Michael (aka Rocky) D. DeHaven passed away on January 26, 2018 at the Summit Medical Center, Oakland, CA after several years of struggling with serious health issues. His wife, Barbara, was at his side. He was 63 years old. Rocky was a friend to many and always there to lend a helping hand. His varied career included club-restaurant design and management, glass construction project manager, and company vice president. He was a skilled craftsman and well known for his knife sharpening abilities and pocket knife collection. His last major project was a glass blowing class in Harmony, CA where the instructor remarked as to his natural talents in this area. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cassens of Alameda, CA and his father, Gary DeHaven of College Station, TX. A celebration of his life, to be announced at a later date, will be held in both Alameda and College Station.

Cards/letters may be sent to:

Barbara Cassens                                  Gary DeHaven
410 Ironwood Road    and/or                1205 Goode
Alameda, CA 94502                             College Station, TX 77840
barbara.cassens@gmail.com      

Rocky’s goal was to volunteer at the Alameda Animal Shelter when he felt better; sadly he never realized that goal. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Rocky’s memory be made to:

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)
1590 Fortmann Way
Alameda, CA 94501
alamedaanimalshelter.org

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