David Alfred Hodge

Published 10:55 am Thursday, November 21, 2013

David Alfred Hodge, 75, of Rossmoor, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on November 10th.

Dave was born and raised in Bend, Oregon. He put himself through college and graduated from the University of Oregon in 1961. He went on to receive his Masters in Business Administration at Golden Gate University in 1968. Dave met and married the love of his life, Mary Beth Donahue, in 1972. They moved to Danville, CA in 1980 where they raised their 2 sons.

Dave made his career in corporate finance. He retired in 1998 after 33 years with Kaiser Permanente.

Dave enjoyed painting, gardening, travel, and the finer things in life. He was an excellent cook and baker. He will be fondly remembered for his generosity, humility, and corny sense of humor.

Dave is survived by his wife Mary Beth; son Keith Hodge and his wife Chalette of Martinez; son Curt Hodge and his wife Sarah of Walnut Creek; grandchildren Luke and Kate Hodge; brother Dick Hodge and his wife Marie of San Tan Valley, Az; and his nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 at 11a.m. at the Church of St. Anne’s, 1600 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be directed to the American Cancer Society.