David Arnold Savage

1944 - 2021

David Arnold Savage passed away at his home in Big Pine, CA on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA to parents George and Helen Savage. He was the youngest of six children. He grew up in Agua Dulce, CA among the Vasquez Rocks and attended Palmdale High School. David married Nancy Louise Neuner in 1968. They were blessed with daughters Joy, Cindy and Laura. He worked for Los Angeles County as the Head of Maintenance for Los Angeles Unified School District for 26 years. They lived in the Santa Clarita Valley for over 40 years. In 2007, they moved to Big Pine, CA to enjoy retirement and to be close to family. David truly loved music and could dance impressively to the rhythm of Motown. He was an avid baseball fan. His favorite baseball team was the Angels. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his love for his family and community. He was very involved with his grandchildren's school activities and sports as well. David worked several community outreach programs over the years helping to provide clothes and food to the less fortunate. He loved his Catholic church family and was an a devout Christian man. He enjoyed camping and fishing in the June lake loop very much. Rock Creek Lake was a favorite spot of his. He also had a passion for recycling and gardening.
David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy Savage of Big Pine, CA; daughter Joy Savage and grandson's Siraze Bawa and Dylan Savage Maunder of Queensland, Australia; daughter Cindy Truelsen, son-in-law Eric Truelsen and grandchildren Ben, Cody and Alyssa Truelsen of Big Pine, CA; daughter Laura Savage and granddaughter Whitney Yoder of Fulton, MS; sister Penny Wharton of Bellingham, WA and many nieces and nephews.
A private Catholic mass will be held in his honor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bishop, CA. David