Dr. David E. S. Mercer

1935 - 2016

David Mercer left this world. surrounded by the love of his wife Eve and three sons: Lane, Barry and David. David 's family was one of the early settlers of Fair Oaks, California. He attended Fair Oaks Grammar School and San Juan High School. During the war years the family lived in Vancouver where his father was stationed as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. After graduation in 1954, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in a remote radar site on Middleton Island in Alaska. After that duty, he asked to be relocated at Mather or McClellan near his home--he was sent to New Mexico instead and met his wife, Eve, which resulted in a happy marriage of 58 years. After military service, he returned home to California where he attended American River College and Creighton University Dental School. David practiced dentistry in Loomis for 35 years, he loved his profession and his patients. He was a past president and member of the Loomis Lions Club for 43 years. He was also a member and past president of the St. Andrews Society of Sacramento, and the Caledonian Club. For many years he was responsible for securing entertainment groups for the Sacramento Scottish Games both in Roseville and Woodland. He was also a Scoutmaster of Boy Scout troop 121. David was the happiest when he was completing home projects, i.e., building rock walls, wood working, carving, and gardening. He loved music, both opera, classical--and the bagpipes. The family backpacked in the Sierras, and he loved traveling throughout Europe and Hawaii. His kind and gentle spirit, as well as quiet strength, will be greatly missed by family and friends. David is also survived by his daughter-in-law Tina, sister Margaret of North Carolina, and 6 beautiful grandchildren: Nick and Aubrey, Faith and Roman, and Madeline and Reed, as well as his caregiver, Linda Lyons, whom he held in great affection The family invites you to celebrate his life at the Methodist Church in Loomis, on Saturday, Feb. 20th at 11:30 A.M. Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation.