Obituary
August 10, 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA - David Michael Dismore, 72, of Los Angeles, California, and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away on June 10, 2019 in Los Angeles. He was born on September 29, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to Frank and Margaret (Schafer) Dismore.
David was a 1964 graduate of Greenville High School and continued his higher education at Wright State University and Arizona State University where he completed his bachelor’s degree in meteorology. After graduation David was inducted into the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.
After completing his service, David relocated to Los Angeles. An avid bicyclist, he enjoyed riding his bicycle to work every day, and often to the many area attractions. David even rode his bike from Los Angeles to Florida to support the ERA movement in 1982.
While pursuing the goal to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, David began working for NOW activists Judith Meuli and Toni Caribillo in Los Angeles archiving every piece of media that would document the women’s movement. In 1988, the Feminist Majority Foundation was founded by former NOW President Eleanor Smeal, NOW activist Katherine Spillar and philanthropist Peg Yorkin. David continued his work with the Foundation as archivist for the organization. He dedicated his time meticulously tracking news stories and trends that effected the movement. It was his hope to see the ERA ratified in his lifetime. He also gave generously of his warm spirit and vast knowledge as well as endless hours helping to manage the office.
In 2013, David was honored by the Veteran Feminists of America at their 20th Anniversary Celebration and awarded The Mary Ritter Beard Award for his dedication to the history of the Women’s suffrage movement and his continuing work advocating for social justice and women’s equality.
David worked for the Feminist Majority Foundation for over 31 years. The Foundation became a home to him with his fellow employees as both family and friends working side by side to create positive change in the world. His warm smile and bright “hello!” was a daily occurrence at the office and will be greatly missed. He leaves behind a library of feminist history and a lifetime of work promoting equality and justice for women. He is survived by his brother Roger Dismore of Grand Prairie, Texas.
A memorial will be held in his honor at his workplace, the Feminist Majority Foundation on Monday, August 26,2019 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Feminist Majority Foundation Offices
433 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
If interested in attending please register at the following link:
http://org.salsalabs.com/o/1400/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=105188
David was a 1964 graduate of Greenville High School and continued his higher education at Wright State University and Arizona State University where he completed his bachelor’s degree in meteorology. After graduation David was inducted into the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.
After completing his service, David relocated to Los Angeles. An avid bicyclist, he enjoyed riding his bicycle to work every day, and often to the many area attractions. David even rode his bike from Los Angeles to Florida to support the ERA movement in 1982.
While pursuing the goal to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, David began working for NOW activists Judith Meuli and Toni Caribillo in Los Angeles archiving every piece of media that would document the women’s movement. In 1988, the Feminist Majority Foundation was founded by former NOW President Eleanor Smeal, NOW activist Katherine Spillar and philanthropist Peg Yorkin. David continued his work with the Foundation as archivist for the organization. He dedicated his time meticulously tracking news stories and trends that effected the movement. It was his hope to see the ERA ratified in his lifetime. He also gave generously of his warm spirit and vast knowledge as well as endless hours helping to manage the office.
In 2013, David was honored by the Veteran Feminists of America at their 20th Anniversary Celebration and awarded The Mary Ritter Beard Award for his dedication to the history of the Women’s suffrage movement and his continuing work advocating for social justice and women’s equality.
David worked for the Feminist Majority Foundation for over 31 years. The Foundation became a home to him with his fellow employees as both family and friends working side by side to create positive change in the world. His warm smile and bright “hello!” was a daily occurrence at the office and will be greatly missed. He leaves behind a library of feminist history and a lifetime of work promoting equality and justice for women. He is survived by his brother Roger Dismore of Grand Prairie, Texas.
A memorial will be held in his honor at his workplace, the Feminist Majority Foundation on Monday, August 26,2019 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Feminist Majority Foundation Offices
433 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
If interested in attending please register at the following link:
http://org.salsalabs.com/o/1400/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=105188