Jonathan "Dustin" Bancroft

1980 - 2009

Jonathan "Dustin" Bancroft, 28, of Arroyo Grande, CA, passed away, June 18, 2009, in Pismo Beach CA, suddenly and unexpectedly.

He was born September 18, 1980, in Simi Valley to Jackie Bancroft and Steven Faber, adopted by step-father, Russell Bancroft, at 8 years old. Engaged to his loving fiance, Ashley Balkan, Simi Valley Attended Grace Brethren School, Simi Valley from Pre-School to High School, 1983-1998; Post High School: Moorpark Community College and Hancock Community College, Anthropology Major. Worked in Roofing from a young age with the family business: Bancroft Construction, Central Coast and worked for Cottage Inn by the Sea. Heritage Discovery performing archaeological digs. Grew up in the Church of his Grandfather, Reynolds Ritchie: Family Church of God, now New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, Pastored by Uncle Rod & Aunt Debbie Ritchie. Sonrise Christian Fellowship, Youth Worship Ministry. Jonathan loved to be with his friends playing, singing, and listening to music, laughing and teasing them.

The outdoors is where Dustin was in his element; surfing, snowboarding, driving on the beach at Pismo, fishing, exploring new things, and meeting new people. He loved his Beagle, Missy, and his birds. Dustin was a lover of all things Disney, and had a collection of memorabilia with his loving fiance, Ashley. Loved baseball, and watching his niece Amber, nephew Ethan, and second Cousin, Kai, play for Grace Brethren Sports. He was especially close to his little sister, Bethany. He also passed on his love for music to his younger brother, Wes, giving him his first electric guitar encouraging him to play worship music. He worked along side his brothers, Matt and Luke in roofing. He recently had a very memorable trip to visit his biological father, Steve, in Orlando, Florida, where he re-connected with him and his extended family. He deeply loved his Grandparents, Reynolds and Faye Ritchie, while living with them on the Central Coast of California. Their unconditional love caused Dustin to have a heartfelt understanding of the Love of God for himself throughout his entire life.

Survived by: Grandparents: Reynolds and Faye Ritchie of Arroyo Grande, Ca; Marjorie Bancroft and the late Andrew Bancroft of Canoga Park; Janice Faber and the late Bernard Faber, of Orlando, Florida Brothers: Wesley, Luke, Matt, Greg. Sister: Bethany. Cousins: Ryan, Kaylyn, Kai, Kalani, and Kash Ritchie, Joshua Ritchie, Audrey Ritchie, Bayley Stewart; Dustin, Darin, and Devin Bancroft; Ryan and Brandon Bancroft, and many more second cousins, and dozens of extended family members. Services: New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 2864 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, Thursday, June 25, 2009, 11:30 a.m.,

Viewing, 12:00 p.m., Memorial Service. Place of Burial: Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St, Chatsworth. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that tax deductible donations be sent to support a website learnaboutgod.net dedicated to the memory of Dustins love for God: Mountain Movers International, 2550 Post Oak Dr., Corinth, Texas 76210. Please write Dustin/SpiritualVC" in the memo line of the check.