Category Archives: David Houghton Family

July 11th, David’s Birthday

Posted on July 11, 2021 by John

Sorry that this website has been down.  It’s back.  I had technical trouble with PHP versions and things like that.  When Linux OS versions deprecate and need to be updated, PHP and WordPress need to be updated and kept in … Continue reading →

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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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For Three Years

Posted on July 8, 2014 by John

A post from DeDe’s mom, Linda Anderson… For three years they have been out of my sight, but as I sit here thinking about them and am missing them so! I feel their love around me everywhere I go! In … Continue reading →

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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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Christmas 2012

Posted on December 21, 2012 by John

Post by Linda Anderson, DeDe Houghton’s mom.  Shown below, Luke and Ryan celebrating Christmas of 2010 in Mexico. Here it is the 20th of December and I am spending the evening here at the blog, re-reading the special messages so … 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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One Year Ago

Posted on June 16, 2012 by John

A post by Linda Anderson, DeDe’s mom. June 15, 2012 is the 1 year anniversary of the last times I shared with David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan. This week has been very difficult emotionally for me as I relive the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ryan and a Poem

Posted on March 31, 2012 by John

I got a note from Laura Perron who was out of the country for the bench dedication, but did return to the bench to remember Ryan on his birthday and put a special card up after cleaning their dedicated bench.  … Continue reading →

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Ryan’s 11th Birthday Today

Posted on March 2, 2012 by John

By Linda Anderson, Ryan’s grandmother.  Ryan passed away with his family in a plane crash on July 7, 2011. Left, Ryan on the day he was born. March 2, 2001, found the Houghton family of three heading to the birthing … 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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Video of Memorial Service

Posted on July 30, 2011 by John

Video of the July 16, 2011 Houghton family memorial service is now available by clicking on the image to the left (or here) which will take you to Vimeo, where it is hosted.  Special thanks to Ron Goodman who recorded, … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Dream

Posted on July 24, 2011 by John

Above – The David Houghton Family in Bali, 2009.  Post by Linda Anderson, DeDe Houghton’s Mom. Last night as I lay sleeping in my own bed, the first time in many nights since the accident, something happened…was it real or … Continue reading →

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Service Commemorating The David Houghton Family

Posted on July 17, 2011 by John

Above – David Elias remembers the Houghton family who died in a plan crash on July 7. It was comforting to have everybody gather to remember my brother and his family.  The pain is deep and it will take a … Continue reading →

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Obituary: David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan Houghton

Posted on July 14, 2011 by John

Words cannot express the profound sense of loss among parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, close associates, and dear friends of David and DeDe Houghton and their sons, Luke and Ryan. All lost their lives suddenly and unexpectedly … Continue reading →

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Doing What They Loved

Posted on July 10, 2011 by John

Above – The Houghton Family in Bonaire a few weeks ago (6/19/11) David’s famous quote, “Let’s go diving.”  I couldn’t believe he never got tired of diving, even when the visibility was bad and weather was cold.  This warm(er) water … Continue reading →

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Thinking of my Brother and his Family

Posted on July 9, 2011 by John

This is the most recent family photo we have.  Luke is on the left and Ryan is on the right.  It’s from a few weeks ago when David was leading of about a trip of about twenty to Bonaire. I … Continue reading →

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The Houghton Family Remembered

Posted on July 8, 2011 by John

My brother and family died in plane crash on the way to a family vacation at Pine Mountain Lake (Groveland, CA) last night as their plane crashed upon takeoff from the Watsonville airport at about 7:30pm.  There were no survivors.  … Continue reading →

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