David Krausman Obituary

Krausman, David
55, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on July 25, 2012. David Brian Krausman was born March 30th 1957 in Ridgecrest California to Richard and Jeannie Krausman. He was raised in China Lake, California until High School when he lived in Ridgecrest, Calif.. Attended local elementary schools and graduated from Burroughs High School in 1975. Attended Cerro Coso Community College and he finished his degree in Electronic Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with Highest Honors. He went to work for Intel Corporation in 1980 until his retirement in January 2011. He loved and enjoyed his 30 year career with Intel. David met his wife Mary while in German Class at Burroughs High. They got married in July of 1976 and were married 36 wonderful years. Mary and the family will always feel lucky to have had all those wonderful years with such an amazing and loving man. He was a great Dad who has left three grown children, 5 grandchildren and 4 step-grandkids behind. David's daughter Carissa (Krausman) Thurman is married to Rich Thurman. Taylor Krausman is married to Aubrie (Thames) Krausman and they have three children Ryan age 4, Wesley age 2, and Addison 2 mos. Thad Krausman is married to Megan (Weston) Krausman and they have two children: Claire age 2 and Trenton 3months. David has two brothers, Daniel and Douglas Krausman of Ridgecrest, Ca. and one sister Barbara Moses of Bakersfield, Ca..

David lost his brave battle with his brain cancer on Wednesday July 25, 2012. He passed away at home, with his family by his side. He was a wonderful husband and great father. Through his battle he was able to welcome his two newest grandchildren into the world. On July 7th he was able to give away his daughter at her wedding celebration in Santa Barbara, California. What a huge hole he has left in the hearts of his family and friends but they will be forever comforted by his love.
To honor his memory the family will have a Celebration Of Life Party for all who would like to come and share friendship and memories in David's honor. This will be held Saturday August 4th at 4pm in the main Ballroom at Iron Oaks Country Club, 24218 S Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248. Entry to the County Club is off of Riggs Road at Sun Lakes Blvd. 3 miles East of 1-10 and West of Alma School Road on Riggs road. Contributions can be made in David's memory with research to go to Glioblastoma Multiforme IV:
National Brain Tumor Society
www.braintumor.org

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for David Krausman

9 Entries

Russell J Parker

August 3, 2025

David had a wicked sense of humor. He played in the band at Murrray School (Jr Hi) under the direction of Alberta Kline, before playing for me at Burroughs HS. The Murray Band was going to a Music Festival in Bakersfield, some 2 hours away. Alberta wanted to be sure the band room was secure so she sent David back to check the door. While he was doing that, Alberta left with the bus! No David! Never daunted, when the bus came back AFTER the festival, David was sitting in the parking lot on his instrumental case, looking very dejected. I do not know what Alberta said, but I would guess that it was a huge apology. I'm sure David took it in stride. - Russell Parker, Burroughs HS Band Director.

Russell Parker

June 6, 2013

I happened across David's name in a list of students from Burroughs High School who had passed. I wrote to Mary and was stunned to discover the list was true.
David was one of my students at BHS in the 1970's. We got on well and he had a wonderful sense of humor. He played a pretty fair Alto Sax too. One of David's teachers in Jr Hi, (Murray School) was Alberta Kline. As the band was preparing to leave one morning to drive to Bakersfield for a Festival, she sent David back to check that the bandroom door was locked. While David was doing that, the bus drove away! She did not realize she had left him until 2 hours later.
True to David's sense of humor, he was sitting on his Sax case, in the parking lot, on a Saturday, when the bus came home that evening, as if he had been sitting there all day. He hadn't but it sure looked like it.
I will regret forever that I never drove from Prescott to Chandler to visit him. He was gone before I knew he was ill.
I'm so sorry Mary. I will find a way to get a picture for the luminarias at the Relay for life tomorrow, June 7, 2013, in his memory.

Mark Krager

August 27, 2012

Hello Mary,

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with and for David during the late 1980's at Intel and he was without a doubt one of the finest & most respected individuals I ever knew in my 11 years at Intel. My thoughts & prayers are with you and the family.

Jeanne and Bob Gritton

August 20, 2012

Dearest Mary and Family. Today I decided to look at David's progress and I am saddedned to read his obituary. How bravely you both fought his battle! Have known you both since you were in high school and even sang at your lovely wedding. Mary, you are in my heart always, and I share your great loss. Your wonderful children and grandchildren will carry you forward.

Jan Foltz

August 14, 2012

I am truly saddened by the passing of David. What a legacy he has left. My love to you all. Jan Foltz (Krausman)

Susan Holzmann

August 2, 2012

I have known David and Mary for 18 years. Never have I encountered a couple more in love and devoted to each other. They were always gracious to friends and never knew a stranger. David was an optimist, his glass was always half full. He kept everyone laughing with his quick wit and wicked sense of humor. He faced his illness with courage and humor and I never heard him complain about his circumstances. He was a great man and I will miss him.

August 2, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends -Psalms 23:1-6. Tempe, AZ

August 2, 2012

We were very lucky to have shared in just a slice of his life. The memory of his wonderful sense of humor will bring back many smiles.

Barbara & Dirk Matthews

August 2, 2012

We met David and his family through Aubrie (Thames) Krausman. Whenever we saw David he had a smile on his face. We feel honored to have met David. He will me missed!

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