David Porter Van Ness Jr.

David Porter Van Ness, Jr., of San Diego, California, passed away June 29, 2024, after a short illness. 

David Van Ness Jr.

He is survived by his sister Rosalie M. Van Ness-Hanford of Sisters, his daughters Eva King of San Diego, California, and Samantha Van Ness of Dubai, and his son Samuel David Van Ness of San Diego, California. David was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 16, 1950. He was raised in Carpinteria, California. 

David lived his life enjoying surfing, family, welding, and Baja off-road racing. A celebration of life is being planned for the fall of 2025.