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David Bluestein Obituary
He was born in Sherman Oaks, CA in 1968 and went on to become a lifelong educator. David attended UCI for his teacher credential and earned his masters at CSSB.
He had a passion for history and teaching that led to his career in education.
David taught 8th grade History at AUSD for 31 years, where he loved the challenges of educating the next generation.
Mr. Bluestein is remembered by countless students and colleagues as a caring influence who was often irreverent of administration.
He loved to travel, visiting all 50 states and 27 national parks.
He was devoted to his 6 cats who are all rescues.
David was preceded in death by his father Marvin and is survived by his mother Ann, brother and sister-in-law Stephen and Stephanie, his niece Jenny and nephew Jesse. David was a fantabulous husband to Tammy, a stepped-up dad to Grant and Morgan, and Bluebear to his grandbaby Liora.
As Mr. Bluestein did not care to have a memorial service, you are welcome to visit his YouTube channel BluesteinUSHistorian and learn through the curriculum he created over 30 years of teaching.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Bluestein
Annie Falck
May 29, 2025
I first met David at Arizona Middle School. He was an excellent teacher and had a great sense of humor. He would stop by our house for a quick hello and raid the cupboards for a snack. One summer he and I ran Victoria Avenue together a few times- down to Van Buren and back- five miles at a pretty good pace for two teachers on summer break. He had a big personality and a bigger heart. He will be dearly missed. Love, Annie Falck
Joe Bennett
May 29, 2025
Mr. Bluestein was my 8th grade history teacher in 1997 at Arizona Middle School. In fact, his class and his method of teaching has always stood out to me after all these years because he knew how to make it fun. Mr. Bluestein often shared his travels with the class showing us pictures of all the different states he visited. He was great at incorporating it into a history lesson with background stories of the historical significance in the places he visited. Mr. Bluestein was absolutely my favorite teacher I have ever had with his high energy, great sense of humor and his loud voice echoing through the halls if his door was open. I now work for the district although I never got to stop in and say hello, I think he would have got a big kick out that. Rest easy Mr. Bluestein you achieved your goal of teaching the younger generation about America's history that you were so passionate about.
Tyler John Chapman
May 29, 2025
Mr. Bluestein,
I was in your 8th grade US History class in 2002. I still fondly remember your impassioned lessons about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Civil War and countless other topics that would be to exhausting to list out here. You instilled a passion in learning that led to me becoming a teacher my self. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Sharon Feinsinger
May 20, 2025
To the Bluestein family and its extended family members,
I did not know David personally but have been friends with Ann for over 40 years. Even though I did not have a personal connection with David, I share your grief and loss on his passing. He was taken from you too soon and I am hoping that the many wonderful memories he left you with can help to fill the hole that also exists. It is redundant to say there are no words, but there are no words. My heart goes out to all of you.
Julie Bluestein
May 19, 2025
May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him. Sending love and condolences to our/ his entire family
Julie
Joel and Linda Z
May 18, 2025
Dear Aunt Ann,
There are no words - may he rest in peace- and may you have peace and good memories.
Joel and LInda Z
Melissa H
May 18, 2025
Tammy, Bluestein is already missed so much. Look to the stars when you miss him. He's shining bright. We are always here for you and Grant. M & C
Martha Vanek
May 18, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences to you over the loss of David. I offer you my heartfelt support and friendship in this difficult time.
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