David Henry Dockham passed away quietly in his sleep at his assisted living facility of
Hawks Ridge, early Fri. May 22.

Dave was born in Medford, Massachusetts on June 29, 1936 to Percy Guy Dockham and
Genevieve Bierhardt. He grew up in Cambridge, MA and graduated from Cambridge
High and Latin School in the Class of 1954. He was the recipient of the City of Cambridge
Scholarship for admittance to Harvard University, where he graduated in the Class of
1958. He then went on to attend the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania -
the business school of the University.

He soon moved to Portland, OR and by 1967 was the Executive Assistant to the Mayor at
that time, Terry Shrunk. Later Dave served as the Administrator of Hood River County
from 1974-1977.

The last working years of his life were spent at Sprint Phone Company as their
Forecaster, primarily forecasting future demand for phone services.

In June of 1963 Dave married Sandra M. Bliven of Salem, OR and their 3 children survive
them both, Mari (spouse Robert) Brown, William and John Dockham. He also has a
surviving "2nd daughter" whom he loved very much, Cathi Shriver.

Dave was preceded in death by all 3 of his siblings, Elizabeth (Bette) Parker, John
Dockham and Genevieve (Jane) Leonard. He had a great love for all of his family in
Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. Despite the distance of many miles, Dave was closely connected with his 7 east coast nieces and their families.

Dave was well known to those around him for consistently advocating for those who
couldn't speak up for themselves. Most especially for his son Bill, who has Special
Needs.

Dave was also well known around the Hood River Community for his letters to the editor
in the Hood River News. He was an avid reader, a fantastic debater/conversationalist
and had a great love for both art and music. He also loved playing board/computer
games with family members, Monopoly & Scrabble being among his favorites.

A service will be held at 10:30 AM Sat. May 30th at Hawks Ridge, 1795 8th St. in Hood
River. Internment to follow at Noon at Idlewilde Cemetery.

The family requests donations be made in David's name to either the Heart of Hospice,
where he used to volunteer himself, or to the Hood River Library Foundation.

A book of memories has been set up for Dave at http://www.andersonstributecenter.com/bookof-
memories/2154218/Dockham-David/service-details.php. Personal
messages/memories may be posted online there.

Arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.