David Blair Murton, 88, passed in peace July 29, 2021. While he lived in Tucson, Arizona the last 3.5 years to be closer to his daughter and son-in-law, his heart was always in San Diego, California.
He was the loving father of Doug (d. 12/2008), Betsy (Gil) Mendoza, Ian (Tracy) Murton, Shelby (Dani) Pena.
One of Dave’s biggest accomplishments was being an exceptional Dad. He was always there for his kids through it ALL, no matter what and to the end.
Dave will be fondly remembered by all who knew him as a distinguished career US Naval Officer, dedicated High School math teacher, volunteer to whatever needed him most, champion of the environment, avid reader, impromptu singer & dancer, wicked humorist, cherry cheese pie lover, chocolate milkshake aficionado and most importantly an all-around stellar human being.
Dave was a no frills, super practical kind of guy and his last wishes were to (as quickly as possible) be jetted over to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in New York to rest easy with his beloved best friend and bride Jean Marie (d. 2/2019).
Dave & Jean had a poem special to them by Robert Burns. They are finally reunited, their love like a red, red rose.
O my Luve is like a red, red rose
That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve is like the melody
That’s sweetly played in tune.
So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.
Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;
I will love thee still, my dear,
While the sands o’ life shall run.
And fare thee weel, my only luve!
And fare thee weel awhile!
And I will come again, my luve,
Though it were ten thousand mile.