David Etheridge, 67, of Norman passed away on July 21.  He was born to Eileen and Ellis Etheridge, September 11,1942, in Denver, Colorado.

 
David, a David Ross Boyd Distinguished Professor, holds degrees from the University of Colorado and the Eastman School of Music, earning a Doctor of Musical Arts in clarinet performance.

 
He had a zest life and was very devoted to his family and students at OU.  His other passions were practicing the clarinet, cooking, sailing, skiing and traveling.

 
Prior to his 35-year tenure at the Univ. of Ok, he served on the faculty of the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York. He gave numerous recitals and clinics across the United States and Europe, and is a former member of the OK City Philharmonic.  He is the founder of the OU Clarinet Symposium, which just celebrated its 35th year.  His most recent  publications include Clarinet for Dummies, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto: The Performers View and three instructional books .

 
He is survived by Cheryl, his wife of 47 years; mother Eileen Etheridge of Denver, Co and father Ellis Etheridge of Norman; son Scott Etheridge and daughter-in-law Natalie, grandchildren Bennett and Sydney of Atlanta; daughter Suzanne Ouellette and son-in-law Thomas, grandchildren Luc and Nina also from Atlanta; sister Janet Klumas and husband Larry of Calif.; Sister-in-law Charlene Walker and husband Barry of Denver, Colo and niece Janet Lynn Robinson and husband Mike of Seattle.

 
Dr. Etheridge will be buried in Denver, Colorado following a  3:00 service on July 28th at Olingers Crown Hill Cemetary.  A celebration of his life will be held in Norman in September.

 
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the the David Etheridge Clarinet Scholarship, OU Foundation, 100 Timberdell Drive, Norman, OK 73019.