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David Leon McCardle "Big Wave Dave (BWD)" of Manhattan Beach, California, passed away suddenly on October 17, 2023 at age 71. David was born in Los Angeles on September 13, 1952, and was raised in Mar Vista, CA. David is preceded in death by his parents Leon V. (Mickey) and Charm (n‚e Wilson)...

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I'm glad to have known him and shared some good times with him. God speed....

Mike Malconian

December 05, 2023

Just yesterday I participated in a small lunchtime reunion with childhood Mar Vista friends Jason and Gary Newman, Greg Lawrence, and my brother Ron. I asked Jason if he knew whatever happened to David - my family left Mar Vista in 1969 and I had searched online a few times over the years with no luck. Just now, I found this obituary. I was so sad to hear of his passing and regret I was not able to make contact with him, but I'm so glad to know what a happy and successful life he had. He...

Gary Paller

December 05, 2023 | Friend

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