Obituary

David Michael Buchanan, 54, of Ladera Ranch, California, passed away on October 27, 2025. Born on March 15, 1971, in San Jose, California, he left a lasting impact as a devoted husband to Megan, a loving father to Jacob, Cam, Lily, and Nate, and a caring grandfather to Ella.

After graduating from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, David realized a prestigious law career at industry-leading law firms and elite corporations. Throughout his success, David always made it clear that his hard work was for the benefit of his family.

For David, every hobby led back to his family. As Avendale pickleball court’s most frequent visitor, he never missed weekly tournaments with Megan. Watching an average of four movies a week, David always recommended his latest favorites to Jacob. Undoubtedly, the highlight of his working career was spent in the last few years of his life, working in-house at the same company as Cam, as their daily work-walks became a cherished part of his routine. His late night bike rides ended with an emoji-filled text message to Lily, counting down the days until she came back to town. David shared his love for sports as a part-owner of the Green Bay Packers with Nate. Arguably, David’s most precious non-Lily related time was spent walking around malls and church hallways with Ella.

As Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of the Flintridge Ward, David’s impact on and care for others was unquantifiable. From his off-the-cuff humor to his endless positivity, there was no better minister than David. As many thoughts and prayers as have been sent to him and his family, David sent more to others.

Among the broad net of superlatives to describe his achievements, proud stands as the most accurate: proud of his marriage, proud of his sons, proud of his daughter, proud of his granddaughter, and proud of his testimony in Jesus Christ. Most importantly, however, is the pride that his family feels of having him. His family is proud to call him Dave, Dad, and Grandad.

David is survived by his wife of 30 years, Megan; their children, Jacob (Lindsay), Cam, Lily (Berk), and Nate; his granddaughter, Ella; his parents, Jack and Nancy; and his siblings, Lauri, Jen, Susie, Mary, and John.