Obituaries
David E. Landis, 72
June 15, 2017
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.
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Condolences to the Family
June 15, 2023
Dad,
Words will never describe the void you left on this plane. Thank you for always guiding me along this journey and watching over me during this leg especially! It’s not the same without you, but I know you’re not far. I look forward to sitting down and talking for hours again! Despite all the absolutely insanity on this plane, I would like to hang around a while longer, but hold a seat for me! Love, Belle
June 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Landis family..He was one of my favorite teachers at McCaskey while I attended there.Me and him would just throw shots at each other and his favorite thing to say to me Everytime he seen me was to call me a “Jabroni” and other wrestling references.He was a trip..R.i.p Mr.Landis
June 18, 2017
I knew David when I worked at McCaskey HS, what a great guy. I really enjoyed talking to him from time to time. May he rest in the arms of our Lord. My condolences to his family.
June 18, 2017
Our Christmas lunch and Jazzfest won’t be the same without Dave. He was a great friend and wonderful man and I miss him. I am so glad I got to visit and say good bye. I know he was very happy to be with his family in his final days.
Pam Vettleson
June 17, 2017
David was a loving father and a very good man. We were blessed to have him in our lifes.
Stephanie Landis
- Services
- Thursday, June 22, 2017
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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