David Ming Seid, 61, died suddenly Monday, May 9, 2017 in San Francisco.

David was born May 8, 1956, in Greenville, Mississippi. He was the youngest of 7 children to parents Robert (deceased) and Mary. In the summer of 1967, the family moved from Mississippi to California. He graduated from Berkeley High School and went to University of California, Berkeley. He worked as a postman in San Mateo for several years. In 1981, David was accepted to the San Francisco Police Academy. While volunteering for the SF Police Activities League, he met his future wife, Lynette Lee, daughter of SF Police sergeant Herbert Lee and his wife Dorothy. During their 26 years of marriage, they raised 3 beautiful daughters – and many German Shepherds.

David retired in 2011 after thirty years as a San Francisco police officer. He was honored with several Medals of Valor and a Medal of Honor during his service. In his retirement, he became a world traveler, an avid golfer, and enjoyed traveling to Alaska with friends and family on fishing expeditions.

In his last two years, David underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment for a rare lung cancer. Our deepest gratitude is extended to the doctors, nurses and staff at UCSF Mount Zion.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert; and his sister, MaryAnn Seid Lam.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Seid; his sisters Barbara Moon, Patricia Seid, and Donna Seid; his brothers Robert Seid and William Seid; his daughters Andrea, Christa and Jenna Seid, and his beloved dog Otis, as well as his numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 13, at Garden Chapel, 885 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Friends and family may call 650-583-2510.
David was a lifelong dog lover, and he owned several German Shepherd dogs, Beau, Zoe, Chaos, and Otis. Contributions in memory of David may be made to the Milo Foundation (http://milofoundation.org/donate.cfm) the animal sanctuary that David rescued Otis from.

He will always be loved and cherished by his family, and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 11 to May 14, 2017.

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Michael Becker

May 5, 2019

Just being sent this email. Reminds me of how much a good person David was. I will always think of him as a good person.

Peter Thoshinsky

June 5, 2017

Dave and I were young Specialists together on the SFPD. He was a top notch police officer, honest and hard working. I'm shocked to hear of his early passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. My condoloences.

michael becker

May 30, 2017

I met Dave years ago while at Mission station. I've had the pleasure of camping and fishing with Dave. He was a great guy.
So very sorry for your loss.

Mike Becker

May 14, 2017

Very sorry to hear of Dave's early passing. He was a fine man and I have such great memories of working with the "Seid and Lee" team on the midnights at Northern Station. My condolences to your family.
Joel Harms

Rich Pate

May 13, 2017

I was sad to hear about this. Great officer and person.
A academy classmate who was well liked.
Condolences
Rich Pate

Brian Peagler

May 13, 2017

Dave was one of the best human beings I have ever known. In my 25 years of working with Dave at SFPD, I never heard Dave complain or say a bad word about anyone. He was an incredible police officer and an honest and kind man. I also had the privilege of spending many hours of off duty time playing golf with Dave. Good round, bad round - Dave always had a smile on his face. Thank you Dave for everything. I will miss you.

Brian Peagler

John Wyman

May 13, 2017

Seid Family, I worked with Dave at Northern Station, and as you all know already, Dave was one of the nicest gentlemen I ever came across in my police career. Always had this great big smile, and would always ask how YOU were doing. I was very saddened to learn of his passing, so soon after retiring. My condolences to the extended family.

Brenda Walker

May 12, 2017

David was a classmate of mine in the 147th recruit class. 1981. He was a gentlemen and was admired by everyone in our class. He was one of the nicest people you could ever know. I felt honored to know him. My deepest condolences to the entire family. Rest In Peace dear friend.

Betty Morin

May 12, 2017

Always smiling, a good son & sibling, greatly missed, a good & honorable officer & great father.

You're in His arms now.

Love,
Your Cousin, Betty Jean

Pat Kennedy

May 12, 2017

May you Rest In Peace, David.

Mike Puccinelli

May 12, 2017

I worked with Dave in the SFPD. He was most definitely one of the good guys. It was my honor and pleasure to have worked with him. My condolences to the Seid family on the passing of Dave. May he rest in peace

Kam Joe

May 11, 2017

Condolences to the Seid family.
He will truly be missed. God keeps them his loving arms.

Mrs. Kam Joe, wayne and Lisa Joe

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