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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, David Crane, 68, born on March 16, 1943 and passed away on January 13, 2012. We will remember him forever.

Please join us in a celebration of his life to be held at The Heritage Museum of Orange County, 3101 West Harvard Street  Santa Ana, CA 92704, (714) 540-0404, at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 21, 2012. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in David's name to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

March 16, 2012
March 16, 2012
Happy Birthday babe. Miss you more than you could ever know. Hope there are warm winds for your sails and plenty of ports to visit. Love your forever, Donna
March 16, 2012
March 16, 2012
Just as one crosses over the horizon out of view, you continue on your journey. Happy Birthday. My thoughts and love to my Kids and to Donna, today.
January 24, 2012
January 24, 2012
Donna, I pray blessings to you and your family. You are in our prayers, may the love of the Lord comfort, strengthen and heal your hearts during a time of
sadness. Blessings Pastor Coleen Cruz
January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012
Dave, The special event that comes to my memory is the time when Ray`s health was failing from pancreatic cancer, and you and Donna came over for a visit, We sat at the dining room table, just the four of us, for an hour or two and talked. That visit meant so much to us, thank you. Ray mentioned how much he had enjoyed your company. Again, I thank you and Donna for the wonderful memory.
January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012
I was introduced to Dave back in 1982. I was living in Honolulu, Hawaii and they came to visit with me for a week. We became the best of friends. I have so many great memories.  I have watched this special couple for thirty years and I have always admired their profound love and respect for each other. Dave will hold a special place in my heart forever. Happy sailing! Love, Pattie
January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012
I miss you Dad... I miss you so much.. It still hasn't sunk in that you are gone.. It feels like I could still drive out to the house and shoot the breeze with you while you worked on your crazy projects in the backyard.. I know you loved us so much.. I am glad you got to see and hold Christian, I will make sure the kids know what an amazing father I had.. I will miss you past the moon...
January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012
Dave, I will NEVER forget all the times we spent together in the Santa Cruz Mountains: Shining a light in ol' man Gradel's (the drunk) eyes and telling him to come out with his hands up. Cutting apricots and picking prunes. Laughing till we cried watching Richard Pryor movies. But most of all, you taught me how to become independent. Love you buddy! You will be sorely missed.
January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012
Dave, I will always remember your wonderful sense of humor and that great laugh. I know that you're in a special place. Rest in peace dear cousin. You will be missed. Love you, Alyson
January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012
There are no accidents. I believe you were a part of my life for a reason. Maybe what we learned together paved the road to be a better partner to our true soul mate. Thank you for three beautiful children and many grand children. Rest easy, knowing that Donna and I will continue to look after them. You will be missed.
January 18, 2012
January 18, 2012
Dave, you were such a wonderful addition to our family.  You made my sister very happy and for that you will always have a special place in my heart.  You will be very missed.
January 18, 2012
January 18, 2012
Dave, you & Donna were such a good team. You loved the outdoors, your boat & "Beamer". Will always remember your glee at "Beamer's" ability to carry a 6 pack! And we liked it when the weather was such on the boat that you spent a few days with us. Dave we loved you as a friend & Donna we love you. May good memories comfort you & all of us. Love, Gracie & T.C.
January 17, 2012
January 17, 2012
We will always remember Dave. To me he had the uncanny ability to look ahead and see the problems, solve them, and then put the smile back on. An amazing talent and one of the best around. There can be no subsitute but he would have wanted us to go on. We will but he will be missed.
January 17, 2012
January 17, 2012
Dave, you've been a part of my life for 40 years, and I will miss you my friend. Your warm voice, contagious chuckle, and sparkle in your eye will never fade from my memory. You were a role model for me as a hard working, loving husband and father, and a man of character (not to mention an avid Rush Limbaugh fan). I am so grateful to have known you and for our friendship. Aloha for now....
January 16, 2012
January 16, 2012
ALWAYS CHEERFUL, ALWAYS SEEMED HAPPY, GREAT SMILE AND LAUGH. WE MISS YOU DAVE
January 16, 2012
January 16, 2012
Dave,I will miss you big brother. I didn't get to see you often but I always knew I could pick up the phone and catch up on all the family news. I can hear your laughter, and picture your face. You will always be in my heart ..........I love you.
January 16, 2012
January 16, 2012
Dave, you will always be in my heart and I will always miss you!
Donna, you know how special you are to me and I will always be there
for you! Love forever, Laura
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July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023
Thinking of you always and missing you dearly! I wish I could hear your voice one last time and give you a hug!
January 13, 2021
January 13, 2021
Well Honey, nine years have passed and we still think and speak of you often. You were a good friend to those who knew you. You were strong when needed, and calm and sweet as well. You have left a legacy and we will enjoy the stories and laughter for as long as we live. I know I will. Keep watch over all of us. We miss you and love you. Donna
January 13, 2021
January 13, 2021
Dear Grandpa, I miss you so much!!! You've been on my mind heavy lately. My mind probably knew subconsciously this date was coming up. Im so grateful for every year we got to spend together. I cherish and hold those memories close to my heart. Save a hug for me, Love you!!
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Camping with Dave & Donna

January 18, 2012

One long ago summer Dave & Donna packed their pick-up with bicycles & a tent.  T.C. & I did the same & followed them.  When we arrived at our 1st evening stop all the stores were closed.  Not to fear.  They came prepared with emergency rations from the Surplus store.  Once the meal was heated over a campfire, we soon heard, "U'm!, U'm!, U'm!, U'm!, U'm!"!!  Dave loved a good meal & that one wasn't bad for 4 hungry campers.  Then it was on to "Barbie Benton's Campground" in Goldrush country.  If you have ever panned for gold at Knott's, you get more there than we found.  We did hear about alot of gold being found at the local laundry-mat.  Seems it fell out of another campers pocket in the wash!  Even though Dave didn't find tons of gold, it turns out he was rich in all the things that count!  Good Bless him & his family.  Hugs to All,  Gracie   

I love you Grandpa.

January 17, 2012

Grandpa, I will miss you more then words can explain! I love you with all my heart. You made 18 years of my life the best with your memories. From each birthday & holiday with you & grandma. I'll miss your hugs the most though, anybody that has ever got a hug from you will know what i mean you always did this rough pat rub thing & all of us grandkids always laughed about how rough it was but now that your gone I would kill just to have one last hug from you. I'll always remember the time you spanked me when I lived in orange for getting sassy with mom. I would always would get mad for being the only grandkid you ever spanked. I could go on forever with every little thing about you. Life will not be the same but at lest I know I have the best guardian angel looking down on me everyday. 

I picked this poem because it is so true

January 16, 2012

 Our Dad was one of those special men

Who truly knew what life was about

Who demonstrated that his family came first

For his actions left no room for doubt

Our Father's greatest joy was his children

In fact, there was no faster way

To light up his face with an ear-to-ear smile

Than the mention of his own children's names

He preferred to discuss his children's accomplishments

Rather than his own

And loved to recall the sweet memories

Of his young children and how they had grown..."

final verse in the poem:

So as we say goodbye and remember

Our Father's life...the man he came to be

He'd be happiest being remembered by all who knew him

As a man who loved his family 

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