Author Archives: John

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):

All are welcome at the Houghton family beach celebration on Sept 10th, 3pm Seabright Beach. Celebrate our dear friends, David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan in a casual and fun environment.  More details available at http://houghtoncelebration.pbworks.com

As I sit here in David and DeDe’s shop I think through all of the wonderful memories that they made with the dive community while doing what they loved.  To keep that going is our goal in re-opening today.  We … Continue reading →

Thank you everyone for your patience and support during these past few weeks.  Aqua Safaris Scuba Center is hosting a Grand Re-Opening of the shop this weekend with normal business hours of 10AM to 7PM!!  We would love for everyone … Continue reading →

As previously reported, on August 13, 2011, DeDe’s cousin Greg Balow married Heidi Langenbacher at Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe.  To the left is a picture of their wedding Arch with trees that symbolize David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan. Post below … Continue reading →

Post from Linda Anderson, DeDe’s Mom: On August 13, 2011, DeDe’s cousin Greg Balow married Heidi Langenbacher at Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe. De De, David, Luke and Ryan had looked forward to sharing this special day with the family and … Continue reading →

Yesterday at 2pm, friends and family gathered to place a memorial at Watsonville Community Hospital.  Our hearts were heavy as my dad and I lowered the heavy marble plaque with their inscribed names into its resting place.