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David Lee HOUTROUW

Sacramento, California

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HOUTROUW, David Lee July 2, 1948 - January 23, 2012David Lee Houtrouw, retired consultant at the California Department of Education, world traveler, and lifelong outdoorsman, died on January 23 in Sacramento. He was 63 years old. David is survived by his 93-year-old mother, Alma Shelledy...

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David,

We miss you very much, but you will be always with us, because we are keeping you in our hearts for ever.
Thanks for being your friends. David, R.I.P.
Our condolences for Suzanne and David's family.

Catherine, Malika and René

I had the pleasure of getting to know David while helping to prepare Westminster's monthly meal at Loaves and Fishes. David always helped make the meat loaf - and his presence always helped make the time there pass quickly. I imagine he and Van are already sharing stories! My condolences Suzanne and David's family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Alma, Cousin John, Both of David's Girls and my Sister Suzie. David is now up in Heaven fishing with Mark and all the rest of the family. Maxie

David was a wonderful friend. We met on the Sacramento River fishing in 1974 and became instant friends. Subsequently Dave became one of our crew of 10 that went house boating on Shasta Lake each summer for approximately 25 years. He loved to fish and was up at daybreak ready to fool those fish. He was also a great cook and we always enjoyed his meals. Most of all he was a great person and would give you the shirt of his back. He often would talk fondly about his family (mother Alma,...

Still can't believe you are gone...Luv, Sis

David will be so deeply missed. I have been his cleaning lady on and off since I was 12 years old. Last summer David's dear friends' daughter came from France to visit and we were quite the trio driving around Ca to show her the sights. The past few years I was lucky enough to get to know David as a friend. Peut-il reposer en paix.

You beat me into this world by a day and here you go again, being first in one of life's great adventures. The Four Horsemen will always have a beer ready for you. You are missed.

So many great memories of long, funny, passionate conversations in Sequim in late July, for many years. We'll miss your great sense of humor and warm, genuine personality David.