LISTER, David E.

David Edward Lister David E. Lister, born April 16, 1988, in Gallup, N.M., died July 16, 2005, in Tucson. He is survived by parents, Ernie and Sandra Lister of Prescott; his older brother and friend, Jon-Michael, with whom he loved to cruise and shoot guns; his sister and friend, Taylor (David endeared her as "My Little Medicine Girl."), with whom he loved to make movies, play piano and dance. David dreamed of completing his high school education, wishing to graduate with his class of 2006. His college aspiration was to earn degrees from the Santa Fe Indian Art Institute and the Chicago Art Institute. While attending Kestrel High School, David was diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). This past year, David battled his illness courageously, attending school, raising awareness among Native Americans regarding the need for bone marrow donors (People Magazine, May 23, 2005), fund-raising for "Pennies for Patients," and studying overtime for his AIMS test. Then, on June 29, 2005, he received a double cord transplant at the University Medical Center. David loved to laugh. Playing practical jokes on his mom was his idea of a perfect day. His sports activities included football, paintball and bike riding/jumping. Besides his finely detailed pencil and ink sketches, David wood carved, sculpted, tattooed himself and friends and won awards for his silversmithing. Memorials may be sent to The David Lister Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, Acct. #8479251483. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Heritage Memory Mortuary. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at Mile High Middle School, Hendrix Auditorium, 300 S. Granite, Prescott. Services entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary.