David Vanderbilt Heisterkamp passed away in his sleep on January 26 at home. After his junior year at Dartmouth David entered the Dartmouth Medical School under its 3-2 program, graduating in 1962 and from Harvard Medical School in 1964. David married Roberta Anne Fletcher in 1965. From 1968 to 1970 he served as a lieutenant commander in the Navy.

In 1970 David moved to Denver with his family and practiced anesthesiology for the next 35 years. He retired in 2005 to spend more time with his family, his collections and 11 is other interests. While at Dartmouth David was an active member of the Dartmouth Outing Club. David is survived by his wife, Bobbie; children David ‘89, Wendy ‘90, Rebecca, Christopher and Charles; and grandchildren Siobhan, Chleo, Ella and Alexander.