David Jorgenson, 68 passed away April 26, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Silverton, Oregon on November 25, 1952 to Vincent and Frankie Jorgenson

David is survived by his wife Donna Jorgenson.

David had three siblings Doug Jorgenson, Chris Jorgenson Rettig and Gina Jorgenson. David had four children Sarah Kuenzi, Neil Jorgenson, Ryan Jorgenson, and Erin Bleakney. David has11 grandchildren Michael Kuenzi, Julia Kuenzi, Anna Kuenz and Matthew Kuenzi, Liesl & Finn Jorgenson, Evelyn, Alison & Mason Jorgenson, Ben & Thomas Bleakney, & one great-granddaughter Katie

David's fondest memories were teaching the grandchildren how to play chess and their "tournaments".

David was an outdoorsman he loved nature collecting elk/deer antlers. His hobbies were making walking sticks and painting rocks he brought joy to those he met. He would always end the conversation "until I see the whites of your eyes,".

David lived his life from a quote from Gandhi "live life simply, so others may simply live"

In 2018 he met wife Donna Jorgenson while out on adventure on his bike. her nickname for him was "kodiak bear" and her nickname was "honeybee". David was diagnosed in 2020 with cortical basal degeneration (CBD)

The Family asks in Leu of flowers please send monetary donations to www.curepsp.com

The family wishes to acknowledge the loving compassionate people from Signature Health Care at Home as well as Helping Hands of Salem.