David Mann

David Herman James Mann, a resident of Dallas, Oregon lost his 21 year battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord on August 17th. David was born on August 5th, 1938, in Seattle, Washington, the son of Alfred and Lucille Mann. David grew up in Seattle, Washington and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956. Upon graduation, David enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge he worked and retired from the railroad and ran several of his own businesses.
David married Gaylene Fast on April 21st, 1990, in Salem, Oregon, where, together, they worked for McKenzie Farms Christmas Tree Growers. He was the distribution manager arranging transportation around the country. In recent years he has helped in the distribution of nearly 1 million Christmas trees. David loved his job and was even preparing for the upcoming harvest with hopes of attending a zoom work meeting from his hospital room just prior to his passing.
David enjoyed working in his yard and encouraging his grandchildren to work in the yard, too. This past year David was doing special projects at their home including adding a beautiful patio cover for outdoor barbequing and family gatherings. David loved sweets, including brownies and cinnamon rolls, and solving jigsaw puzzles. He was an avid Seattle Mariners fan, reader, and fan of John Wayne westerns and James Bond movies. David and Gaylene enjoyed traveling in their RV with their favorite destination being Seaside.
He is survived by his wife, Gaylene, sons, Chris Whitfield and Andrew Whitfield, grandchildren Christopher (Lonelle) Mann, Tyler (Fayme) Mann, Stacia (Josh) Wilson, Kacey Whitfield, Amy Beth Whitfield, Ella Margaret Whitfield, and great-grandchildren Nathan, Winter and Elowyn. David was preceded in death by his daughters, Pally Mann and Laurie Mann, and his brother, Glen Mann.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Bollman's Tribute Center is caring for the family. To leave an online condolence or share a memory with the family go to www.BollmansTributeCenter.com