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David was a dedicated civil servant and passionate about rooting out government fraud, waste and abuse. He strengthened his managerial skills by attending executive courses at Harvard and UVA, rising to the position of Deputy Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Transportation when he retired after 35 years of service.
Known for his clever wit and wry sense of humor, David cultivated friendships wherever he went. David loved his family, going to the beach, watching college football (especially UO Ducks), Capitals and youth ice hockey, reading mystery novels, and classic Rock'n Roll music like The Eagles, Rolling Stones, and Tom Petty!
David is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Carole (Beeman) Dobbs. He leaves behind his beloved son, Aaron and wife, Jamie (Beveridge) Dobbs and their daughters Julia, Maddie, and Emma of Burke, VA. He is also survived by his brother and best friend Brian Dobbs of Scappoose, OR.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home in
Fairfax on July 26 at 2 p.m. with a private interment at Fairfax Memorial Park at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of David to the Alzheimer's
Association (www.alz.org).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ann Calvaresi Barr
July 17, 2025
Carol, Aaron and Brian and family,
David was a good soul, an aviation and oversight expert and one who cared deeply about the efficacy of the work and all of us who could conducted it. He cared deeply about our mission, aviation safety and everything related. His love of PBJ sandwiches - a lunch staple - always brought a smile. I recall making a platter of them for a function at our home in Maryland. God rest his wonderful soul and spirit. Thinking of you all and sending strength and support from PA. I am so sorry for your loss. What a great person he was! Ann Calvaresi Barr and family.
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