Herald & News
Klamath Falls, Oregon
January 22, 1998
KLAMATH ELDER CHIEF REID DAVID, 87, DIES
Chief Reid David, 87, a Klamath Tribal Elder who occasionally appeared in western movies, died January 19, 1998, in Klamath Falls.
Mr. David was born January 27, 1910 to Robert Elizabeth DuVall David on the Williamson River.
He attended the Chemawa Indian School in Salem, and later took a job at the Agency Hospital.
In his later years he moved to Southern California and appeared in several movies, including "Canyon Passage" which was filmed near Roseburg in 1945.
He later moved to the Salem area and worked there for many years.
"He was virtually a living tribal treasure" said Jeff Mitchell, chairman of the Klamath Tribes. "We are saddened by the loss of Reid David. He was a tremendous force within the Klamath Tribes."
Prior to his death he worked for the Klamath Tribes, and was involved in the tribes' culture and heritage program. Through that program, Mr. David taught the Klamath language, made presentations for various organizations and was involved in Culture Camp.
He also performed the dedication and ground breaking ceremonies for tribal enterprises, as well as the naming of tribal members during the yearly C'wam ceremony.
Mitchell said David's knowledge of the Klamath Tribes history, culture, tradition and values was extensive.
"He spent much of his life sharing and giving to any member of the tribe or public who wanted to learn", he said. "He was active in the tribe right up until his passing."
"We are really going to miss him", said Mitchell. "He was a guiding force in preserving the tribes past. He also made younger members of the tribe understand what it means to be a tribal member and what their place is in society."
Mr. David made annual trips to Anchorage, Alaska, to watch the Iditarod races. He was also involved in the local Fourth of July parades and served as the 1997 parades Grand Marshall.
Survivors include his son, Reid David Jr.; brother, Lawrence David of Chiloquin; grandchildren, Karl Anderson of Klamath Falls, Kory Busby of Grande Rode, Regina Busby; great-granddaughter, Jeopardy; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Enid Sortwell and Marion Martin; brothers Lloyd and Randolph David; sister-in-law Irene David; and his daughter Ilene Bahr.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Williamson River Indian Mission Church. Pastor Rachel Witcraft and Elwood Miller Jr., will officiate. Concluding service and interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery.
A potluck lunch will follwo and be served at the Church. Visitation at Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepard will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be sent to Davenport's,6420 . Sixth St., Klamath Falls, 97603
Klamath Falls, Oregon
January 22, 1998
KLAMATH ELDER CHIEF REID DAVID, 87, DIES
Chief Reid David, 87, a Klamath Tribal Elder who occasionally appeared in western movies, died January 19, 1998, in Klamath Falls.
Mr. David was born January 27, 1910 to Robert Elizabeth DuVall David on the Williamson River.
He attended the Chemawa Indian School in Salem, and later took a job at the Agency Hospital.
In his later years he moved to Southern California and appeared in several movies, including "Canyon Passage" which was filmed near Roseburg in 1945.
He later moved to the Salem area and worked there for many years.
"He was virtually a living tribal treasure" said Jeff Mitchell, chairman of the Klamath Tribes. "We are saddened by the loss of Reid David. He was a tremendous force within the Klamath Tribes."
Prior to his death he worked for the Klamath Tribes, and was involved in the tribes' culture and heritage program. Through that program, Mr. David taught the Klamath language, made presentations for various organizations and was involved in Culture Camp.
He also performed the dedication and ground breaking ceremonies for tribal enterprises, as well as the naming of tribal members during the yearly C'wam ceremony.
Mitchell said David's knowledge of the Klamath Tribes history, culture, tradition and values was extensive.
"He spent much of his life sharing and giving to any member of the tribe or public who wanted to learn", he said. "He was active in the tribe right up until his passing."
"We are really going to miss him", said Mitchell. "He was a guiding force in preserving the tribes past. He also made younger members of the tribe understand what it means to be a tribal member and what their place is in society."
Mr. David made annual trips to Anchorage, Alaska, to watch the Iditarod races. He was also involved in the local Fourth of July parades and served as the 1997 parades Grand Marshall.
Survivors include his son, Reid David Jr.; brother, Lawrence David of Chiloquin; grandchildren, Karl Anderson of Klamath Falls, Kory Busby of Grande Rode, Regina Busby; great-granddaughter, Jeopardy; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Enid Sortwell and Marion Martin; brothers Lloyd and Randolph David; sister-in-law Irene David; and his daughter Ilene Bahr.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Williamson River Indian Mission Church. Pastor Rachel Witcraft and Elwood Miller Jr., will officiate. Concluding service and interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery.
A potluck lunch will follwo and be served at the Church. Visitation at Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepard will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be sent to Davenport's,6420 . Sixth St., Klamath Falls, 97603
Herald & News
Klamath Falls, Oregon
January 22, 1998
KLAMATH ELDER CHIEF REID DAVID, 87, DIES
Chief Reid David, 87, a Klamath Tribal Elder who occasionally appeared in western movies, died January 19, 1998, in Klamath Falls.
Mr. David was born January 27, 1910 to Robert Elizabeth DuVall David on the Williamson River.
He attended the Chemawa Indian School in Salem, and later took a job at the Agency Hospital.
In his later years he moved to Southern California and appeared in several movies, including "Canyon Passage" which was filmed near Roseburg in 1945.
He later moved to the Salem area and worked there for many years.
"He was virtually a living tribal treasure" said Jeff Mitchell, chairman of the Klamath Tribes. "We are saddened by the loss of Reid David. He was a tremendous force within the Klamath Tribes."
Prior to his death he worked for the Klamath Tribes, and was involved in the tribes' culture and heritage program. Through that program, Mr. David taught the Klamath language, made presentations for various organizations and was involved in Culture Camp.
He also performed the dedication and ground breaking ceremonies for tribal enterprises, as well as the naming of tribal members during the yearly C'wam ceremony.
Mitchell said David's knowledge of the Klamath Tribes history, culture, tradition and values was extensive.
"He spent much of his life sharing and giving to any member of the tribe or public who wanted to learn", he said. "He was active in the tribe right up until his passing."
"We are really going to miss him", said Mitchell. "He was a guiding force in preserving the tribes past. He also made younger members of the tribe understand what it means to be a tribal member and what their place is in society."
Mr. David made annual trips to Anchorage, Alaska, to watch the Iditarod races. He was also involved in the local Fourth of July parades and served as the 1997 parades Grand Marshall.
Survivors include his son, Reid David Jr.; brother, Lawrence David of Chiloquin; grandchildren, Karl Anderson of Klamath Falls, Kory Busby of Grande Rode, Regina Busby; great-granddaughter, Jeopardy; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Enid Sortwell and Marion Martin; brothers Lloyd and Randolph David; sister-in-law Irene David; and his daughter Ilene Bahr.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Williamson River Indian Mission Church. Pastor Rachel Witcraft and Elwood Miller Jr., will officiate. Concluding service and interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery.
A potluck lunch will follwo and be served at the Church. Visitation at Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepard will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be sent to Davenport's,6420 . Sixth St., Klamath Falls, 97603
Klamath Falls, Oregon
January 22, 1998
KLAMATH ELDER CHIEF REID DAVID, 87, DIES
Chief Reid David, 87, a Klamath Tribal Elder who occasionally appeared in western movies, died January 19, 1998, in Klamath Falls.
Mr. David was born January 27, 1910 to Robert Elizabeth DuVall David on the Williamson River.
He attended the Chemawa Indian School in Salem, and later took a job at the Agency Hospital.
In his later years he moved to Southern California and appeared in several movies, including "Canyon Passage" which was filmed near Roseburg in 1945.
He later moved to the Salem area and worked there for many years.
"He was virtually a living tribal treasure" said Jeff Mitchell, chairman of the Klamath Tribes. "We are saddened by the loss of Reid David. He was a tremendous force within the Klamath Tribes."
Prior to his death he worked for the Klamath Tribes, and was involved in the tribes' culture and heritage program. Through that program, Mr. David taught the Klamath language, made presentations for various organizations and was involved in Culture Camp.
He also performed the dedication and ground breaking ceremonies for tribal enterprises, as well as the naming of tribal members during the yearly C'wam ceremony.
Mitchell said David's knowledge of the Klamath Tribes history, culture, tradition and values was extensive.
"He spent much of his life sharing and giving to any member of the tribe or public who wanted to learn", he said. "He was active in the tribe right up until his passing."
"We are really going to miss him", said Mitchell. "He was a guiding force in preserving the tribes past. He also made younger members of the tribe understand what it means to be a tribal member and what their place is in society."
Mr. David made annual trips to Anchorage, Alaska, to watch the Iditarod races. He was also involved in the local Fourth of July parades and served as the 1997 parades Grand Marshall.
Survivors include his son, Reid David Jr.; brother, Lawrence David of Chiloquin; grandchildren, Karl Anderson of Klamath Falls, Kory Busby of Grande Rode, Regina Busby; great-granddaughter, Jeopardy; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Enid Sortwell and Marion Martin; brothers Lloyd and Randolph David; sister-in-law Irene David; and his daughter Ilene Bahr.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Williamson River Indian Mission Church. Pastor Rachel Witcraft and Elwood Miller Jr., will officiate. Concluding service and interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery.
A potluck lunch will follwo and be served at the Church. Visitation at Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepard will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be sent to Davenport's,6420 . Sixth St., Klamath Falls, 97603
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