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Dave Newell

1940 - 2015

Dave Newell obituary, 1940-2015, Long Beach, CA

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1940

DIED

2015

Dave Newell Obituary

Dave Newell was a pioneering activist and giant in the local LGBT community, literally and figuratively.
The 6-foot 7-inch Long Beach resident rallied support against the Briggs Initiative, a 1978 state ballot proposal that would have banned
Newell died Tuesday from diabetic complications. He was 74, Curtis said.
Published by Press-Telegram on Aug. 21, 2015.

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Liz Martinez

August 24, 2015

My condolences to Mr. Newel's family. I wish them strength during this sad time. He was a nice teacher.

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