David J. Tindle Jr. passed away March 5, at the age of 91.

David was born in 1927 in Ryderwood, Wash. The family then moved to Alabama, where he was raised, and then back to Forest Grove. He served in the Navy during World War II aboard the destroyer USS Rowan.

After marrying in 1947, David worked for the Hillsboro City Police, and then moved to McMinnville and served with the Oregon State Police from 1953 to 1964.

As an avid pilot, David and his wife, Mary June, started McMinnville Aviation in 1964 until selling the business and moving to Bend in 1973. David continued his flying career in Bend, retiring from his corporate pilot career in 1990. After retirement, the couple moved to Burns. Years later, they moved on to Dallas to be near family.

Aviation was David’s passion, second only to his family.

David is survived by his children, Alan (Kristy) Tindle of Dallas, and Ann Tindle of Fairview; granddaughters, Kara (Victor) Hernandez, and Kami (Jon) Hardy; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Mary June Tindle (Christensen); his parents; and brothers, Byron and Carlos.

No services are planned at this time. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family: www.dallastribute.com