Birth date: Feb 26, 1937 Death date: Jun 28, 2020
David Lee Dodds, 83, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2020 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's. David was born February 26, 1937 in Anacostia, Washington, D.C, the only child of Dee L. Dod Read Obituary
A lovely man, who I met when taking spinning lessons from Cathy. His goodness lives on in his family. --Martha Polkey
Diana and I are so glad that we had the opportunity to meet the Dodds through the many things you did with and for the church. It seemed like David was always doing something for Saint John the Apostle's home as a neighbor to the Dodd's home. When we moved to the Leesburg area in 1975 David and Catherine and one or more of their daughters were always among those who we would see at Mass and church activities. We shall remember David in our prayers.
Charles and Diana Herrmann
Ted has fond memories of teaching CCD with Dave back in the 80’s in the parish hall behind the little white church.
Back in January of 1990, we found ourselves at Loudoun Hospital about to have our 5th child. We heard Dave was also there having a procedure. Not having been able to agree on a name, we decided on David, after Dave Dodd!
One summer evening many years ago, I was walking home from downtown Leesburg with 2 of my daughters. We had been out for a lovely dinner. It was quite late, close to 11:00, and as we walked past the Dodd’s house, David walked out his front door. He was wearing his usual beautiful grin and he greeted us. I said, “ David! Are you going over to the chapel to lock it up?” Sheepishly, he responded, “Yes, I got rather involved in a movie and I haven’t locked the chapel up for the night!”
The 4 of us walked along talking and as we arrived in front of the chapel, David asked, “Elizabeth! Have you got your key to the chapel on you? “ “ Yes David I do.”
“ Good! May I borrow it? I’ve left mine at home!”
Providence was with us that late evening!
David is with Providence now. He was the sweetest, kindest most wonderful man, neighbor, husband and father anyone could ever have the good fortune to know.
God love you, wonderful David! Pray for us, you wonderful, saintly David!
In Christ,
Elizabeth Rice
