David Lee Quick

Grew up with the Quicks as neighbors until they moved to Riverside; and then spent many Fridays playing games and just horsing around while our parents played Canasta. He and his brother Ed were forever friends with my mother after my dad and his mother died. I think Dave still lived in the little house on Coolidge.

I do miss his stories fron hid porch. Such an amazing life.

Dave was a good friend and the most important teacher I ever had. I first met him when I took his Beat Culture class at WSU in 2000. I was already really into the Beat Generation, and over the course of his class, we became friends. He was a very important teacher who transformed my understanding of art. Dave never gave me any instruction with any type of art. What he taught me was more important. He taught me how to be an artist.

Dave had been a special part of our family, sharing the families joys and pains , throughout most of my life he was there. I can still recall sitting in his living room crowded with books, paintings, listening to music and talking about everything from his days with Lou Reed, Andy Warhol, Black Bear Bosin, and many others. He was always there for me and my family and I will miss him very much.

I asked Dave to speak to one of my classes at Friends U. He spoke on the Harlem Renaissance with an abundance of anecdotes and dozens of fascinating images on his PowerPoint. I was awed. I thought I knew the subject fairly well but learned so much listening to him. Later I saw an exhibitition of his photography of Wichita. He was so warm and caring and proud as he introduced me to his brother. I am shocked to read of his passing and his death depletes the world.

Dave was always one of my favorite people and biggest supporters of my art. He pushed me to do more and get out there. I'm going to miss him and his stories and his laugh. Rest well friend. Thank you for being such an amazing person

I meet Dav in his front porch 4 years ago. Always enjoyed visiting and hearing his many stories. What an amazing life he had. He will be missed greatly, but thru his art forms will be remembered always.

Rest in peace Dave! II had the opportunity to work with him and loved getting to know him. His stories always captivated me!! My prayers to his family and close friends.

Rest David, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, Vietnam Era as a Conscientious Objector. Non-combat role.