David George Todd
David George Todd, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, September 6, 2021. Dave was born April 12, 1939, in Oakmont, a son of George and Mildred Robinson Todd. He grew up a true Pittsburgher and loved his hometown wholeheartedly.
After graduating from Oakmont High School, he attended Allegheny College, earning a degree in political science.
He was employed by J&L Steel for 26 years as a human resources manager. In his second and favorite career, he drove a school bus for Peters Township.
In 1965, David met and wed the love of his life, Karen Joye Jeffries of Punxsutawney. They celebrated 55 years of marriage in November 2020. Together they raised their four children with the Pittsburgh values of faith, community and hard work.
He served in many leadership and teaching roles at his longtime church, John McMillan. He appreciated still being connected to his church family via streaming during the last year. Dave’s great faith was often noticeable when a beautiful hymn or anthem would bring his pocket handkerchief to his eyes. Also noticeable would have been a glance at his watch near the end of service, as Steelers kick-off time drew near. Dave was not just a Steelers fan, he was a black-and-gold-flag-bearing, uniform wearing, season-ticket-holding team historian and enthusiast. He was equally committed to the Penguins, the Pirates, and the Pitt Panthers.
One of Dave’s favorite pastimes was celebrating his Scotch-Irish heritage, including the Highland Games, the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and listening to Chris play Irish tunes.
David is survived by his beloved wife; his children, daughter Kelly (Kevin) Schmidt of Sunbury, Ohio, daughter Jodi (Monte) Bainter of Logan, Ohio, daughter Katie Thien of Cincinnati, Ohio, and son Christopher (Heidi) Todd of Peters Township. He was known and treasured as “Pop-Pop” by his 12 grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob, Jonathan, Riley, Ellie, Kathryn, Nathaniel, Lanie, Joel, Anna, Elizabeth and Bodie; and two great-grandsons, Joseph and Matthew. Cherished family members left behind include his only sister, Mary Naylor of Cincinnati; in-laws Diane (Don) Jeffries Means, Sandy Jeffries, Paul (Leslie) Jeffries, Colleen Jeffries, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by his FIJI fraternity brothers, coworkers, and the many friends of his children who always found their way to Pudding Stone Lane.
“When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them but to live with the love they left behind.”
The family will receive visitors from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 10, in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, PA (724-941-3211).
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 11, in John McMillan Presbyterian Church, 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park. Plan to wear a mask when visiting. The service will be livestreamed on the church Facebook page for those unable to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Heartfest, an organization which funds congenital heart defect research, would be welcome at www.heartfest.org.