David Hans Herrington

David Hans Herrington from Grapevine, Texas, went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 22, 2023, surrounded by family while in the loving care of Faith Presbyterian Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert S. Crilley located at 1002 Park Blvd in Grapevine, Texas, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 P.M.
Dave was born January 19, 1945, in Ames, Iowa, to Warren Heikes Munsinger and Ellen McKim. After his father was tragically killed in a vehicle accident, Al Herrington adopted him into his family and relocated to the East Texas area. Upon graduation from John Tyler High School, he was accepted to Iowa State University in Ames and became a runner-up state champion in Judo, graduating with a business degree. After Iowa State, he attended seminary at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and completed a masters in theology in 1970.
In 1969, Dave and first wife, Jennifer Hume, married in Tyler, Texas, and welcomed a son in 1972 while living in Irving. In 1981, Dave married, Mary Ennist, and welcomed their daughter in 1983 while living in Grapevine. Dave finally married his beloved Karen on October 1, 2016, and lived out his years relaxing and enjoying travels with Karen always by his side and hand in hand.
Dave was a proud citizen of Grapevine and loved his community by serving faithfully. He became one of the first members of Grapevine’s “Dirty Dozen” and assisted with numerous volunteer projects and events. Dave was also a devoted volunteer chaplain who worked tirelessly with the Grapevine Police Department. Dave enjoyed uniting others in marriage, especially his daughter Emily last June. Additionally, Dave was an ardent supporter of the Grapevine Opry where he once served as the President of the Grapevine Opry Association. Dave enjoyed his employment with several companies before finally landing his dream job with the Federal Aviation Administration working as a human resources senior advisor at Fort Worth’s Air Enroute Traffic Control Center where he worked the last ten years before retirement. Dave loved the following, but in no order, his Lord, his family, his community, aviation, trains and railways, volcanoes, and the occasional Sonic sweet tea.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bruce Herrington of Tyler, Texas.
Dave is survived by his wife, Karen; his son, Bryan; daughter, Emily (Herrington) Varrassi; two grandchildren;and sister Barbara Trimble (Buddy) and a vast number of family and friends who loved him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine for their compassionate care of the entire family these last few months. Please visit https://dallasfoundation.bswhealth.com/ then select Grapevine.