David Gary O'BRIEN

1951 - 2022

David Gary O'Brien entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Spokane, WA. He was 70 years old. He was known for his candid spirit, loving and outgoing nature, and love for laughter and sharing stories. He was a ham in front of the camera and his energy could light up any room and always found a way to make those around him laugh. David's favorite saying was "what a trip". David was born in 1951, in Spokane, WA. He spent his childhood riding his bike, fishing, and playing hockey on the frozen pond at Manito Park with the neighborhood kids. He was part of the Spokane Youth Hockey League (called the Spokane American Pee Wees No. 1) and in the 63-64 playoffs helped take the team to a first-time championship victory in Los Angeles. Soon after, David discovered his lifelong love for golf when he began caddying at the Manito Golf and Country Club. David graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1970. In his sophomore year, he met his girlfriend Janice. The two were married in 1971. This love continued for 51 years. David started out as a box boy for Safeway and worked there for over 10 years. After that, he went on to become an electrician, eventually working for Kaiser Mead until the plant closed its operations. As a displaced worker he made the decision to go back to school and went on to receive his license in Cosmetology. He and his wife purchased Scruples Hair Design in the mid 80's and they worked together as stylists until his retirement in 2018. He loved haircutting and learning new techniques and always strove to bring the best of his abilities to each and every client that sat in his chair. With his wife by his side, they raised their three children and spent much of his free time remodeling their home, golfing every chance he got regardless of the weather. David loved the Oregon Coast, where he and Janice enjoyed the beauty and sounds of the waves, walking the beach, hiking the trails, and attempting to learn to boogie board. David was a 20-year survivor of a double lung transplant due to Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. He also developed Parkinson's disease in the last few years of his life. David gave his life to Christ on December 19, 2004. He lived his faith by showing everyone around him that he cared about them, by remembering them and acknowledging their importance in his life. David was preceded in death by his father, Dannie O'Brien and his mother Joan O'Brien. David is survived by the love of his life, Janice O'Brien, his sons Joe O'Brien and his wife Mindy, Ben O'Brien and wife Lindsey, and his daughter Maggie O'Brien. He enjoyed every minute with his grandchildren, Sierra, Lillian, Cameron, Khloe and Charlotte to the fullest and had an incredible bond with them. David is also survived by his four siblings Patricia Loveall, Kim Keating, John O'Brien, Daniel Mendel, their spouses and so many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and clients of over 34 years. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Christ the Redeemer Church, 2:00 in the afternoon. 1523 W. Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4