David Blaine Summers, AKA “Goose”, 60, of North Platte, passed away September 21, 2024. He was born February 18, 1964 in Sterling, CO to Asa “Ace” and Josephine “Jo” (Guy) Summers.
David was a father, friend, son, grandson, brother and uncle. He lived a fulfilling life residing in North Platte, NE for 51 years. David also lived other places throughout his life including Lincoln and Nebraska City, NE, Rifle and Glenwood Springs, CO.
David went to Job Corps in 1982 and graduated with a welding and culinary arts degree, following a GED and high school diploma from Chadron, NE. Some of David’s lifetime jobs were logging, welding, fabricator, and cooking in restaurants. He worked for a hunting lodge and was a camp cook out in the middle of New Castle, CO., something that he was very proud of.
David’s favorite things consisted of being in the mountains, cooking, watching movies, fishing, and the outdoors. He loved the outdoors so much he was considered a “mountain man”, according to him. He understood and connected to nature very well.
In David’s younger years, he seemed to live life on the edge and was the life of the party at times. He enjoyed quality alone time but also loved time with family and friends. One thing he loved to do was to teach people, especially young children and youth, wilderness survival tactics and techniques. He loved “living off the land”. David had many qualities about him, he was a man of many words with intelligence and lots of wisdom. You could say he had an old soul. He knew many survival skills when it came to the outdoors. He was passionate about nature and cooking and an excellent cook he was. Anybody could tell you that.
David carried his heart on his sleeve. If he was down on his luck and you needed help, he would spare his last $2.00 for you. That is the kind of heart he had and the kind of person he was. He was a spiritual man who believed in the Lord as well as his Native heritage. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
By his side and with him until the very end, his sister, Debra Johnston; survived by two daughters, Amber M. Summers and Falon S. (fiancé Derik Shigley) Summers; four grandchildren, Adrian, Za’Riyah, Miya and Alyssa Wentland; sister, Debra (Dale Middleton) Johnston; nieces, Rachael Burke and Cynthia Johnston; best friends Jeanette and Deb that he knew for 29 years.
“The optimistic soul may have lost the battle, but never the war”
Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date. Adams & Swanson is assisting the family.