John "David" Dunlap

John “David” Dunlap, age 83, of Merlin, died December 22, 2013 at his home.

A committal service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 30, 2014 at Scenic Hills Memorial Park in Ashland with Chapman Hilger officiating. A celebration of life will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2014 at Woodville Museum in Rogue River. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to Woodville Museum, PO Box 128, Rogue River, Oregon 97537 or American Cancer Society, 31 W 6th Street, Medford, Oregon 97501.

David was born June 30, 1930 in Lead Hill, Arkansas. In 1936 he moved with his parents and six siblings to Rogue River and in 1947 graduated from Rogue River High School. During the Korean War he served in the United States Navy for four years. He married Gwen Heeter from Sweet Home, Oregon and they later divorced. For over 20 years he worked in electronics retiring from Tektronix in Beaverton in 1982. At that time he talked his best friend, partner and love of his life, Sandra Brugge to move to what he considered home – Southern Oregon where they shared 27 wonderful years together.

David served on the board of Woodville Museum until his passing and for several years served as president. He also started the Old Timers alumni picnics.

David was quite the carpenter, electrician and general good handyman. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed history, westerns, and mystery books.

Survivors include his partner, Sandra Brugge; two sons, David Edmond Dunlap and wife Vickie and John Darrel Dunlap and wife Sherree; a daughter, Kathleen Ruth Mizer and husband Dale; and six grandchildren, Chad, Chelsea, Dylan, Cole, Sawyer and Carmen.

His greatest love was family and friends.

A kind, gentle man, he will always be missed and always loved.