Born in CholChol, Chile where his parents Albert and Gertrude Landis were missionaries, David spent his early years in Chile and the rest of his youth at his Steudler grandparent's home in Lancaster, PA. He was fluent in Spanish and several other languages.

After graduating from Manheim Township High School, David achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin and Marshall College and a Master's degree from the University of Arizona.

A former board member of the Community Action Program, he worked for the Housing Development Corporation, Trinity Management Associates and founded Landis Property Management, Inc. He also taught in the Lancaster School District.

David enjoyed traveling, his Porsche 356, the beach, a good book, hiking in the woods and listening to the Grateful Dead.

He is survived by his daughter Elisabeth "Lisa" Collins wife of Patrick Collins, son Simon Landis, grandson Quinn Collins, brothers John Landis and Fred Landis both of California, and aunts Lily A. Schneider and Mary Buol. Relatives and friends are invited to join the celebration of David's life at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Thursday June 22nd from 2-4pm. A private family interment will be held at Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604.