David Greene

Profile Updated: May 17, 2011
David Greene
Residing In: Portland, OR USA
Spouse/Partner: Cynthia
Children/Grandchildren: Todd born 1970 and Kari born 1973. Three grandsons: Walker 9 years, Sam 6, and Miles 5 years. All More…three grandsons in Todd's family and live about three blocks from us..
Occupation/Career(s): Mechanical Engineer
Family who are SPHS grads:

My sister Margery Greene graduated in 1964.

Occupation/Career(s):

Worked in defense industry until 1970, and returned to college to earn Master's degree in Engineering. Worked ten years for Getty Oil Company. Ran independent oil company for sixteen years near Bakersfield, California. Retired 1998 when company was sold.

Moved to Portland, Oregon in 2007 after Cynthia was diagnosed with ALS.

School Memories:

Placing inflated weather balloon in Miss Steel's classroom with Bill Brown during school assembly.

Teachers, Mentors & Greatest Heroes:

Miss Steel, Miss Tapica, Mrs. Berlow (?) and Mr. Edgar

Pastimes & Hobbies:

My wife and I spent six years sailing up and down the west coast of Mexico during the winters. Spent some wonderful times anchored in the Sea of Cortez and along the Mexican coast north of Acapulco.

Cynthia has been battling ALS since May of 2006, and is now in a motorized wheelchair and a breathing machine 24 hours per day. But her spirit is remarkable.