Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Orozco, David Anthony  February 4, 2005
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The Tehachapi News 
David Anthony Orozco
Dec. 12, 1941 – Feb. 4, 2005

David Anthony Orozco was born Dec. 12, 1941 in Pasadena, the oldest son of 
David and Martha Orozco.

Dave attended several elementary schools and three high schools because his 
dad was with the government and the family moved to different locations. He 
attended high school in Modesto for his senior year where he met Sandra, his 
wife of 41 years.

Dave and Sandra were married in 1963, just after Dave had graduated from Naval 
Flight School and was commissioned an ensign. They lived in Coronado and Dave 
was assigned to VS-33 aboard aircraft carrier USS Bennington. He flew the S-2, 
designed for anti-submarine warfare. Dave made three cruises to the Western 
Pacific into harm’s way near Vietnam.

Dave left the Navy in 1967 and joined Continental Airlines. He retired as a 
captain on the 777, flying from Houston to London, Paris and Tokyo.

Looking for a retirement home that fit their many criteria, Dave and Sandra 
came to Tehachapi. Willow Springs Raceway, nearness to family, clean air, and 
the small town all were factors in their move. Little did they know of the 
wonderful people they would come to call dear friends.

Dave loved his motorcycles and racing at "Willow." He attended advanced racing 
technique schools with riders that were one-third his age. He raced his 
Aprilia as often as he could, until the "tipover" on turn three and the broken 
collarbone that ended his racing days. But, he still loved to ride the quiet 
back roads of the area with good buddies.

Dave also went back to a game of his youth — baseball. He played with the 
Super Group of senior softball men and women. Tuesday and Thursday evenings 
brought out the teams to the call of “Play Ball!”

Dave was a very capable guy on his computer. He communicated with friends and 
relatives far and near. He spent hours working with Sandra on projects for the 
Daughters of the American Revolution and the University Women. He was learning 
a lot about genealogy and finding "new ancestors" for Sandra.

July 2004 was a turning point. Dave was diagnosed with a malignant brain 
tumor. All of the technology and doctors at UCLA Medical Center could not help 
him. He passed away very quietly at home, with Sandra and daughter, Susan, on 
Feb. 4.

Dave leaves behind wife, Sandra of Bear Valley Springs; sister, Kathie and 
brother, Mike, both of Loveland, Colo.; son, David, a San Diego city 
firefighter and paramedic, his wife Laura and their two sons, Andrew and Adam; 
daughter, Susan, a relocation coordinator with United Van Lines in Burbank; 
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law that were more like true brothers and 
sisters; many cousins, nieces, nephews; and one dear aunt.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Oak Tree Country Club in 
Bear Valley Springs. Friends Ted Rutherford and Doug Stone officiated with 
Dave's son David giving the eulogy. 

A farewell memorial service is scheduled for Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. on the deck of 
the U.S.S. Midway in San Diego. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the San Diego Aircraft 
Carrier Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. 

Wood Family Funeral Service handled the cremation arrangements.


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