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David Callard Baldwin Jr.
1947 - 2012
David Callard Baldwin Jr.
1947 - 2012
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David Baldwin Obituary
Born in Englewood, NJ, David was a resident of Port St Lucie, FL for 17 years, moving from Stuart, FL
Mr. Baldwin was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy. He earned his Master's Degree in Microbiology from UCF; and worked as a Plant Manager for citrus processing facilities on the Treasure Coast for over 30 years. David was also an avid Harley Davidson Motorcyclist.
He was predeceased by his parents and one sister, Patricia Baldwin in 1985.
Survivors include his wife, Melanie Baldwin of Port St. Lucie, FL; one daughter, Cara Durning and husband Eric of Orlando, FL; two step-daughters, Sonya Myers and husband Ron of Vero Beach, FL, Casey Smith of Gainesville, FL; one brother, Michael Baldwin of CA, and several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of friends and relatives will be Sunday, June 3, 2012 from Noon – 1:00PM at the Aycock Funeral Home in Port St. Lucie, FL. A Memorial Service will follow Sunday, June 3, 2012, 1:00PM at the Funeral Home. Following the service, a gathering will be at The Sailor's Return in Stuart, FL
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie, FL Please visit and sign our guest register book at www.aycockportstlucie.com
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cara baldwin
June 13, 2013
My father was one of the best Men on this earth and I Miss him every day but I know he is out there watching over all of the people he loves he has now become the gardian angel in spirit that he was in life
June 12, 2013
Dave was a great shipmate of mine aboard the USS Seminole.I will always have fond memories of him.RIP brother.
Dave Lint
June 1, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you..
Lori and Dave
Sonja & Gene Vertkin
June 1, 2012
Dave was a great conversationalist, a wealth of information, a humorist, but most of all a warm, loving and caring individual. The short reunions that we were able to spend time together was truly treasured. Dave always gave 110% to everyone. He will truly be missed by all. Melanie, we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dave and both families.
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Lidia Carr
May 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We pray for your strength and faith as your angel Dave looks upon you with a smile. Carr Family
Ami Foreman
May 31, 2012
Melanie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Let the wonderful memories of your love will guide you through this difficult time.
Alex Przekupowski
May 31, 2012
Dave, We became best friends from the moment we first met each other.
I came home from working the second shift at Bendix and Mary my wife and Susan her cousin and your wife at the time were in the other room when I came home and saw this person sitting in my living room who I never saw before with very long hair and very tall and thought to myself ---Who the hell is this guy ? But just then Mary and Susan came out of the other room and I began to get to know you and love you like the brother I never had. I have many friends even from childhood that I have known from when we were 7 years old. We still get together every other month or so, but none that I hold so dear as you. I am very saddened that you are now gone from this life but relieved that you are no longer suffering. As you know, I am not a very religous person, but I do believe that our spirits, souls or consiousness will meet each other again in whatever afterlife there is. We are knidred spirits ! I truly miss you my friend and will always have the great and hilarious mements that we shared ! LOVE YA BUDDY !!!!
Jimmy & Kathi Wallace
May 30, 2012
Our condolences to Melanie and family on the loss of Dave. May he rest in peace. As a fellow Vietnam Veteran, I thank him for his service.
Martha
May 29, 2012
Dave was so much fun to be around, if you knew him, you loved him, it was impossible not to. I will always remember the good times we All had, and we did have fun! Rest in Peace Dave, you will be forever loved and missed.
Jerry Mincey
May 28, 2012
I only had the pleasure of knowing Dave a few short years, but, will always remember his great sense of humor, his love of music, and his nearly always correct perception of right and wrong. Dave was a true professional in his work and he will be missed in the Florida citrus industry.
See you in the next life my brother.
Rod Kenny
May 28, 2012
I only knew Dave for about 5 years, but they were good years. Dave was easy to talk too. Bro now you get to ride with some of the greats that have gone before their time too. " Keep it in the wind and the black side down "
Rod Kenny
May 28, 2012
I only knew Dave for about 5 years but they were good years. Bro, now you get to ride with some of the greats that have gone before you. "Keep the black side down !!!! " Will always remember you.
Frank Ceney
May 27, 2012
Dave. Your were a friend I only knew a short time. And I will never Forget you.
Your friendship was warm and honest. I hope I meet you again... and see that smile.
John/Don Jolley/Crist
May 27, 2012
We were greatly sadened to learn of David's passing. We did not have the opportunity of knowing David for a longer time, but the time we spent together was very memorable--what a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
with prayers and sympathy, John and Don
Jinja Archibald
May 27, 2012
Dave was one of a kind! Always telling jokes or a story to make you laugh. What a great person he was! We will always remember his smile. Rest in Peace my friend. Continue to ride in that big blue sky. See you again one day.
Jinja & Don Archibald
Paul Marentette
May 26, 2012
Although he was a high school classmate I only knew Dave through the emails we traded as alumni. I grew to respect Dave's intellect and spirit. He is gone way too soon. My prayers and sympathy go out to his family and loved ones.
Chris & Bob Birkentall
May 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to Dave's family in this time of grief. My memories of Dave are from a while ago, as we all lived in Orlando together, but they are fond memories, and filled with laughter and love. I am so grateful I got to see him at Cara's wedding a few years ago, and hear his laugh one more time. He was one wonderful guy, and will be missed by many.
USS Seminole's BC Division In Japan
Arte Sensano
May 25, 2012
Lu-Ann & Randy Kellar
May 24, 2012
Melanie, Cara, Sonya & Casey, please accept my condolences and I pray that you will have nothing but beautiful memories of Dave. I knew him briefly, but in that time I knew he was a kind and loving person. I was lucky to have known him and my son is blessed by being part of your family.
Eric Durning
May 24, 2012
Dave was truly a man who inspired the best traits in everyone he met. I had no idea that I would marry his daughter eleven years after I met him but he made a lasting impression on me all the same. He was the type of man that I would strive to become over the years. He dealt with life with honor, respect, dignity, hard work, good humor and a moral compass that always pointed North.
"Dave, thank you for seeing the potential for becoming the same kind of man in me and allowing me the honor of marrying Cara, becoming part of your family and considering me a friend. I will miss our conversations, your fantastic sense of humor and your sage advice. I am proud to have called you father-in-law and thankful to have known you. I promise you that I will do everything in my power to take care of Cara and to help Melanie, Sonja and Cacey in your absence. I love you and will miss you!"
Donna Junod-Hodge
May 24, 2012
Cara,Eric, and family, I did not have the pleasure to meet Dave yet felt I knew him through Cara. I light this candle in loving memory and so you see how loved you are...Cara, you will me, your Dad again, he is in a better place...R.I.P. Dave....
Cara Durning
May 23, 2012
For all the light you shined on us all these years
Cara Durning
May 23, 2012
I am thankful to have had you as my father the advice and help you've given me throughout my life will stay with me forever you helped make us kids who we are today and were there for us when nobody else was I love you sweet dad of mine
CARLOS R. TREVINO
May 23, 2012
Dave, Proud to have served with you in the Navy. You are good friend, will miss You. You helped me carry my Sea Bag, when I left the USS Seminole, Oct. 3, 1969. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.
Terry Purcell
May 23, 2012
You could tell after just spending a few moment's with Dave that he was a man of character,integrity,and deep devotion to his family.Ted just loved spending time with Dave and you.
Love you,
Terry Purcell
May 23, 2012
Melanie, While I only met Dave a couple of times, I know what he meant to my cousin, Lisa. If she cared that deeply for him, I know he was a good man. So sorry for your loss. Patricia and Carmine.
Stephanie & Wendell Blake
May 23, 2012
No words can descripe the one and only Dave. He was a good boss, good friend, good listener and just a all around good person. He will be missed by so many, with memories that will last a life time! Thanks Dave for being you!
May 23, 2012
I remember Dave on the USS Seminole.He was an upstanding shipmate and contributed to the moral of the crew.He wil be missed by all of his shipmates.
John Lakin CS2 USN
Ray Roddy
May 23, 2012
Dave was a special soul and will be missed immensely, he had a way of engaging you in a conversation and feeling he was only talking to you. So long Harley boy, enjoy thoes long rides in the sky. I'll miss you...We'll all missyou...RIP
Charmaine Burdette
May 23, 2012
Me deepest sympathy to Dave's family. He was a kind and wonderful man with a great sense of humor.
Randy Barnes
May 22, 2012
Dave had this uncanny sense of humor, which always impressed me. But the main thing to me was his love and devotion to his Wife Melanie and Daughters. He was such a kind, strong man. I will miss him greatly. God bless him and his family.
May 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you..love, Lolly and Mike
USS Seminole
Russ McDonald
May 22, 2012
Dave, your in a far better place. Till we meet again my brother, RIP.
Mac/USS Seminole AKA/LKA-104/1968-1969
Bill Kuzma
May 21, 2012
Melanie Baldwin & family,
I best new Dave in 1967,both crew members of BC Division.
Sometime after a ONE-ALFA departure,I began to lose strength in my right arm due to nerve damage in my neck.I believed this was due to a fall I sustained in a LCM.
As my arm became weaker, I knew BC Div. wasn't wear I needed to be.
I became a Ship Service striker as
it was light duty and I wouldn't get anyone hurt, including myself.
Dave and I reconnected in June of 2008
With a few e-mails, after 40 years.
His accomplishments in school and his determination to succeed in life and family were among his finest achievements.
Though we were not close,I will not forget this shipmate,taken, way to soon.
Bill Kuzma,
Payson,Arizona
Sam Black
May 21, 2012
During the Viet Nam War I was privileged to work very closely with Dave and during that time we were shelled, mortard and came under small arms fire on numerous occasions. When some cut and ran I could always count on Dave to be a rock of determination to finish the mission. I will remember him as a great sailor and a great man. Rest in peace shipmate. LCDR (RET) Sam Black
Dave, rare as the Legendary Spirit Bear.
Dave (Turner) de la Rosa
May 21, 2012
Dave Baldwin, as rare as the legendary Spirit Bear. Although my acquaintance with Dave was brief, it was also very sweet and enriching. I know he leaves behind a great wealth of well-loved family and friends. Journey on, friend... your light is a beacon for us all.
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