DAVID GOLDFOOT

David Alan Goldfoot z”l passed away in Austin, Texas Oct. 8, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in Portland, Ore., on August 2, 1942, to Maurice and Mildred Goldfoot, David grew up with his older sister, Nadene, in a multicultural community. All who knew him described David as brilliant, kind, fun loving, creative, and a wonderful friend. At just ten years old he became the first Jewish child to be named Prime Minister of Portland’s Junior Rose Festival. In 2003, his lasting influence on his community was honored when he was knighted as Sir David Goldfoot of Rosaria. In 1964 he graduated from Reed College and married Heather Birnie, also from Portland. David later graduated from OHSU with a Ph.D. in Medical Psychology. He was a widely respected psychologist who specialized in working with individuals with anger problems and sexual addictions. David will be remembered by his loving wife, Lorraine Broll, sons Joel (Jill Jodar) and Josh (Matthew Berry), daughter, Michelle, sister, Nadene Goldfoot, and his beloved poodle, Roxy. He was a devoted father who taught his children to love learning and to treat all people equally. As a partner, he was beyond compare supportive, kind, patient, and thoughtful. There will be a celebration of David’s life later this fall in Austin. In lieu of flowers, contributions in David’s memory may be made to Cancer Research Institute (www. cancerresearch.org)