David Crockett

September 17, 1939 - January 22, 2016

David Franklin Crockett, 76, died January 22, 2016, at his home in Highland, Utah. Dave was born in San Francisco, CA, to Ann and Frank Crockett. His family moved to Berkeley, CA when he was a young boy. He loved sliding down the Berkeley hills on cardboard boxes as a youth. Dave served an LDS mission to Belgium and France where he developed a love for language and culture. He studied and majored in music and French at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah. Shortly after graduation, he returned to California where Dave began his lifelong career in teaching. Dave taught language at various schools in San Jose California with the majority of his time at Leland High. He loved the youth and especially was fond of his English as a Second Language opportunities. He married Susan Kay Russ and was the proud father of six children. Music played a central role in shaping Dave’s life. He shared his love of music with his children and would spend hours playing the piano every day. Many in Dave’s life were fortunate to experience his extraordinary tenor voice. He was part of many church and community choirs as well as the BYU a cappella choir. Dave was frugal and mastered the art of couponing. After retirement, he moved to Utah. Dave was able to serve a second and third LDS mission with his wife Susan at the church Conference Center and Temple Square. Dave is survived by his wife, Susan; six children, Noel Kemp (Christopher Kemp), Samantha Walker (Jonathan Walker), Dave Crockett (Carey Emmons), Sara Lindsay (David Lindsay), Brandon Crockett (Nikki Ricks), and Steven Crockett (Laura Lopez); 19 grandchildren; and brother William Crockett (Marcia Crockett). Funeral Services for David will be held Wednesday, January 27th, at 11:00 am, at the Canyon View Ward Chapel, 10494 North 4720 West, Highland, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Interment in Highland City Cemetery. Funeral Services for David will be held Wednesday, January 27th, at 11:00 am, at the Canyon View Ward Chapel, 10494 North 4720 West,(Ole Bish Ln. off of N. County Blvd) Highland, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Interment in Highland City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.