David Lee Amicon, age 77, of Laguna Woods, CA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side January 9, 2017.Born August 2, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio David was the son of the late Clement and Gladys Amicon.
As a young man, David served his country in the US Armed Forces. He followed his enlistment by achieving his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Ohio State.David loved his family and enjoyed many varied interests.He was a talented artist and could design, fix or build anything.He was a passionate golfer and strived for perfection up until he could no longer swing his clubs.He loved all things western, Lonesome Dove being one of his favorite movies.He enjoyed western dancing, horseback riding, camping and fishing.
He moved his family from Ohio to Oregon where he purchased several businesses that gave him more time to fulfill his dream of becoming a ranch owner and horseman. Later, he worked as head of quality control for Campbell's Corporation and continued his passion for horses in California. Duty would later call him home to Ohio where he relocated his life to attend to his Mother until her passing.After some serious health issues of his own, he thought it prudent to return to California where his family resides.
David was a quiet and dignified person who loved life. By his own example, he showed his family how to be responsible with a well thought out plan, how to persevere even when obstacles stood in the way and how to embrace passions with commitment.He worked very hard for everything he achieved and has made his family extremely proud.
David is survived by his friend and former wife, Verla Ellis, his two daughters Judy Carney and Gina Amicon, and his son-in-laws David Carney and Martin De Anda. David took much time and pride in being a grandfather to his four grandchildren Taylor and Justin Carney and granddaughters Sophia and Olivia De Anda. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis Amicon and sister-in-law Lisa, his sister Aurora Guarino and his nieces Stephanie Weaver (Allen) and Keri Beth Elliot (Charles)
David requested no service since he did not like being the center of attention, but to take his ashes and spread them in a beautiful forest in the great Northwest of Oregon. We will honor his request this summer when the sunshine has returned and the flowers are in full bloom.
David will be missed, but never forgotten. Rest in Peace…