David Ellis Crofton Obituary
We announce the death of David Ellis Crofton of Huntington Beach, California, who passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 87. David will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
David will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew David will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. David’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Leroy Crofton and Irma Lorraine Crofton (Atherton); and his sister Nancy Ann Shipp (Crofton). He is survived by: his wife Sandra Lea Crofton (Stralow); his daughters, Kimberly Lynn Bowling (Douglas M. Bowling) and Kelli Lynette Tucker (Robert A. Tucker); his grandchildren, Amber Lynette Wagner (Donald Eric Wagner), Aubrianne Elizabeth Bowling, Jared Daniel Tucker (Samantha (Shiroke) Tucker) and Nathan Michael Tucker; and his sisters, Sherry Subia (Crofton), Deborah Emmert (Crofton) and Dianne Gunderson (Crofton).
