Blue, David Obituary

Blue, David attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Blue, David.

Graduation Year	(unknown)
Date of Passing	May 04, 2012
About	EGHS year of graduation unknown ('90?) David Blue died from a fatal automobile accident Friday, May 4, 2012 on Highway 99 near Arno Road, Galt, CA. He was born Nov. 24, 1972 and resided most of his life on the Wilton Indian Rancheria and surrounding areas. He attended schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District. His children, Michael Blue of Sacramento, Anastasia Tran of Humboldt State and Desiree Blue of Galt, survive him. At the time of his death he was married to Angle Blue of Galt. Also survived by his mother, Debra Brown Blue, brother Dennis Blue, sisters Denise Blue (Jay) all of Wilton, Danielle Blue (Justin) and nephew Donald of Elk Grove. Preceding him in death were father Michael Blue, grandparents William and Gladys Blue, Jane Brown and uncle Merle Blue. He leaves many, many relatives behind. Viewing services will be Wednesday, May 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Herberger's Elk Grove Chapel, 9101 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA. All are invited to come and share your memories with friends and family. Funeral services will be graveside at the Hicksville Cemetary May 10 at 10 a.m. located at exit Highway 99 south Arno Road, Galt. Service and interment will be traditional American Indian burial ceremony. Immediately following will be a potluck lunch at the Estrellita Ballroom at 415 C Street in Galt. His family said that David was the essence of the American Indian Man in today's society. Hewas Miwok Proud and a member of Wilton Miwok Rancheria. Other tribal affiliations included Concow, Yuki and Littlelake. He hunted deer and fished, not for sport, but to provide for the family. He learned these survival skills very young. They say it's in the DNA; he had problems like a large percentage of the young Native American men in modern society today. He would have done very well being born in an earlier era. If you needed help and he could provide that help, he was there. David (Lesama) Blue loved his people, he believed in the old way and tried very hard to live according to those beliefs. He attended weekly Sweat Lodge ceremonies, prayed and sang in the old way. Lesama was his Miwok name, it meant Mischievous One. David had a very unique sense of humor he could always make you laugh. He earned a living as a journeyman roofer and was employed by Dwayne Fowler of Fowler's Roofing in Ione. According to many, including his employer Dwayne, he was very loyal and honest. He had a beautiful spirit and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. David had a twinkle in his eyes and smile that could light up a room. - Information from the Elk Grove Citizen and Sacramento Bee