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David Dedrick Obituary
David "Davo" Dedrick passed away on June 11, 2011 at the age of 56. Davo was born to Joseph and Madeleine Dedrick in Missouri and moved to Cocoa Beach as a child.
Growing up in Cocoa Beach, Davo learned to surf, and his love for the sport inspired him to eventually make a career manufacturing surfboards. Davo was very skilled in his craft, and is considered a pioneer to modern techniques in surfboard manufacturing.
Most recently Davo spent time volunteering for the Surfrider Foundation, and has served as an Esteemed Loyal Knight with the Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge.
Davo is survived by his sons, Jeffory and Michael; daughter, Rose; step-daughter, Kelly; and 5 grandchildren. Although he was an only child, Davo also leaves behind many close friends whom he "treated as a brother".
A beach service and paddle-out will be held at a date to be later determined.
Davo was very proud of his charity work, so in lieu of flowers please consider making a charitable donation to the local Surfrider Foundation.
You may sign Davo's guestbook at www.beckman-williamson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Dedrick
Joyce Anderson
June 10, 2022
Davo you will never stopped being missed . Why do the good folks leave earth sooner? I truly believe you are shaping boards for angels right now and loving it. We shall meet again. xoxo Shred in peace.
KEVIN Beatnik Cross
June 9, 2019
Aloha brother.
Chris Hudgins
July 15, 2011
Thank You Davo. God Bless You. God Bless Your Family and Friends. RIP mobeta4u
Joyce Anderson
July 10, 2011
Davo, I am saddened to know we lost you to cleaner bigger sets but I am truly blessed to have met you. Never down, always light-hearted and a true craftsman of the surf vessel. I had lots of fun hanging around the shop with Rick, Sammy and Bink over off Suntree in the old days. Aloha Buddy.
Bob Bachstein
June 27, 2011
Davo, The true craftsman! Nobody made boards like Davo. Thank you for sharing your passion for surfing with me. A humble man you are. Surfs up forever now. God Bless you and your family.
Tracy Cimas
June 26, 2011
Davo, your smile and hugs were the best! Truly one of a kind with your kindness, support, humor and generosity!!! We are lucky to have had you as a part of our lives and will miss you deeply!
Edie Dugan
June 26, 2011
Thought of you today, came by to say hey, but to my dismay you were away):I'll never forget this poem, still makes my cry!
June 24, 2011
Dear Rose We keep a good memory of your father,that we sow everytime we visited my sister Madeleine. He was a very kind man. We wish you much courage in this hard days. Francis & Solange Meyvaert
Francis & Solange Meyvaert-Van Oudenhove
June 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stewart Sharpe
June 23, 2011
My brother from another mother Davo! You have moved on but will NEVER be forgotten!! I still can't beleive your gone but what great memories I have and am very greatful for those! see ya next go round brother!
Ronald Soetaert
June 22, 2011
Dear Rose and Mickey
I met David many years ago when I stayed with Madeleine (together with my mother and father) and we remember him as such a friendly man. Our warmest condolences for your loss from Belgium.
Veerle Mestdagh
June 22, 2011
Dear Rose and Mickey
I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm Veerle, the daughter of Ingrid and sister of Bruno. I've met you a real long time ago, when I was just a child. But they were really nice memories. Your father was a realy nice man and was chocked when I heard the news.
I wish you a lot of strength to cope with your loss.
Greetings
Veerle
You're a beautiful soul.
Ed Townes
June 21, 2011
Dave thanks for being my friend and mentor..We sure give Cocoa Beach hell in our day. You always made me happy and thanks for always being there for me. I'm sorry i wasn't there for you, but we did talked on the phone and the last words i heard you say was I LOVE YOU BRO...Well back at you my Friend.
Rose
June 21, 2011
A date has been set for Davo's paddle out service. It will be Saturday, July 16th. The paddle out will probably be done in the early morning followed by a Celebration of Davo's Life in the afternoon. More details to come, but please spread the word on the date. Again, the family greatly appreciates the memories, kind words, and condolences left here.
Patty Bogard
June 21, 2011
Dave will be missed mightily by our Cocoa Beach Elks! He was so much a part and soul of what we are about. Rest in peace and know how very much you are missed.
Matt Kechele
June 21, 2011
Davo was a very humble man that had a great sense of humor. A most excellent craftsman and artist. Davo left us early for a more perfect wave. Condolences to the family loving friends.
Pete Dooley
June 21, 2011
Always a chuckle and a corny joke. Always a pet name for everybody. Always a new project. Always a better way to make something. Davo will be missed Always. Petey
June 20, 2011
I remember your last words and how sincerely you spoke them. You will never be forgotten. Your kindness to me cannot be measured. Thanks for the homemade dinners and the taxi service. Your wonderful children will miss and love you forever. Rest easy...you did well.
Allen White
June 18, 2011
Many good sessions, good conversations, great boards built. It was always pleasure to work with Davo. A real soldier to the craft. But more important Davo was a true friend, no matter how long it had been since you may have seen him last, you could count on him to be the same ole bro. I know I have a friend in heaven. My regrets to all the family, we already miss him.
Val & Allen White
June 17, 2011
I am glad we had one last "catching up" in January, Dave. I didn't know then you were ill. You're with your mom now...and Bradi, and others of your Belgian family I remember so fondly. Thanks for the good years we had together when we were young and carefree.
Rose
June 17, 2011
I'm so touched by all of the entries. Thank you for your condolences and I would also like to extend my condolences to all of you as well. We lost a wonderful man last week. I am thinking about having the service on July 16th...but it all depends on when Mikey gets home, so that date may change.
Jim Cartland
June 17, 2011
I traveled with Dave to the east coast championships in 1970 in his parents' Ford Pinto. Luckily no gas tank explosion. We definitely had an interesting trip. Unfortunately only few brief encounters after that but fond memories remain. Condolences to family.
Edie Dugan
June 17, 2011
Davey, you will be missed by all, thanks for the best kids ever and all the good memories, wish things could've been diffrent too many outside influences. LOVE YOU Edielou
Patricia Scholtz-Wilcox
June 17, 2011
Dear Davo, another great friend and surf compadre to be thought of and remembered forever. Rest in Peace, and see you on the other side. Deepest Respects from my family to you and your family.
Patricia Scholtz-Wilcox
Kevin Cross
June 17, 2011
Davo was one of the kindest and sincerest person on then planet.
He will be missed by many...
RIP brother.
brenda russell
June 17, 2011
always appreciated davo's support when i was cfl esa director! he will be missed by many!
Sally Titus
June 17, 2011
Dave got me started in shortboard surfing when he sold me his Hobie Team rounded-pin, and then other boards along the way. Seems like yesterday. I'll miss running into you at Publix and around town, Dave, always with a story and a smile.
fred barker
June 17, 2011
was shocked and saddened by the news of davo's passing, he was a huge inspiration for me and i consider him to be the best in the best business in this world. i guess god needed a righteous quiver, well he's getting one now. condolences to his family and mega friends, i count myself as one. miss you davo, go with aloha Fred (Driver) Barker
Bruce Moeller
June 16, 2011
Always a smile, always some wit, an innovator of design, proving there's always another way to do things. I thought we had more time, miss you my Brother.
Rick Brown
June 16, 2011
Davo all the memories you gave us are priceless Bro....see ya with your best board in Heaven
Greg Loehr
June 16, 2011
My good buddy from Hobie team days forward ... great days surfing. Great days working together. Gifted craftsman, athlete and creative thinker. So many of us will miss you. Aloha Bro.
June 16, 2011
Davo , it's Bono, Having a hard time knowing that you are gone, I thank-you for your friendship and all you did for me and the 7 beautiful boards you made for me, you were and will always be "my shaper", know one could replace you.. ....when ever i saw you, you always had a smile no matter what was going on in life, you are one of a kind !! Love to Rose,Mikey, Jeff, Kelly.... and all the little ones...Davo you will Always be on my mind Forever in my heart......Love you all Bonnie
Melody DeCarlo
June 16, 2011
Davo,you will be missed. Prayers to family and friends.
Bill Wyman
June 16, 2011
Dave, You will be missed. I always appreciated your friendship, and business.
Debra Veal
June 16, 2011
I have a lot of wonderful memories that I will cherish forever.
Pete Hodgson
June 15, 2011
I had the privileged of knowing Dave since high school. He always had a smile and was a good soul. Hope to see you again Davo! Aloha,
Michele Van Siclen
June 15, 2011
Sending all my love & condolences to all Davo's family. So sorry for your loss. Davo, you will be truly missed!!
Jacqueline Cad
June 15, 2011
We love you <3
June 15, 2011
The first time we met was dancing at Jeff & Kelly's Wedding!
Your smiles live on in the hearts of your friends and the children you smiled upon, no matter what. Keep that Heavenly Congo line going Davo...xo
Rose Sousa
June 15, 2011
I Love you, Daddy. I would give anything to see your smile one last time. I know you're in Heaven with Grandma, looking down proud of all you have done in this life. I will see you when I get there, and I will miss you everyday.
Carla Chase
June 15, 2011
I Love You Davo!
Alan Ender
June 15, 2011
Davo lived the life we all dream about...doing something he actually loved to do + on top of that excelled at ........making surfboards!! Always smiling always making you laugh. We have all lost a true friend and god has gained Davo to cheer him up on a bad day..... RIP Big Kahuna.
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