Category Archives: David

David’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 11, 2018 by John

Today is David’s birthday. He would have been 52.  I was thinking about him as I drove to Mulege to maintain the house a few weeks ago. David used to drive down a lot and it was my first time … Continue reading →

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David’s 51st Birthday!

Posted on July 11, 2017 by John

I’ve been going through our family history lately and discovered a lot using Ancestry.com.  I came across the photo to the left, which was taken when he was 4 years old.  Click on it to get a larger photo. David’s … Continue reading →

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David 50

Posted on July 11, 2016 by John

David, What can I say? You would be 50 today.  We’re remembering you and have been thinking about you a lot.  Best wishes on your birthday! Love, John

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David’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 11, 2015 by John

Today is David’s birthday.  I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to the fact that the family is gone.  I miss them and think about them a lot.  David was a loving brother and very protective of me.  I … Continue reading →

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Best Brother

Posted on July 11, 2014 by John

Dear David,  Remembering you on your birthday.  I will always remember the enthusiasm and positive energy you brought to my life.  You cared so much about me and my family.  You are the best brother anybody could ask for!  Love, … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Beloved Family

Posted on July 6, 2012 by John

It’s been hard to write in the last six months.  I really don’t have the words, but I felt like I needed to write something today, given that it will be a year tomorrow since they passed.  I’m still processing … Continue reading →

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Bench Dedication, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Posted on January 24, 2012 by John

There will be a bench dedication for the Houghton Family Bench by the Boy Scouts  on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00 am.  All are welcome.

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First Christmas Without Them

Posted on December 23, 2011 by John

Sorry it has been such a long time since I’ve written.  It seems that once I got out of the daily habit, I stopped writing altogether.  At some point I also had to get back to my family and career … Continue reading →

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Houghton Family Beach Celebration and Potluck

Posted on September 12, 2011 by John

Thanks everyone who came out to join us for the celebration and potluck on Saturday.  I think everyone had fun and we certainly enjoyed gathering to share stories about the late family that we love.  

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Going Through Photos

Posted on August 28, 2011 by John

I was just going through some photos tonight and found this one that Laura Perron took on July 1, 2011, in Bonaire.  Pictured are Luke, Ryan and David Houghton, respectively.  It’s hard to believe that picture was taken less than … Continue reading →

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Prince David and his Princess DeDe, started their reign together in the early nineties…

Posted on August 17, 2011 by John

Left – David and DeDe cutting the cake on their wedding day.  A post from Linda Anderson, DeDe’s mom. They first noticed each other when she decided that she wanted to learn to Scuba dive and went to Aqua Safaris. … Continue reading →

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David And DeDe’s Aniversary Today

Posted on August 17, 2011 by John

Left – A photo of David and DeDe at their friend Kirsten and Leland’s wedding in 2006. I was driving home on the freeway from a client meeting yesterday and it hit me.  It was an awful feeling of sadness … Continue reading →

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David in Padova Italy

Posted on August 9, 2011 by John

Left – A picture of David and I (David is on the Left) in front our school “Scuola Ardigo,” in Padova (Padua) Italy (not far from Venice) in 1976.  Click on the picture to see a blowup.  I remember David … Continue reading →

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Let’s go play! …and a remembrance

Posted on July 28, 2011 by John

Post by Chris Upham, a good friend of David’s.  Above – David in Mexico. I have written these remarks as I am unable to restrain my emotions. I cannot begin to tell you how diminished I feel. I met Dave … Continue reading →

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David Houghton – The Younger Years

Posted on July 20, 2011 by John

David was a good boy and was very sweet.  He probably got the itch to travel because my mom likes to travel and we toured Europe as youngsters while touring fine art museums (my mom was an artist).  We’ve seen … Continue reading →

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My Brother and Protector

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

I was going through photos for the funeral tonight and I came across the photo above.  Here we are, camping more than 20 years ago (I’m on the left) when we decided to make soap mohawks.  I’m going through thousands … Continue reading →

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David’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 11, 2011 by John

Above – Luke (left) and David (right) on a recent trip to Bonaire. Today would have been David’s 45 birthday.  I was just thinking about him today.  He was always so happy and positive.  It would take a lot to … Continue reading →

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