David S. Dana

DALTON, NH - David Dana, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 22 after a prolonged illness. His life was marked by loyalty, devotion and generosity. Mr. Dana was 84.

Mr. Dana was born June 5, 1931, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in New York City and Wilton, CT.  He attended Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia, and went on to study engineering at MIT and business at Columbia University, receiving his degree in Industrial Engineering in 1953. He proudly served in the army during the Korean War.

Mr. Dana spent 18 years at the Dana Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive parts headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.  He served as Director of Sales, International Division; Director of Spicer Perfect Circle in Mexico City; and Vice President of Dana International.

He retired from the automotive industry to the White Mountains of New Hampshire in 1970 and from that time until his death considered the White Mountains to be his home. Mr. Dana was ahead of his time when he created The Ridge, a small community of homes in Dalton, New Hampshire. His core conviction was to live in and enjoy nature while preserving it. His commitment to the area included donating a sizable portion of his land to the Society for the Preservation of New Hampshire Forests, part of which has been named in his honor. He was also a founder and patron of the White Mountain Center for the Arts, which brought classical music, ballet, and popular entertainment to the North Country.

Mr. Dana maintained a second home in New York City, where he was an active supporter of the arts. He sat on the boards of the New York Chamber Orchestra and the 92

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Street Y. He was a valued patron of the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic.

In addition to the arts, Mr. Dana was a generous supporter of medical research and elder care. He established the Dana Child Development and Learning Disorders Program at the Mayo Clinic and contributed generously to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The Dana Rehabilitation Wing of The Morrison, an assisted living home in Whitefield, NH, was a point of pride, as it served the community he held so dear.

For Mr. Dana, each day was a celebration. He was deeply loved by his many friends and adored by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his sister, Ann Dana Kusch; his children, Charles (and Virginia); Deborah (and Patrick) Horvath; Stephanie (and Duane) Stranahan of Bozeman, MT; Amy (and Joe) Profaci; his daughter-in-law, Nancy; his 11 grandchildren and three great-children.  He joins his eldest son, Randall, who pre-deceased him.  He was truly loved by all.

A memorial service with military honors will be held in April, the date will be posted at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mr. Dana's memory to The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, or The Morrison in Whitefield, NH.

NOTICE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE

DALTON - The memorial service for David S. Dana, who passed away this past December 22

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, will be held Monday morning, April 25

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, at 10:00 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 113 Main Street, Lancaster, NH.  The Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor, will co-officiate with the Reverend Keith Owen and Bishop Ted Gulick.  In recognition for his service in the US Army military honors will follow on the church lawn.

At the close of service there will be a reception at the Inn at Whitefield, 381 Lancaster Road, Whitefield, NH.  All are invited for a time of fellowship and refreshment.