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Curtis Cauthen Obituary
born Monday April 11, 1977 the day after Easter. Curtis was taken suddenly from us December 17, 2008 in a work related accident in Santa Clarita, Ca. He was employed by Swanson Aviation Group. He enjoyed his work and his many co-workers. His greatest joy and love of his life was his son Jacob. He loved life and was certainly loved by many and will be greatly missed. Curtis loved hunting, shooting, fishing and the outdoors and certainly a good conversation. He never met a stranger or had a problem he couldn't talk himself through. Curtis is survived by his son Jacob Charles, his parents John and Terry Cauthen, his brother and sister-in-law Tommie and Jessica, his nieces Shaelynn, Brittanie and his nephew John. He is also survived by his grandparents Tommie and Joyce Cauthen, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held at the Ash Fork School at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Chino Valley Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for Curtis' son, Jacob, at National Bank of AZ, Account 7748002073.
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Susan Bocanegra
December 15, 2023
Praying today is gentle on all of y´all, and sweet memories bring comfort.
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Holli Lemoine
December 17, 2015
Sure do miss you Curtis! Your way of bringing laughter and happiness to all those around you just by walking in the room! Love you! I do like that I can google your name and see your smiling face wherever I go!
Eron Walsh
December 17, 2015
Wow, it is hard to believe it has been another year since you left us. I think about you all of the time but this time of year is especially hard. We miss your infectious laugh and your big hugs. Continue to watch over us. It is never about good bye, it is always until I see you again. Love you buddy!
December 19, 2014
December rolls around and we all still miss you like crazy...........it's still not easy. RIP sweet Curtis. Aunt Pud
Kelli
December 17, 2014
Missing you a lot. There are memories of you everywhere. Still to this day, it is very hard to understand, why. One day, I do hope to see you again. Love you very much!!
P.T. Carter
October 20, 2014
Amazing how fast time flys, as I sat here in my office and looked over at your pic and obituarty write up and decided to laminate it for future saving, and googled this page. Amazing to stop and see the amount of people you touched in a positive way, not that it suprised me, and to still wonder why? I know everything is meant for a reason but none the less I'm still lost for words. Any Hoo, cant wait to meet Jacob now that hes gotten older and tell him some crazy stories about his dad. I'll see ya soon brother..
August 18, 2013
Today is Jacob's 9th birthday. Wish you were here to help him celebrate it. We are always going to be there for him. He will know one day what a great person his daddy was. We miss you everyday and love you so much.
Mom and Dad
August 16, 2013
I've been missing you bud! Hope you and Pop have a good time with one another.
Tammy Cofer
August 15, 2013
I just found out about 15 minutes ago that you were taken from us Curtis! Sending your family all my love, I will never forget your smile. May you rest in peace.
Brandi Kelly
October 31, 2012
Here I am, using the internet trying to reconnect with family. Your name is one of the only from the long lost family that I could remember. I'm so sorry it took me this long to take initiative to find you, I'm so sorry that life has ended so abruptly for you. I recall the one time we met and just feeling happy that I was able to meet one of my kin, as I often times felt isolated and alone in this world. I see that you have left quite remarkable memories for your friends and family here and I'm sorry we didn't get to know each other better and exchange family stories.
Debbie King
January 17, 2012
Well Curtis...here I am again, writing in your guest book. Gathering stuff for the memorial hunt to be sent down to Tommy. Sort of bitter sweet, as you can imagine. Talked to Tommy today...unreal how he sounds so much like you...or you sounded like him...but it's uncanny..catches me off guard. We still think of you often, you will not be forgotten. I check in on your mom often. Debbie
Kelli
December 16, 2011
I miss you very much. Not one week goes by without thinking of you. This last month has been hard. Hope you are showing POP the ropes. Miss you Both very much. Love you both more.
November 17, 2011
I keep checking in to see who has signed in. This is the first time I've been able to write someting and still is very hard. First I want to thank whoever is sponsoring this guest book, I really appreciate it and again thank you. Secondly I want to thank everyone that has signed in and shown your love and friendship to Curtis. He was a very special person in so many ways and a very loving son and my best friend. I miss him so much and it still hurts so much to not have him with us. Time hasn't taken that away and I don't think it ever will. I love you Curtis and I miss you!! Mom
Eric Rudnick
March 10, 2011
Curtis has been my best friend since before we started school together. We grew up together and took every major step of growing up together. You won't find a better person or friend than Curtis. There is not one single day that goes by that a song or a funny story doesn't remind me of my bud. Miss you and love you Curtis!
Jared Renko
December 19, 2009
We miss you brotha!!! We all love you and think about you all the time!!
Debbie
December 17, 2009
Us at SGA miss Curtis more than anyone can know. A bunch of us got together and had some time of remembering you tonight. Curtis you will always be in our hearts - people like you never go away. Thanks for watching over us. When we have weird and crazy days at work when nothing goes right we say "it must be Curtis". When your picture captures my eye I know that you want me to contact your mom. It's so strong, it amazes me. You will NEVER be forgotten.
December 17, 2009
Today I listened to your voice and the cheer and love is still coming loud and clear. Keep watching over us Curtis Dale until the day when we will all be together again. We all miss your "earth" presence so very much but we know that you are ever near in our heart, mind and soul. Rest in peace! Love, Aunt Pud
Shannon Stewart
December 17, 2009
I still miss and love you. I cannot believe it happened, and cannot believe that it has been a year. We will always miss your big smile, your great laugh, and your sweetness.
December 17, 2009
Doesn't seem like a year has gone by. The loss is still so great for so many..My heart still breaks for his family. I keep you in my prayers always..
Eron Brooks
October 17, 2009
Ten months ago today we lost our "little light". The one that could always make you laugh, the one that always could talk his way out of any situation and the one that loved his family above all else. It still does not seem real and everyday we ask why him? I guess that maybe someone needed that sense of humor to lift them up more than we needed it. Curtis, we love you and miss you everyday. Please watch over us and especially Jacob, he is a very special little boy!
Williamson Family
June 12, 2009
We Love and Miss you Curtis! I pray my boys grow up to love their family like you my sweet friend.
Bev Girl
April 14, 2009
Curtis Dale Cauthen
April 11, 1977 - December 17, 2008
Curtis LIVED his dash and his spirit is still loud and clear. The following poem may help you as it helped me.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep,
I am a 1000 winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain,
When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circle light,
I am the soft star that shines at night,
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
anonymous
Aunt Pud
January 28, 2009
Every day that passes I think this ache in my heart will be better. It's not. People say the grief gets better with time. So far, no, it hasn't! We miss Curt so dang much, Uncle Doc and I, Gram and Pop, Jacob I'm sure, and for that matter everyone, all the family and all the friends but more than us, his mother and dad and brother miss him beyond comprehension. Our lives forever changed that day in December.
While our sad reality become more apparent every day, I have to believe that Heaven is a whole lot more fun with Curtis there - I hope he tells St. Peter the joke about the two fleas.......
On behalf of Curt's family, thank you everyone for all the kind words, prayers, hugs, food and even more, the visits, the shared tears and the great stories.
Curtis Dale, God bless and keep you until we meet up again.
Larry & Eleanor Addison
January 21, 2009
We remember Curtis as a little kid in Ashfork, he was special and I know he was a special young man. Our hearts go out to the Cauthen Family.
Christina Mayer
January 4, 2009
Curtis used to come and stay at the hotel that I work at whenever he would travel to see his son. He was one of our favorite guests, and we all looked forward to his visits. He was one of the greatest caring guys that I had ever met. Plus, he was a very good cook. He is going to be missed by many. Rest in Peace Curtis, and don't forget to look in on the hotel from time to time. We all miss you!
Susan Bocanegra (Butler)
December 31, 2008
My brother (Dan) told me of your great loss. He has shared with me what a wonderful person Curtis was and how much he enjoyed being around him. He will be deeply missed. I send my love and prayers to all of you. I too lost my son and knowing I will be with him again is of great hope to me. May your memories be a comfort to you.
Jeremiah 29:11
God bless and keep you.
Love,
Susan
Brett Miller
December 31, 2008
Where do I even start to say how fortunate I am to have known Curtis. He shared his friendship with so many people. I will truly miss his phone calls as I never knew what wise crack he would have to say! When I think of good people, Curtis and Terry, John and Tom will always be at the top of the list. Curtis and I would talk hunting stories for too long most times. He loved those Big Mule deer bucks. He hunted hard and worked hard. We would talk about his visits with Jacob and how he could not wait to have him come to Ash Fork. I always felt Curtis would be a great Father. I hope someday Jacob will be able to understand what a good guy his dad was. He also spoke of his family often and how much he enjoyed being home. I just still to this day find it hard to believe he is gone! I pray your family will find some peace! Goodbye my good friend Curtis Cauthen, keep smiling!!! Brett, Nevada and Sierra Miller
Jennifer Girl
December 30, 2008
Curtis was someone very special. He just had an outgoing presences about him that was good natured and fun-loving. My heart is broken for everyone in the family as he is a great loss to all. He will be very much missed!
To the family, please know that I love you and you are all in my heart. Curtis, will always be remembered deeply.
Debbie King
December 29, 2008
I worked with Curtis - talked with him almost daily. I am back at work after taking some days off and everywhere I turn is a memory of Curtis. He will be deeply missed by all of us. His deep witted sense of humor will never be matched. I was so honored to meet his family and I can see now why he was in such a hurry to return home after his tours. The Cauthen Family and Ash Fork, AZ will continue to be in my prayers.
Karita Reyes
December 27, 2008
You will be deeply missed by many. "lotser Curtis" Although we have been so far apart we have remained close friends through the years. Curtis was always willing to lend an ear and has helped me through many hard times. He always had a way about him that could bring a smile. Some of my fondest memories were with Curtis and he will always have a special place in my heart.
Doug Robinson
December 24, 2008
I'll always remember Curtis hanging on behind Tommie on the big red three wheel ATV and just giggling as they tore around the yard. His jest for life seemed contagious. My heart goes out to his family at this time of their loss.
Tasha Ryant
December 23, 2008
Curtis.. A man greatly missed.. I remember all the times him and his brother use to tease me about how many boys I had chasing after me. Curtis became a good friend over the past year or so, we talked many times about anything and everything, mostly we talked about our old trucks. We both had a love for old chevy's, I will always remember seeing him around town in his trucks, always stopping to say hi and visit. To John, Terry, Tommie, Jessica and Kids, and the rest of the Cauthen Family I am so very sorry for your loss, know that Curtis touched every life he ever came into contact with, and will never be forgotten..
To Jacob, Know that your daddy loved you very much, he was very proud of you.. You have his smile!
Until we meet again Curtis know that your in my memories and very missed by all who knew you.
Lance Tollefson
December 23, 2008
I have a scar on my leg that will forever be a reminder of Curtis. You see, he helped me aquire it when our ATV's collided while riding in the desert. Dave remembers! I still smile when I think about it.
To the Cauthen family: I am so sorry for your loss. Curtis was the "Cool Dude" that most of us only dream of being. He just had that "way" about him that few people on this earth have. What a gentleman! I thank God for the opportunity to have known such a fine man. He will be missed!
Heidi Howard
December 22, 2008
Curtis could always be found at the Mobil with that ole truck of his. And my last conversation with him was there as he hugged me and asked how things were going. We had a wonderful conversation and if I had only known it was the last time, I would have hugged him a little tighter. Curtis had a great sense of humor and made everyone laugh. I remember him and Tony throwing jokes out left and right one night trying to top one another. I can't remember laughing that hard ever in my life! We had some good times and I will miss him and our late night meetings at the Mobil when we had a chance to catch up. I know he watching us from up above-until we meet again friend.
My heart felt condolences to John, Terry, Tommie and Jacob.
Melba Van Zandt
December 22, 2008
To the parents of Curtis, we extend our most heartfelt condolences. Curtis was a great friend of my daughter, Karita and I met him only once but talked to him on the phone many times. He always was so courteous and such a delight to talk to. I felt as though I really knew him and I am so heart broken as is our entire family. Our prayers are with you and the entire family. He always talked about his family and his rodeos. What a wonderful testament to the parents of this young man. He loved you all so much.
Lee and Jim Wheeler
December 22, 2008
We were all deeply saddened to hear about our friend Curtis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,John,Terry, and Tom. May the lord give you the comfort and strength that you need at this time!
Lou & Tina (Uncle & Aunt) Gum
December 22, 2008
Knowing Curtis as a young man only, and not as the fine adult that we know he became, it is from deep within our hearts that we believe he has left a void that can never be filled here on earth, and that heaven is all the better for having received such a beautiful soul.
Tiffany Gray
December 22, 2008
I can not even begin to express the hurt and sadness that has filled my heart with this tragedy. Curtis was a phenomal person who has touched my life for the last 17 years. He always knew how to make me laugh no matter what the situation. He was the most considerate non-judgmental person I knew. I love him very much and he will forever be in my heart. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.....and Curtis definitey knew how to take people's breath away.
Until we meet again you "ol blister" I will miss you dearly.....from "your ol rockpile".......
Carla Morales
December 22, 2008
Curtis was my classmate since pre-school. He was a great friend that always knew how to make everyone laugh and smile. I will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Kelli Yohn
December 22, 2008
It was way to sudden for Curtis to be taken from us. Curtis was such a character, He knew how to be serious at times and also knew how to tell a joke to make everyone laugh so hard they'd end up crying. He was a very loyal and kind person, always had time for everybody. All of the memories I have of him will forever be cherished and remembered. Curtis will forever live in my heart. Love you Aunt Terry, Uncle John, Tommie, Jessica, Kids, Gram and Pop(and the rest of the family). YOU ALL are very dear to me and my family. I could not of asked for a better family.
Anywho, Curtis, I miss you so much. Love you always.
anonymous anonymous
December 21, 2008
I work with an SCE consultant and left the site shortly before the accident. Although I did not know Curtis, my heart goes out to him and his family, and I will be contributing to the collection that is being taken here for him. God bless you all and may his soul find peace and happiness.
David Girl
December 21, 2008
Life has changed for everyone that knew Curtis. He is my cousin, my best friend and the closest person to a brother that I had. He is loved by many family and friends. We all remember the times that he made us smile, laugh and cry smiling. Either playing a friendly game of poker or at a competitive shooting match he wanted to be, and many times was, the best. I admired him for many things one being the way he could talk to total strangers and instantly create connections and friends. I am very proud to have known him so close. He is a brilliant star in the sky and he will never fade in my memory. I am so sorry for my Aunt Terry, Uncle John, Tom and Jacob not mention the entire group of people that were blessed to be able to call Curtis "family".
Jacob, I promise to help you so you will know what a great person your "dad Curtis" was. I just wish so much that you could continue to see it all first hand.
Well Curt, until we meet again please keep notes and a keen eye. I will expect a detailed report, you are technically obligated. "Copy"? (the captain)
Pat Miller
December 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you John, Terry,Tommy and all the rest of the family. Although I lost a sister, I cannot imagine losing one of my children. Curtis was a good person and he will be missed by many people. Know that his family is in everyone's hearts right now.
Floyd & Josie Martin
December 21, 2008
To the Cauthen Family
So sorry to hear about the tragedy that took Curtis from his loved ones.
All of the entire Cauthen family are in our thoughts and prayer. Curtis was taken away, he left many,many memories, cherish those precious memories close to your heart. Curtis will be missed not only by his loved ones but those that knew him.
PJ Selby
December 21, 2008
To the Loved ones of Curtis. I am sorry for your loss, I met Curtis through his cousin Dave. He had come into our offices a few times and he was a very personable person. I know he was loved very much by his cousin and his family. I am sure that his son will always know he was loved by his Dad because so many people loved him.
Shari
December 21, 2008
Curtis you will be missed. You always made me laugh, you were a genuine, real and honest man. My sympathies to your son and to your family.
Janelle Mohr
December 21, 2008
My deepest condoences go to John, Terry and Tommy. This is such a tragedy. I have known Curtis my entire life and there was never a dull moment when he was around! He always had something to say to make you smile and cheer you up. You will be missed greatly my friend. To Jacob, I am so very sorry for your the loss of your daddy. Always remember he loved you so very much. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Ceraso
December 21, 2008
Dear Tommy, Joyce,Terry,John and Tommy, Words cannot express at this time the sadness that has crept into my heart hearing about dear Curtis. Please know that he and your family touched us deeply. My prayers are for you all as you grieve your loss. Joan Zumbo (Ceraso)
Fred Zumbo Jr.
December 21, 2008
To the Cauthen Family,
I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. I will always remember Curtis when he was younger as happy, smiling, talking and asking questions.
Summer Cisneros (Taylor)
December 21, 2008
I have know Curtis Dale Cauthen From the 5th grade, And I Graduated with him in 1995. I am really going to miss Curtis and his big white truck that he would have at the Ash Fork Mobil, man that place was a second home to him,If you were looking for Curtis anywhere he was there, We will miss you Curtis, Love you and miss you.
Holli Lemoine
December 21, 2008
Jacob - I'm so sorry your daddy got taken away from you so early in life. Please know that he loved you very very much! It is comforting to you know you got his good looks. ;-) Know that this family will love you as your daddy did. Love, your daddy's cousin,
Holli Lemoine
December 21, 2008
I am so so sorry this tragic accident has hit my wonderful family. My heart hurts everyday for our loss, especially for my Aunt Terry & Uncle John, cousin Tom, Gram & Pop. I love you all! Curtis, we will miss you so very very much. You were one of a kind and the world just won't be the same without you. I will always remember how your jokes put smiles on faces & laughter in the air. You had the biggest heart, giving the shirt off your back if you had to. I know you are in a good place now, but it doesn't make it easy. Til we meet again, take care & we all love you!
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