David Arthur Moss

David Arthur Moss was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on July 28, 1973 to Michael and Cathy (Liston) Moss. He and his brother Patrick grew up and attended school in Pilot Rock, Oregon. After David graduated from Pilot Rock High School in May 1992 he joined the United States Army where he served in the Persian Gulf War attaining the rank of Sergeant. Upon returning home he worked at the Pilot Rock lumber mill. In July 1994 he met the first love of his life when his daughter Chellsey arrived. In January 2008 David met the Creator of love itself, inviting Him into his heart as Lord and Savior. It was a decision he did not make lightly and made with his whole heart. David quickly became an active member at Pilot Rock Baptist Church serving as a youth leader and worship team member. In 2009 he met and started dating Julie Altman and in 2011, along with his daughter, moved to Fairview to get to know Julie better and attend college. His area of study, Emergency Management, quickly became a passion. After moving to Fairview he served on the worship team at Hope Church before moving to Sanctuary Church in Gresham. At Sanctuary David played bass on the worship team, helped with the audio-visual team, men's ministry and food pantry. David founded and trained a team of church members known as Sanctuary NET (Sanctuary's Neighborhood Emergency Team). This team was trained to respond to any natural or man-made disaster to offer assistance to local emergency personnel. David loved teaching others about emergency preparedness and more importantly, the saving grace of Jesus Christ. On July 4, 2012 he married the second love of his life, Julie, and became the loving father of her son Malachi. He graduated in June 2014 with an associate's degree from Portland Community College and took an internship with AmeriCorps in September with the City of Lincoln City. David spent many hours walking the beach talking to anyone who would listen about being prepared for an emergency. On one such walk he found a Japanese flare gun that had washed ashore after the 2010 tsunami. He chuckled when he discovers a hermit crab had taken up residence inside. On May 9, 2015 David suffered a massive heart attack which took his earthly life. We are thankful in the assurance that he is resting now in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 2 pm at Sanctuary Church 3101 SE Orient Drive Gresham, OR 97080. A potluck will follow; David would like that!!! Donations can be made in David's name to the Sanctuary Church Food Pantry.

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David Arthur Moss

July 28, 1973 - May 9, 2015