05/09/2026
Desert Sage is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime Board Member and friend Dave Tindall, who faithfully served our organization and communities for 23 years.
Dave was more than a board member. He was a champion of our mission, a believer in rural healthcare, and a steady presence whose wisdom and encouragement helped shape Desert Sage into what it is today.
As a rancher, Dave understood hard work, resilience, and caring for people through both good seasons and difficult ones. He carried those same values into every conversation and every decision he made on behalf of Desert Sage. He believed deeply in preserving access to healthcare for rural communities and protecting the mission of caring for others without barriers.
Those who were lucky enough to know Dave will remember his warm smile, gentle confidence, thoughtful stories, and quiet ability to make even difficult things feel possible. He had a tough but kind spirit, the kind that could offer guidance without demanding attention. Even in leadership, he led with humility and heart.
Our former CEO shared that the Desert Sage facility in Mountain Home stands as a reflection of Dave’s belief in what this organization could become. His encouragement and steady support helped inspire the work that built a facility that will serve this region for generations.
We like to think that somewhere over Bruneau/Owyhee, Dave is riding with his new angel wings, humble as ever, faithful as always, and still watching over the people and communities that meant so much to him.
Thank you, Dave, for your decades of service, your wisdom, your kindness, and your unwavering belief in Desert Sage Health Centers. Your legacy will continue to live on in the patients we serve, the communities we care for, and the mission you helped protect for so many years.
