MEMORIAL SUNDAY AT STEELE CANYON FOR DAVID REID; SCHOLARSHIP FUND ESTABLISHED IN HIS MEMORY

By Miriam Raftery

January 27, 2010 (Spring Valley) – A memorial service for David Norman Reid will be held on Sunday, January 31st at 2 p.m. at the Steele Canyon High School theater (see address below). Reid was killed last Friday when a car driven by Andrew Bellati, 18, crossed the center line at a high speed and crashed head-on into Reid’s van.

Reid’s son, Garrett, 17, was seriously injured in the accident, as was Bellati and a female passenger in Bellati’s vehicle.  CHP continues to investigate the accident and Bellati may face charges.

Garrett Reid suffered a skull fracture, broken arm, fractured wrist and broken toe, according to Jamie Luke, a family friend serving as spokesperson for the Reid family.

“He had surgery on Saturday and he’s going to have to have another surgery on his wrist,” Luke said, adding that Garrett is trying to maintain a positive outlook because it’s what his father would have wanted. “Emotionally it’s very hard on him, but physically he’s healing well,” said Luke.

David Reid was a radiology computer specialist and a Navy veteran. He was also an active supporter of the Steele Canyon Players drama club and a drama boosters group that raises money for productions and scholarships. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, son Garrett, and daughter, Katy.

A new scholarship is being established in honor or Reid, Luke disclosed. While details are being worked out with the school, those who wish to make a donation may send a check payable to Steele Canyon High School/PTO and note that the donation is for the David Reid scholarship. Checks may be mailed to:

Steele Canyon High School, 12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978.