David Sannerud

David was born and raised in the Tacoma Seattle area where he taught high school English and Music. Then, after a short teaching tenure at the University of Oregon, he realized that he could no longer resist the allure of the golden beaches of California and in 1974, he moved for the rest of his life to Santa Barbara. There he taught private piano to children, and then later to adults.

In Santa Barbara he met his partner of over 42 years with whom he spent much of his vacation time traveling the world from Kathmandu to Marrakech. His last years were spent mostly indulging in his favorite hobby, reading on his couch by the window while glancing occasionally at the many walkers in his San Roque neighborhood.

David will be sorely missed for his sunny disposition, his intellect and open heart. His commitment to teaching his piano student, be they beginners or advanced, was appreciated by all.

He dreamed that when he left the world, he would be greeted in the next by his deceased relatives and friends, as well as by his beloved Jack Russell Terrier. Here is to dreams that may come true.