William David "Dave" Etchason

William David "Dave" Etchason

William Etchason Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 1 to Mar. 3, 2008.
William David "Dave" Etchason passed away on February 23, 2008 in Palm Springs, CA. Dave was born in Lindsay, CA on October 29, 1924. He is survived by his three children, Gary Etchason of Upland, CA, Kathleen Guzinski of Half Moon Bay, CA and James Etchason (daughter-in-law, Lorrie Etchason) of Palm Springs, CA. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Marian Etchason. He has eight grandchi ldren, Jason Etchason, Sean Etchason, Lynette Guzinski, Ryan Guzinski, Nicole Guzinski, Stefan Guzinski, Cory Etchason and David Etchason. He was in the United States Navy during WW II and served in the Pacific. He was a resident of Palm Springs CA for the last seven years, but was a long-time resident of Upland, CA and practiced law at the corner of Euclid and "F" Street in Ontario for over forty years. He was one of the most respected and beloved attorneys in the Inland Valley. His contributions to the local community were many, having been a member and past president of the San Bernardino County Bar Association and the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association; President of the Upland Rotary Club and the attorney for the Chaffey College Trust for more than 35 years. He was a life member of the Ontario Salvation Army Board of Directors, the American Legion and the California State Bar Association. He was known for his quiet and unselfish community service. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, M arch 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn, 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. George's Catholic Church, Ontario, CA in remembrance of Dave and Marian Etchason. Forest Lawn Cathedral City is in charge of arrangements.

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February 24, 2009

Ray M. Garcia posted to the memorial.

March 30, 2008

CINDY RIVAS posted to the memorial.

March 6, 2008

Gary and Vicki (Hammerle) Edwards posted to the memorial.

Ray M. Garcia

February 24, 2009

You will always be in my prayers. I can still hear you laugh when I would tease you . The short time we had at Sunrise together will always be in my heart. I miss you . God Bless You

CINDY RIVAS

March 30, 2008

To the Etchason Family

With our love and support

Always your friends,

Richard, Cindy & Nicholas Rivas

Gary and Vicki (Hammerle) Edwards

March 6, 2008

We were so sad to hear the loss of your dad and wanted you to know are thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your dad and mom where always so special to me as the three of you kids. May all the memories you have of them stay within your hearts forever.

Lyn Thornton

March 3, 2008

As a former Law Enforcement colleague of Jim's, I was saddened to learn of his Fathers passing. Mr. Etchason was indeed so well respected in the Inland Empire Community in which he lived and served. My condolences for their loss.

Larry Blue

March 3, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Anthony (Tony) Mangan

March 2, 2008

I am saddened to read about "Dave".
In the few brief times I spent in his company, I found him to be one of the most knowledgeable ,
humorous and likeable persons I've known.
My condolences to all of his family, and especially to Jim and Lorie
Bless Him.
Tony Mangan

Ray Garcia

March 1, 2008

As Daves care giver at sunrise, He will always be in my Prayers. God Bless Him and may he rest in peace.

Bob LIENAU

March 1, 2008

My sympathy goes out to "Dave's" family.  He attended and graduated from P.S. High school in 1942.  Attended Boys State, participated football and baketball.  "A good folly is what you pay for it."
FAREWELL, DAVE.  l

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