Category Archives: Remembering

We’ve been thinking about the family a lot as my mom just passed away yesterday. We see many pictures with her holding her grandson. It’s been hard. We love Luke. He was a good reader and stayed up late at … Continue reading →

Dear Ryan, I’m thinking about you on your birthday and what your life meant to us. You were a very special and bright kid and I knew that you would be a strong force when you grew up. I think … Continue reading →

Ryan, Happy Birthday today! Thinking about you on your special day. I remember what an assertive person you were. Good at arguing with me. I could barely win! I said, wow, he’s got a sharp wit! Rest in peace, my … Continue reading →

Today is David’s birthday.  He was a great older brother and always protected me.  I remember when I was 6 or so and was playing at a new friend’s house up the street (he was 8, picture left).  There was … Continue reading →

It’s been two years since the accident.  I was just thinking about my brother and his family.  He was so full of life and the family so full of happiness.  What a shock to see them go so quickly.  Intellectually … Continue reading →

A post from my sister Cathryn, dedicated to DeDe, today on her birthday. Remembering you, as always, on your birthday today. Your laugh, your smile, your humor, your compassion, and caring for others, and how I miss my dear friend, … Continue reading →

Looking to take advantage of the new real estate boom?  Now that investors have swooped in with cash and driven up property values, most of the recession induced bargains are gone, but there are still big opportunities for savvy investors … Continue reading →

A post from Cathryn Houghton, Ryan Houghton’s aunt. Remembering you as always in celebration of your life here with us. With much love from your Aunt Cathryn.

I write this short post while I wait in the airport for my flight.  I’ve been thinking a lot about the family lately and particularly about the boys and about Luke.  Today Luke would have been 14.  He would be … Continue reading →

Today would have been David’s 46th birthday.  I really miss him.  It’s hard to believe someone so can be gone so quickly.  He had been around so much that it’s hard to believe he could ever be gone.  Left – … Continue reading →

A post from Linda Anderson, DeDe’s mom.  David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan died in a plane crash on July 7, 2011.  Picture below is the four of them on a backpacking trip in 2007. Mother’s Day has always been special … Continue reading →

DeDe’s birthday is this Wednesday, April 4 and her mom, Linda Anderson, wrote something special (below).  DeDe and her family died in a plane crash in Watsonville on July 7, 2011.  Pictures were from the Houghton family’s 2010 visit to … Continue reading →

Post from Linda Anderson, DeDe Houghton’s mom.  Click on image for larger size. As 2011 comes to an end, I have been trying to decide how to write my Christmas letter!  So much has happened in this year, starting last … Continue reading →

Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve posted.  I’ve tried to get back to life and done a decent job at delivering on my work deadlines lately.  Thanks everybody for your patience.  I just have to say, though, I miss … Continue reading →

Jim Gatacre of the Handicapped Scuba Association wrote a touching tribute to the family, telling about how they selflessly gave to the organization and touched the lives of many through their contributions. Picture of David Houghton, in red, volunteering for … Continue reading →

Post below from Linda Anderson, DeDe’s mom.  Picture (left) on David and DeDe’s bedroom wall. I did not sleep real well last night, “Tossing and Turning” and yet I would not let myself get up because I know I need … Continue reading →

I’m trying to think of how Ryan and Luke would want to be remembered.  The major point of reference I have is how I felt when I was 10 and 12 years old.  Since I always start with Luke, let’s … Continue reading →

I was very sad when I saw this picture (taken by Laura Perron – thanks Laura).  Besides his many enthusiastic greetings, this is how my late brother also said goodbye, with a big smile on his face.  It looks here … Continue reading →

Left – Photo of the late family in Egypt. It’s good to find out what’s important to you in life, and then to go and do it.  For my brother and his family, they loved to travel. 

I was inspired by something I saw on the news tonight about Steve Jobs of Apple.  As you know, Steve is stepping down, presumably for health reasons.  Steve said (via NBC, picture also via NBC):