He practiced largely at Northside Hospital in Atlanta during these years, and he was part owner of an osteoporosis diagnostic center in Atlanta that his wife Marilyn operated. He worked with and educated children at diabetes camps and served as a



mentor to countless students, including those at the Georgia Institute of Technology School for Health and Performance Sciences where he was awarded Adjunct Professorship in 1990. Post retirement he worked part time with the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic associated with Emory University for several years. David was a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinology.



David cherished his time with his family, he loved to tell stories and to laugh with his family and friends, and he had countless hobbies and was quite the renaissance man. He used his skilled hands and creative mind to build, create and fix. He loved the outdoors. He loved to fish and hunt, and he spent countless hours, largely in South Georgia, chasing deer, dove, and pheasant. He often brought his sons on these trips and was a master in gun safety with his countless firearms. David also was an amateur mechanic. He rebuilt multiple cars, including his prize car which he affectionately called Big Red, a 1934 Oldsmobile. He once made a go-cart out of a washing machine engine, and he loved motorcycles and traveled out West with Marilyn on his Harley Davidson Ultra Classic with his friends. He loved to draw and paint as well and while he primarily used watercolors, he also dabbled in oils and portraits. David was also a master woodworker who loved to make cabinets. He enjoyed taking large pieces of wood which he would slowly and steadily grind down to smooth, shiny bowls. He enjoyed donating these beautiful bowls to his church and Dunwoody Nature Center auctions. David was also a pilot. He learned this hobby while in the Army, and he flew single engine aircraft. David also learned to golf while in the Army, and he joined Dunwoody Country Club in 1972 where he taught his sons to golf, and he remained an active member for decades enjoying the sport which also took him to Augusta National as a spectator for many years.

David and Marilyn were members of Dunwoody Methodist Church for the last few decades, where David loved music and sang in the church choir.

David will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

The funeral service for Dr David Edward Dalrymple will be at the Dunwoody Methodist Church, Thursday, November 13, 2 PM, and there will be a reception afterwards in the activity center.

Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Blue Summit Hospice, Dunwoody Methodist Church or the Dunwoody Nature Center.