07/22/2026
David Hall who helped create TRIO NW entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 22, 2026, in Bothell, Washington. He lived a life marked by resilience, service, faith, and human struggle, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for transplant recipients and a faith in Jesus Christ that remained the foundation of his hope.
After receiving a kidney transplant in 2009 following nearly a decade of dialysis, David dedicated much of the remainder of his life to serving others in the transplant community. As Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO), he became an advocate, educator, and public speaker, helping transplant recipients and their families navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. He worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the life-saving gift of organ and tissue donation, and his service brought encouragement and hope to many throughout the Pacific Northwest.
David was also an active member of Toastmasters of Sammamish, where he served in leadership for many years, encouraging others to grow in confidence and communication. He faithfully volunteered behind the scenes at Eastridge Church in the Worship and Arts Video Production Ministry, using his talents to serve his church community.
Like every life, David’s was marked by both accomplishments and struggles. He faced significant personal challenges that impacted both himself and those closest to him. His journey was not without hardship, and family relationships were at times complicated. Yet even through those struggles, David sought to use his own experiences to encourage others facing illness, transplantation, and adversity. Those who knew him remember both the complexity of his journey and the meaningful difference he made in the lives of many.
David was preceded in death by his father, Lt. Col. James Lloyd Hall, and his mother, Hattie Hall.
He is survived by his children, James Hall, Lisa Grund, Rachel Hall, and John Hall. He also leaves behind extended family, dear friends, fellow advocates, members of the transplant community, and all whose lives were enriched by his compassion, encouragement, and dedication.
To his family, David will be remembered not only for his advocacy and service, but as a father whose life, with all its joys and struggles, shaped those who loved him. His story is one of perseverance, imperfect humanity, and the enduring hope found in Christ. We are grateful for the good he accomplished, extend grace for the struggles he carried, and find peace in the promise of God’s redeeming love.
David’s story reminds us that God often works through imperfect people. While his life included both meaningful service and personal struggles, his hope rested not in his own accomplishments, but in the grace of Jesus Christ.
David’s faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of his hope. Like every person, his life was marked by both victories and struggles. He experienced God’s grace in profound ways and believed that salvation is not earned by our works, but received by faith in Jesus Christ. Those who knew him find comfort in that promise today.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
— Ephesians 2:8–9
