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David Eugene Chism, 49 years old, of Taos, NM died November 30, 2000. David was born December 6, 1950 and raised in Casper, WY until age 12, when he moved to New Mexico. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, E.P. Martin, and Alberta and Elmer Chism. David is survived by his father, Melvin E. Chism of Roebuck, SC and his wife, T.J.; and his mother, Barbara Frederickson of Casper, WY; his sisters, Colleen Chalgren of Greenville, SC and Renee Ortegel of Albuquerque, NM and her husband, Scott; his brothers, William Ward of Casper, Wyoming and Erlend Frederickson of San Diego, CA; his grandmother, Martha Martin of Casper, WY; his aunts, Linda Andre and Karen Gruver of Denver, CO, and Jean Iglehart of FL; seven nieces and nephews; many cousins, and even more close friends whom he loved and who loved him. In his youth, he had been an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, a member of the Boy Scouts, and in the Honor Society. When he was 16, he moved to Oklahoma and then to South Carolina, where he graduated from Greensville High School and attended Columbia University. His love of New Mexico drew him back and he transferred to the University of New Mexico. He later moved to Santa Fe and was living with his best friend, Jan Unna, when he met and married his friend, Paula Tackett, in 1980. They lived in Santa Fe, NM for 14 years where he was a building contractor. David loved the outdoors and his passions were flying and skiing. He was also a fine, precision craftsman. David changed his life when he left Santa Fe in 1993 and moved to Ketchum, ID to pursue his dreams of becoming a pilot. He later met Katelyn Ferguson in Idaho who was his companion and best friend for the next six years, sharing his passion for life. The last several years he has spent flying in the southwest, California, Idaho, and Alaska. David loved life and knew how to be a friend. Many have been touched by his energy, his humor and his empathy. David died doing what he loved best. He lost his life in an aircraft accident in the mountains near Taos. There will be a celebration of David's life at Saint Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December, 6, 2000. There will also be a memorial service in Santa Fe on Thursday, December 7, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. For additional information, please call 988-3304. Memorial contributions may be made to Idaho Watershed Project, Box 1602, Hailey, ID 83333 or to Boulder-White Clouds Counsel, Box 6313, Ketchum, ID 83349.
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