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David McCluskey Obituary

June 4, 1942 - December 22, 2020 Sadly David McCluskey passed away December 22, 2020.Preceded in death by his parents, Mabel (Lawrence) Furmidge and Robert McCluskey, and his brother, Lawrence McCluskey. He is survived by his sister Julie Furmidge and step-brother Rusty FurmidgeDavid was born in Hawaii just after the attack on Pearl Harbor and his mother, fearing another attack, booked a Pan Am Clipper flight to the mainland for David and Lawrence. He spent the rest of his 78 years in California. A builder and a stone mason there wasn't a stone he didn't love.As a Friend of Bill for over 50 years, David found support, encouragement, and friendship there. He was an avid storyteller with a great fondness for jokes.Deeply spiritual, David was a disciple of Meher Baba and practiced the teaching - Do your best .......Don't worry, be happy and I will help you.We say Godspeed with the Hawaiian mantra that he kept nearby: Ho'opanopano:I'm SorryPlease Forgive MeI Love YouThank You

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2021.

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Bridgette Bass

December 24, 2023

My deepest condolences. I was saddened to find this as we were looking for David info to call him fur Christmas. It had been some years since we had spoken to him. In the back of my mind, I thought he would live forever. David was a father figure to me during my formative years and absolutely played a part of the person I am today. We love you David and know you are not gone but, in a lighter, happier place, just beyond our view right now. Thank you for watching over me.

An,tonia

September 22, 2022

Looking at all photos of David and thought I would share these two. My heart has been heavy last few days since discovering David´s death. He had a wonderful laugh and sense of humor. I still miss him.

Antonia

September 16, 2022

David and I knew each other in Ojai. A great friend and teacher. Looked for years to find him and sadly he has moved on. Bless him.

Joyanne

March 16, 2022

I attended meetings where David shared his life of recovery. We both had Bill W as a friend.

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