Gladys Bernadine David

November 24, 1922 - December 25, 2015

Bernadine Logsdon David November 24, 1923 – December 25, 2015 Gladys Gladys B. David, 93 years old, passed away on Christmas Day 2015 of natural causes,surrounded by the love of her children, family, and dear friends. She lived her life as a true Christian, faithful to her ministries; now she is reunited with her husband of 61 years andher Lord. Born in 1923, oldest of three children, to a preacher and his wife, she lived through the Great Depression which instilled in her living by the old school ways. She graduated from Whitworth College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Science in 1945; shortly thereafter enlisting in the Army serving as a nurse for two years.Later she graduated from Deaconess School of Nursing, following with a Master’s Degree from Oregon State University in 1954. Gladys married Marvin C. David on July 28, 1951, raising their family in Portland, Oregon. After the kids left the house, he and Gladys became world travelers often “leading” groups of other travelers.Her hobbies includedworking jigsaw and crossword puzzles and playing cards.The love for her family and friends will always be remembered for her perfect pies and dedicated letter writing, as she never forgot any holiday or special occasion with loved ones all over the world. Gladys leaves behind 4 children, Valerie Gottlieb, Jan Klein (Mark), Paul David, and Keith David; 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Attrell’s Funeral Home, 207 Villa Rd. Newberg, OR 97132 (http://www.attrells.com/) . Parking is behind the facilities. The family requests memorials go to the charity of your choice in her name.