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David Cross Obituary
David was born in Santa Cruz on January 12, 1961, the son of Leroy and Jean Cross. He grew up in Santa Cruz where he attended local schools including Harbor High School. Following high school David began working in the plumbing trade in his father's business, Coleman Plumbing and eventually became a journeyman plumber. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #62 for nearly twenty years.
He was described by his family as a very sensitive man with a soft heart. He adored his daughter, Brittney, he was a loving and generous uncle. He loved animals, especially his now deceased sibling yellow labs, Lucas and Miller.
Throughout his life he had many hobbies including, 4-Wheeling, riding motorcycles, surfing, playing softball, fishing and he enjoyed many years of deer hunting with a large group of family and friends.
He was a very talented and meticulous plumber and carpenter. His last large job was as a foreman on a project at Duke Energy in Moss Landing. He enjoyed working on his house and in his garden. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
David is survived by his daughter, Brittney Cross and her mother, Kristen (Cross) Schultz of Santa Cruz; his parents, Leroy and Jean Cross of Santa Cruz; brother, Greg Cross and his wife Robin and their daughter, Ciera of Santa Cruz; aunt and uncle, Yvonne and Gino Rinaldi and cousins, Gino and Rick Rinaldi and Tina Scrimo and their families all of Santa Cruz; uncle and aunt, Jack and Arlene Cross, aunts Rosemarie Cross and Nell DeLair all of Santa Cruz and aunt, Dolores Jordan of Grass Valley; great uncle Robert Stagnaro and great aunts, Lindy Dunn, Gilda Stagnaro, Ann Stagnaro and Dorothy Stagnaro all of Santa Cruz; He is also survived by numerous cousins of the Cross and Stagnaro families.
A celebration of his life will be held at Valley Vineyard Church 224 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA. Monday October 3rd at 12 Noon. A scattering at sea will take place Tuesday October 4th at 10:00 am.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vineyard Recovery, c/o Valley Vineyard Church, 224 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 or Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc, Baysido Business Plaza, 2672 Bayshore Parkway, Suite 520, Mountain View, CA 94043.
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Laurie Boze
October 30, 2005
This is so sad, I don't even have the words to explain how sorry I am that this happened. David was the Love of my life. I never wanted for him to be away from his family, he Loved us all, so much.
Greg Zieber
October 2, 2005
It has been a real long time, but I remember David and his brother Greg from Little League baseball. Sorry for you're loss.
Tami Brumblay
September 29, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Tami, Kenny, Austin, Shayla Rose, Kim, Sarah and Kage Brumblay.
Donny Day
September 29, 2005
My pal, David, you will be missed deeply. I will always cherish the times we shared. My prayers to Brittney and the Cross Family.
Kim Amaya
September 29, 2005
I remember David from way back, at DeLaevega, Branciforte Jr.,and Harbor. Very well liked, funny, and nice to be around.I also saw a more sensitive side, when his daughter was born. My daughter Kelly was next to Brittney in the nursery at Dominican. I'm sorry to hear he's gone, but will definetly not be forgotten.
The Tyler Family
September 29, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the Cross Family. We all went to school with the Cross children since elementary school. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Always cherish the memories - God Bless all of you.
Joni (Thornley) Reynolds
September 29, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Brittney and the rest of your family. I remember your dad fondly from our years in high school. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Barbara Holland
September 28, 2005
Thinking of the Cross Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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