David Stryder Franklin Remembered By Loved Ones

CORONA DEL MAR, CA — On the first day of the new year, David Stryder Franklin died in a tragic collision in Costa Mesa. He was 44-years-old. He was born in Hollywood, grew up in Orange County and moved to South Lake Tahoe. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a Third Class Petty Officer of the Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five.

Known as Stryder to all, he was known for his ability to fix anything, whether it was mechanical or construction, there was little he couldn't repair, according to his obituary.

He loved living and working in Lake Tahoe where he thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle through water skiing, mountain biking, skiing at Heavenly or hiking with his beloved dogs. He worked as maintenance supervisor at the Tahoe Beach and Ski Club for many years, and at Tahoe Seasons Resort.

Stryder is survived by his former wife, Tracy Sheldon Franklin, daughter Halie Franklin, his mother and step-father Lee and Perry Fetterman, his father Ron Bowman, siblings Trevor Green, Lucas Green, Jennifer Bowman, Barret Bowman, Evan Bowman, Grandmother Barbara Franklin, uncles and aunts Steve and Cindi Franklin, Kevin and Christine Franklin and Jim and Penny Popov.

Stryder's best fried was his brother, Trevor Green. "They had an extra special closeness of being brothers and enjoyed body surfing together, working on cars, building a project, going to concerts and enjoying each others company. You could rarely be around these two without laughing and having an amazing time with them," his obituary said.

His services were held at the Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary at 3500 Pacific View Drive in Corona del Mar.

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