Category Archives: DeDe

DeDe’s Birthday

Posted on April 4, 2017 by John

Remembering DeDe on her birthday.  I was watching Beauty And The Beast with my family and remembering everything that’s important to me.  It reminded me of DeDe and her kindness.  You were such a wonderful and kind woman!  Always making … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday DeDe

Posted on April 4, 2016 by John

Dear DeDe, We’re thinking about you on your birthday and remembering the special person that you were. Love, John

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DeDe’s Birthday

Posted on April 4, 2015 by John

What a special woman!  She was always thinking of others first and putting other’s needs before her’s.  As my family gets ready for a camping trip this summer, I look back at the family’s camping and backpacking photos.  What a … Continue reading →

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Happy 47th DeDe!

Posted on April 4, 2014 by John

DeDe’s mom, Linda Anderson, asked me to repost this message from her Facebook page.  Linda would love to hear from you, so please leave a comment below! Happy 47th Birthday DeDe! This picture was taken when she first started teaching … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday DeDe!

Posted on April 4, 2014 by John

Today is DeDe’s birthday.  I will always have fond memories of her.  She had a great sense of humor and infectious laugh.  Here she is in Egypt, kissing a Sphynx.  We will always remember you DeDe!  Love, John

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Aqua Safaris Grand Re-Opening

Posted on October 26, 2013 by John

I’m happy to say that today is the Aqua Safaris grand re-opeining sale.  The shop is under new ownership and we’re very happy about it.  We wanted to see David and DeDe’s work live on.  I was especially tied to … 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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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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DeDe the Younger Years

Posted on August 8, 2011 by John

Post by Linda Anderson, DeDe’s mother. It is nearly 4 am on August 7, 2011 and I cannot sleep and keep feeling DeDe’s presence, the house is creaking and I keep expecting the microwave oven to start. 

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A Mother’s Love is Easy!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by John

Article from Linda Anderson, mother of DeDe Houghton, who died in a plane crash with her family on July 7, 2011. Above – Linda Anderson and her daughter DeDe in 2006. When you have a daughter who lights up your … Continue reading →

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The Love That They Shared

Posted on July 18, 2011 by John

Above – A card placed above DeDe’s kitchen window tells of the love they shared. David and DeDe loved each other very much.  She believed in him and he loved her dearly.  The picture above shows a card from last … Continue reading →

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