David Orrin Trimble

Lab retiree David Orrin Trimble of Pleasanton died suddenly Nov. 22 while returning from a short trip to visit relatives in Texas. He was 68.

Born Jan. 2, 1941, in Buffalo, N.Y., he relocated to Texas as a young boy where he remained through high school. After high school he joined the Navy and was ultimately stationed in Alameda.

After his discharge in 1962, he worked at several small electronic firms prior to his career at LLNL, retiring in 2001, after 29 years.

Traveling was his passion and he and his wife traveled to all corners of the world. Some of his favorite places were London and Maui, and most recently the home he built in San Felipe, Mexico.

He also loved to frequent Jim’s Country Kitchen, having coffee with his friends every morning.

His fun loving spirit, sense of humor and his “Joke of the Day" will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elmira Trimble, his aunt and uncle, Thelma and David Shall and his brother, Sonny Trimble.

Trimble is survived by his wife of 49 years, Charlotte; his children, Todd Trimble and his wife Christi of Brentwood and Laura Farro and her husband Ken of Livermore; sisters, LaRue Thompson and Bonnie O'Sullivan of New York; Elaine Gilbert of Texas, and many nieces and nephews.

He also is survived by his three granddaughters, Madison Trimble, Makenzie and Kamryn Farro.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Friday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. at Graham Hitch Mortuary, 4157 First St., Pleasanton. A reception will immediately follow at the family home in Pleasanton. Remembrances may be made to Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Services, the Valley Humane Society, or a charity of choice.