David Lester Ream

David Lester Ream died of a heart attack at his family mountain home in Silverthorne, Colo., Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born February 7, 1945, to Robert Kimmel and Mary Schiffauer Ream of Johnstown. David was raised in Johnstown, and graduated from Johnstown High School in 1963. He attended Washington & Jefferson College, where he earned a BA in Math and Economics and graduated in 1967. David earned a Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in 1969 and 1975, respectively. David married Sibyl Hamilton Sharp August 12, 1972. David and Sibyl enjoyed the early years of their marriage in Philadelphia, where David started his legal career with Gulf Oil Corporation in 1975. In 1983, David was transferred to Houston, Texas, where he was instrumental in the merger between Gulf and Chevron Corporation. David served as Managing Counsel - Litigation for Chevron, where he later facilitated the merger between Chevron and Texaco. David was admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court of the State of Texas, and was a member of the Washington County Bar Association. David retired from Chevron in 2004 and returned to Washington with Sibyl to continue Sharp's Furniture Store until 2015. David was the proud father of three children: Alison Ream Griffin of Lafayette, Colo.; Elizabeth (Steve) Ream Wykoff of Bozeman, Mont.; and William (Shannon) Robert Ream of Arvada, Colo. He is survived by eight grandchildren: Nicholas and Benjamin Griffin of Lafayette; Preston, Davis, Carter and Oliver Wykoff of Bozeman; and Ryland and Addison Ream of Arvada. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Ream; his brothers, Charles Robert and James William; sisters-in-law, Marion Cover Ream and Sue Sharp Patnesky; and brother-in-law, David Boyd Sharp. David's lifetime commitment to friendship, excellence, and service were rooted in his collegiate membership in the Alpha Chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Throughout his life, he was active in civic and community organizations including First United Methodist Church, where he served as chair of the Board of Trustees; and the World War II 65th Infantry Division Association, where he served as president for three years. Anyone who interacted with David knew that he was a masterful list maker, had an impeccable attention to detail, and always found unique ways to recognize the contributions of others. David's family will be forever inspired by his indelible work ethic and quiet kindness to others, which came through in the way he loved and supported each member of his family. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, and 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 21, in Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 22 in the First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College Street, Washington, with Pastor Lori Walters officiating. Interment will follow in the Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Trustee Fund of the First United Methodist Church of Washington. Condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, Andrew C. Piatt, director.