David "Dave" Bruce Evans

Dave Evans, 71, of Falls Church, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021, at Capital Caring Hospice - Halquist Center following a brief battle with kidney failure.

Dave was born on October 28, 1949 as the first child of Dr. John Evans and Dorothy Fuller Evans, and grew up in Pasadena, California. Drafted in the United States Army in 1971 during the Vietnam Era, Dave went on to serve in the 561st MP Company at Fort Myer, Virginia, until his honorable discharge on February 24, 1973. Dave married Ada Miller of Fairfax, Virginia, on June 17, 1972, at Vale United Methodist Church in Oakton, Virginia. The newlyweds made their home in Falls Church. They never moved!

Following his time in the army, Dave had a number of careers, including as a security guard at George Mason University, automotive mechanic, automotive service advisor, coin and jewelry dealer, parts puller at a large automotive-parts warehouse, and bartender at the Martin Leppert Sipes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9274.

Dave was a man of many interests, not the least of which was his propensity for humor. A lifelong collector of jokes — particularly those of a politically incorrect stripe — he amassed a vast collection and had jokes for every occasion. He also had a lifelong love of automobiles, including building dune buggies, many of which he raced. In 2001, he and Ada acquired his dream car: a 2000 Mustang GT convertible. They traveled much in that car and frequently attended Mustang club meetings and car shows. And one couldn’t get to know Dave too long before discovering his love of U.S. coins, both as an avid collector and as a coin dealer.

Dave experienced a life-changing hemorrhagic stroke in 2009 at age 59. But he made the best of the situation! With his wife Ada as his caregiver and advocate, Dave fought hard to get the best recovery possible, and his recovery defied both the odds and the prognosis. Once able to do so, he used his mobility scooter, the local paratransit system, and his own handicap accessible minivan to continue participating in a variety of outings, both alone and with friends and family. Before COVID, Dave was an active member of the Virginia Hospital Center Stroke Survivors Group, American Legion Post 130, the 55+ Club, Fairfax Coin Club, and the Greater Falls Church Veterans Council.

Dave is survived by Ada Miller Evans, his loving wife of nearly 49 years; his brother Mitchell Evans; his sisters Kimberly “Taime” Evans-Vincelli and Victoria Louise Evans Dycus; and many cousins and friends.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral will be held at the Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA 22180 on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Those wishing may watch a livestreaming webcast of the funeral service by clicking the link below this obituary. A graveside service immediately following the funeral is open to the public at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Hwy., Falls Church, VA 22042 at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Dave may contribute to www.pow-miafamilies.org.