Lock Haven, Pa. — David Allen Lindsay MD (“Papa”), 77, a dedicated physician and beloved member of the Lock Haven community, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2024 at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 4, 1947 in Chula Vista, Calif. to David Maurice (Morris) Lindsay and Imorene (Rene) Featherkile Lindsay, both of Weatherford, Texas. A graduate of Brigham Young University, David began his career in California in education; in 1984 he finally achieved his childhood dream of becoming a physician. His life’s journey took him through various fields of endeavor such as law school and an early career in the San Diego Police Department.
David’s choice of a medical degree was out of his reach in that era of time, as medical schools in America denied admission to the older student and to anyone with dependents. However, as a young father, David, a fighter by nature, tackled one challenge after another, prevailing or finding another solution each and every time. During his career in medicine, he had numerous opportunities to use his skills to save lives. To David, these events were the great reward for enduring all the toil and conquering the many obstacles to obtain his medical license…