The Irvine Health Foundation is a grantmaking foundation, whose goal is to improve the health, consisting of physical, mental, and emotional well being of the residents of Orange County, California.
DAVID G. SILLS
March 21, 1938 – August 23, 2011
We mourn the loss of our Chairman, David G. Sills.
Dave served as Chair of the Irvine Health Foundation from its inception in August, 1985 until his death August 23, 2011. David's was a life lived in full, and marked by extraordinary success. His career included serving as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, 20 years as a practicing attorney, and over 25 years on the bench, first as an Orange County Superior Court Judge, followed by 20 years as the Presiding Justice of the 4th District Court of Appeal in Santa Ana, California. Dave also served on the Irvine City Council between 1976 and 1985, during which time he served four years as Mayor.
As Chairman of the Irvine Health Foundation, Dave brought to bear all the skills from his various careers – military officer – attorney – mayor – judge – as well as his wry sense of humor and uncanny ability to understand people. He had great empathy for those in need and worked diligently to understand the health and health related issues facing our community. Dave was critical to every success the Irvine Health Foundation achieved.
Through his many activities, Dave improved the lives of thousands of people, many of whom he had never met. Those of us in the IHF family who were fortunate to know and work with Dave and to enjoy his friendship, join with his wife Susan in a great sense of loss. Yet, this void in our lives is tempered by our recollections of the wonderful times we shared with this noble man, public servant, mentor, and great friend.
Semper Fidelis, Mr. Chairman.
A memorial website for David G. Sills is available here
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Justice Sills
be made to:
Chapman University School of Law
School of Law at University of California Irvine
How Healthy Are Your Bones?
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The Irvine Health Foundation Prize
IHF 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT — VIDEOS, PICTURES, & NEWS — CLICK HERE
Prize Finalist, Elizabeth Bear, CEO, Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County
Prize Winner, Karen McGlinn, Executive Director, Share Our Selves (SOS)
Prize Finalist, Pamela (Pam) Pimentel, RN, CEO, MOMS Orange County
Left to Right
Three organizations are being recognized by the Irvine Health Foundation for demonstrating extraordinary success, creativity and innovation in insuring the availability of accessible, quality health-related services for Orange County residents in need.
Help us in Congratulating:
Share Our Selves
Irvine Health Foundation Prize Recipient
Share Our Selves receives the inaugural Irvine Health Foundation Prize of $150,000. SOS serves more than 90,000 Orange County residents a year providing healthcare, dental care, mental health services and food and financial aid services.
| MOMS Orange County Finalist Award |
Health Smiles for Kids of Orange County Finalist Award |
MOMS Orange County and Healthy Smiles for Kids each receive finalist awards of $50,000.
MOMS Orange County serves nearly 4,000 babies and their families with in-home education and support during pregnancy and through the baby's first birthday.
Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County reduces untreated dental decay in kindergarten-aged children delivering services to more than 10,000 residents per year.
Also, in celebrating Irvine Health Foundation's 25th Anniversary, the Health Funders Partnership of Orange County is awarded special recognition for collaborative efforts leading to significant progress in the availability of care, health, and well-being of the community.
Health Funders Partnership of Orange County
Irvine Health Foundation Anniversary Award