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David Malcolm Obituary

Dec. 1, 1916-Feb. 14, 2008

David Donald Malcolm, 91, of San Diego died Feb. 14. He was born in Cambridge, Mass., and was a professor at San Diego State University. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Harvard Alumni Association.

Survivors include his companion, Barbara Hoffman of Ventura; daughters, River Malcolm of Eastsound, Wash., Bonnie Malcolm of Los Angeles and Judy Malcolm of Shell Beach; son, David Malcolm of Maplewood, Minn.; stepson, Douglas Stinson of Oakland; and three grandchildren.

Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Don Powell Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego.

Donations: CBB for Life, 5917 Cozzens St., San Diego, CA 92122.

Arrangements: Humphrey Mortuary.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 28, 2008.

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