Ellis David Rishton

Birth date: Aug 30, 1936 Death date: Dec 28, 2021

Ellis David Rishton, 86, died on December 28, 2021 in Glendale, California. He was born August 30, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ellis Lyman Rishton and Afton Dot Robertson Rishton. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Read Obituary

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Robert Babish

180w ago

David was my marvelously talented vocal coach for several years. He was a kind caring friend as well. Twice I attended his performance in The Nutcracker. I admired that he kept up with his dance several times a week taking classes. He truly encouraged his students and guided them to succeed in their craft. He was an active listener who asked the most important questions in order to give the best advice he could on work-related issues. I will always remember him as a strong influence on my life. I know he is conducting rehearsals for his amazing production of Guys and Dolls that he wanted to stage with his students at The Ebell Theatre, now with residents in The Golden City. God Bless you, David. You will be dearly missed. Thank You for your contribution to this life.

Alexander Kaminer

181w ago

I've know David since 2001, when he came to see my play. He handed me his card and said that I should consider studying with him. At first, and trying to be cordial I kindly accepted it, but never retrieved it, until a year later. I called later him and he said, "This is David, how may I help you?" We studied voice training, speech, diction and singing of course. In fact I brought my daughter, Aleks, there. She played some piano and painted a view. David was dabbling in the art of painting as well. We had out own, "Tuesdays with Maury" moment for as long as 15 years... Wow. Hard to imagine. David helped me with my voice that landed me a multitude of gigs in the industry. Now that he's gone, it is very hard to comprehend that he won't be there on the other line, cheering you up and being always positive. We had so many plans together. He was the grandpa I never had.

I miss you, David..... Your friend, Alexander .....

Wendell R. Hurst

202w ago

David was a good friend from the time I met him at Snowbird in 1975 until his death in 2021. His interest in all things artistic was amazing. He never stopped learning, whether it was playing the piano, singing, dancing, painting, acting or whatever, David didn't let anything stop him from being involved. I enjoyed playing the piano at many different homes David had in Salt Lake over the years, whether it was his Steinway "O" or Mason & Hamlin CC94 (Rachmaninoff's favorite piano). I have good memories of making music and talking about artistic things with David.

I have confidence that David Rishton is in a good place, and we can all continue our friendship when we meet him there. That all of his family and friends may take comfort in that hope is my prayer.

Wendell Hurst

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