Comments for In Loving Memory of David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan Houghton https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:37:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Luke’s Birthday Today by Cathryn https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2017/07/26/lukes-birthday-today/comment-page-1/#comment-15206 Cathryn Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:37:22 +0000 http://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/?p=1345#comment-15206 Luke's birthday, would love to have seen him today, likely pursuing his passion for science in college during these years, or whatever may have come up along the way for him as an inquisitive, thoughtful soul. I wondered, as we approached his Birthday, if my mother might make it through July, as she had these many Anniversaries this month of July--the loss of David and his family, David birthday just three days later, and Luke's on the 26th. In celebration of her life, we gather all the photos, so many of she and Luke. She loved Luke, as we all do as we think of him in celebration of his life with us. Love to Luke from his Aunt Cathryn Luke’s birthday, would love to have seen him today, likely pursuing his passion for science in college during these years, or whatever may have come up along the way for him as an inquisitive, thoughtful soul. I wondered, as we approached his Birthday, if my mother might make it through July, as she had these many Anniversaries this month of July–the loss of David and his family, David birthday just three days later, and Luke’s on the 26th. In celebration of her life, we gather all the photos, so many of she and Luke. She loved Luke, as we all do as we think of him in celebration of his life with us. Love to Luke from his Aunt Cathryn

]]> Comment on David’s 51st Birthday! by Cathryn https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2017/07/11/davids-51st-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-15194 Cathryn Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:12:31 +0000 http://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/?p=1348#comment-15194 A day of remembering. With love to all who remember with me, Cathryn A day of remembering. With love to all who remember with me, Cathryn

]]> Comment on DeDe’s Birthday by Cathryn Houghton https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2017/04/04/dedes-birthday-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15119 Cathryn Houghton Wed, 05 Apr 2017 18:11:42 +0000 http://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/?p=1342#comment-15119 Thinking of DeDe, especially every year at this time. Wisteria blooming all over the place as I remember and think of her on her birthday. Love to all in this remembering, Cathryn Thinking of DeDe, especially every year at this time. Wisteria blooming all over the place as I remember and think of her on her birthday. Love to all in this remembering, Cathryn

]]> Comment on Remembering Ryan On His Birthday by Cathryn Houghton https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2017/03/02/remembering-ryan-on-his-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-15076 Cathryn Houghton Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:10:57 +0000 http://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/?p=1339#comment-15076 Thinking of Ryan today on 3-2-01, as DeDe said it once. I look around me at the things his hands brought into being -- the rough hewn birdhouse on the bookshelf, the glossy ceramic pumpkin and maple leaf on the mantle. And there his smiling image too, and the shark tooth treasure of his. I wish we shared these years still as I remember and think of what could have been. With loving kindness, from Ryan's Aunt Cathryn, to all who remember and celebrate this day Ryan came into our lives. Thinking of Ryan today on 3-2-01, as DeDe said it once. I look around me at the things his hands brought into being — the rough hewn birdhouse on the bookshelf, the glossy ceramic pumpkin and maple leaf on the mantle. And there his smiling image too, and the shark tooth treasure of his. I wish we shared these years still as I remember and think of what could have been. With loving kindness, from Ryan’s Aunt Cathryn, to all who remember and celebrate this day Ryan came into our lives.

]]> Comment on About by Brett https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-14965 Brett Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:23:07 +0000 http://johnhoughton.com/about/#comment-14965 Don't know why I was thinking about David and his family again today. I worked with David at Crown College (UCSC), during a rather tumultuous time in late 80's. David had a depth and maturity of kindness within him. I remember him doing difficult things.... like ending a birds suffering while shielding his students from the harshness of what was necessary. I remember a student saying and directing unkind action toward David in heated situation and David not trading insults, not striking back ... David had an inner strength and calm... and I/we respected him for that. He was a good role model. Fortunately, SC memories not all drama… a number of good memories too! David went out of his way to make things happen for the students at UCSC. He was the original Can-Doer! ...Beach bonfire on chilly and starry SC night at Twin Lakes State Beach; spelunking in Cave Gulch area; bike adventure to Pigeon Point Light Station (and overnight! :-) ... maybe it is this cold East Coast day that is making me recall these specific adventures... -- -- fun, memorable, but definitely chilly. Seriously, and most importantly, I/we just wanted to let his family and friends know ... that many of us were touched in positive way by David ... your son, brother, friend was respected and appreciated.... and his inspiring CAN DO spirit endures! Be well - Brett Don’t know why I was thinking about David and his family again today.

I worked with David at Crown College (UCSC), during a rather tumultuous time in late 80′s.
David had a depth and maturity of kindness within him. I remember him doing difficult things…. like ending a birds suffering while shielding his students from the harshness of what was necessary. I remember a student saying and directing unkind action toward David in heated situation and David not trading insults, not striking back … David had an inner strength and calm… and I/we respected him for that. He was a good role model.
Fortunately, SC memories not all drama… a number of good memories too!

David went out of his way to make things happen for the students at UCSC. He was the original Can-Doer! …Beach bonfire on chilly and starry SC night at Twin Lakes State Beach; spelunking in Cave Gulch area; bike adventure to Pigeon Point Light Station (and overnight! :-) … maybe it is this cold East Coast day that is making me recall these specific adventures… — – fun, memorable, but definitely chilly.

Seriously, and most importantly, I/we just wanted to let his family and friends know … that many of us were touched in positive way by David … your son, brother, friend was respected and appreciated…. and his inspiring CAN DO spirit endures!

Be well – Brett

]]> Comment on by Cathryn https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2016/07/26/1327/comment-page-1/#comment-14834 Cathryn Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:29:37 +0000 http://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/?p=1327#comment-14834 Thinking of Luke, as always, but especially on July 26, throughout this week, visiting and revisiting what was, what is, the July 26 of now, the July 26 of 18 years ago, and how things could have, would have, or might have been. Mourning loss, and celebrating life, as I can, even if it felt too brief. With love to Luke and all who share in the celebration of his life, Aunt Cathryn Thinking of Luke, as always, but especially on July 26, throughout this week, visiting and revisiting what was, what is, the July 26 of now, the July 26 of 18 years ago, and how things could have, would have, or might have been. Mourning loss, and celebrating life, as I can, even if it felt too brief. With love to Luke and all who share in the celebration of his life, Aunt Cathryn

]]> Comment on David 50 by Cathryn https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2016/07/11/david-50/comment-page-1/#comment-14805 Cathryn Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:34:11 +0000 http://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/?p=1313#comment-14805 We celebrate life on the days we were born, and we try to celebrate the life of those we love on the day that it ends, and we do, but it is also with such great sadness and feeling of tremendous loss. Nothing now we can do about that other than appreciate what we have and the days we shared together. We love you, David, and miss you very much. In celebration of your life we celebrate this day of your birth and on all the other days remember you always. Love to you and all who share this with me, Cathryn We celebrate life on the days we were born, and we try to celebrate the life of those we love on the day that it ends, and we do, but it is also with such great sadness and feeling of tremendous loss. Nothing now we can do about that other than appreciate what we have and the days we shared together. We love you, David, and miss you very much. In celebration of your life we celebrate this day of your birth and on all the other days remember you always. Love to you and all who share this with me, Cathryn

]]> Comment on Obituary: David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan Houghton by Sherry Balow https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2011/07/14/obituary-david-dede-luke-and-ryan-houghton/comment-page-1/#comment-14792 Sherry Balow Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:22:16 +0000 http://johnhoughton.com/?p=313#comment-14792 Thinking of John on his birthday today, realizing that in a few days it will be five years since we lost our precious DeDe, David, Luke and Ryan. I don't think a day goes by that they're not in my thoughts. Thank you, again, John, for this lovely site that brings us closer. Thinking of John on his birthday today, realizing that in a few days it will be five years since we lost our precious DeDe, David, Luke and Ryan. I don’t think a day goes by that they’re not in my thoughts. Thank you, again, John, for this lovely site that brings us closer.

]]> Comment on Happy Birthday DeDe by Cathryn https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2016/04/04/happy-birthday-dede-2/comment-page-1/#comment-14325 Cathryn Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:40:40 +0000 http://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/?p=1311#comment-14325 Thinking of DeDe, especially every year as April 4rth approaches, and always. I notice that last year's message did not post for some reason, perhaps I forgot the captcha. Thinking of you in celebration of your life and all the good things you brought to people's lives you touched. I really miss you. Love Cathryn Thinking of DeDe, especially every year as April 4rth approaches, and always. I notice that last year’s message did not post for some reason, perhaps I forgot the captcha. Thinking of you in celebration of your life and all the good things you brought to people’s lives you touched. I really miss you. Love Cathryn

]]> Comment on Ryan’s Birthday Today by Nana Linda https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2016/03/02/ryans-birthday-today/comment-page-1/#comment-14160 Nana Linda Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:51:27 +0000 http://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/?p=1308#comment-14160 Thank you Aunt Catherine and Uncle John for your birthday memories for our special boy Ryan on what would have been his 15th birthday! Absolutely impossible to imagine how this could be! I know he watches over us and he smiles from is loving spirit warm us as we remember him and his smiles, sparkle, since of humor and his love! I miss him and think of them all everyday, I am so thankful for the memories and the faith that they are near! 123 or 321 we all know he is a special one! I love you Ryan forever in my life, heart and memories! ???????????? Thank you Aunt Catherine and Uncle John for your birthday memories for our special boy Ryan on what would have been his 15th birthday! Absolutely impossible to imagine how this could be! I know he watches over us and he smiles from is loving spirit warm us as we remember him and his smiles, sparkle, since of humor and his love! I miss him and think of them all everyday, I am so thankful for the memories and the faith that they are near! 123 or 321 we all know he is a special one! I love you Ryan forever in my life, heart and memories! ????????????

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