Category Archives: Remembering

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.  

Post from Alice Colby below.  She is diving this week in Kona and will have the remembrance bracelet on her BC.  Click on the photo below to see larger. “Yahoo” Look what I found! these are photos from the vacation/dive … Continue reading →

Left – Luke, David and Ryan on a jet ski in Phuket, 2009. To those that have submitted comments, thanks so much for all of your participation in bringing this community together.

I was contacted by Cindy Weigelt at Watsonville community hospital who let me know that they will place a memorial plaque for the David Houghton family as well as planting an ornamental pear tree in their remembrance. 

Post by Lucia Orlando (right), a close friend of the Houghton family, shown with DeDe Houghton (left) at Sutter Hospital. I met Dave and DeDe in 1991 when I started dating my husband Darryl Quan.  Darryl’s known Dave since they … Continue reading →

The title pretty much sums it up.  Click here to watch.  Nachos are the best!

Left -  David’s first boat, 1977 in Italy, at Lake Trasimeno, near Perugia, Italy. David loved boats and when we lived in Italy, we would see the boats on sale at the local department store. 

All are welcome!  Saturday Sept. 10th.  Join us in sharing memories and favorite stories.  We may have a paddleout depending on ocean conditions.

Laura Perron and scuba friends were wonderful and made red wrist bands for us to wear to remember the David Houghton Family. The band says “Forever Remember David – DeDe – Luke – Ryan.” These were handed out at the … Continue reading →

Above – View from my parent’s house looking over Santa Cruz into Monterey Bay.  You can see the ocean, then above the narrow strip of fog and low clouds, the mountains rise behind Carmel.