Founder of Bushnell passes away

David Pearsall Bushnell, who founded the Bushnell Optical Corporation and grew it to become the largest source of binoculars in the United States, passed away at his home in Laguna Beach, Calif., on March 24, 2005. He was 92.

Born March 31, 1913, David founded the company in 1947. 'The entire Bushnell Performance Optics family mourns the loss of our company's founder and namesake, Dave Bushnell. He was a gentleman with an adventurous spirit and special character. We will carry on the rich Bushnell tradition and conduct our business with the same energy and passion that guided Dave through his life,' said Joe Messner, President & Ceo, Bushnell Performance Optics.