David Paul Nordquist born June 17, 1954 the son of Gerald and Mildred Nordquist of Washburn, ND passed away on March 20th, 2015 at his home in El Segundo, California. To say that David lived a full, loving, impactful and colorful life would be an understatement. David will be remembered for his unquenchable love of family, friends, community and sport.

David's enthusiastic love of sport, especially baseball, developed over the years as a Washburn Cardinal and continued into his college years as a fan of the North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" athletic program. His love for the game of baseball was exemplified when he personally offered his services as the commissioner of major league baseball. It was an offer recognized but deferred by MLB.

As a student at the University of North Dakota and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, David was immersed in numerous activities giving of his time to greek, athletic, and student government organizations. Following graduation from the University of North Dakota, David returned home to Washburn as an associate of the Farmers Security Bank. During this time David devoted much of his time to the community and civic organizations. One project that became very dear to David was the development of Painted Woods Golf Course. Countless stories were created with friends at PWGC.

David moved to California in the early eighties and was employed with a variety of businesses including El Segundo National Bank, The National Red Cross, and El Segundo Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed the community culture of El Segundo and attended many sporting events with his step-daughter Maureen. David then began his career with French Polynesia, first with Tahiti Tourism transitioning to Air Tahiti Nui where he became the Director of Incentives and Cruise Operations. Tahiti became an extended home for David where he developed a love for the Polynesian Islands and the way of life. Wonderful friends were made in his personal and professional dealings with the Islands.

In May of 2003 Mahana Grace Nordquist was born to David and Beli Ou Wen. David and Mahana often shared Thanksgivings with Rick and Rosa Guenett, Mahana's Godparents where David perfected the supervison of traditional USA holiday dinners on the island. Mahana is, was, and always will be the ultimate joy and pride of David. David's rare gift of bringing people into his life has been passed on to his beautiful and loving daughter.

David battled cancer and the side effects of treatment for the past twenty years. Throughout his trials and recoveries he was lovingly cared for by his dear Aunt Lucille (Nordquist) Ralston and cousin David Craig Ralston of El Segundo. David often referred to Aunt Lucille as his "second mother". Whenever he was asked about his health his response was positive and uplifting and redirected the discussion to the joy of the present. There simply wasn't room in his life for anything else but appreciating the positives.

David is survived by his daughter Mahana Grace Nordquist, of Papeete, Tahiti, parents Gerald and Mildred Nordquist of Washburn, ND, his sisters Laurie (Myron) Cullen and JoDee (John) Sayler, all of Bismarck, ND and his brother Richard Nordquist of Washburn, ND; aunts Lucille (Nordquist) Ralston of El Segundo, CA, Beverly (Nordquist) Holtan of Bismarck, ND, and Agnes Liudahl of West Fargo, ND; Mahana's mother, Beli Ou Wen of Papeete Tahiti; step-daughter, Maureen (Addington) Roberge of Lake Havasu City, AZ; one niece, five nephews, numerous cousins, and dearly beloved friends.

A Celebration of Life in honor of David will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on April 7, 2015 at the Standard Station at 226 Standard Street in El Segundo.

A memorial service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 709 5th Avenue Washburn, ND at 2:30 pm on April 11, 2015. Inurnment will be held in Riverview Cemetery, Washburn.

Memorials may be sent to the Mahana Grace Nordquist Trust Fund, 124 Riverside Park Road Bismarck, ND 58504 attention Laurie (Nordquist) Cullen.