Todd Davis Barclay Aitken

Todd Davis Barclay Aitken left us all too soon, at the age of 53, on September 17, 2022, in Walnut Creek, CA, following a short illness. Todd was born April 29, 1969, in Berkeley, CA, to Bonnie Davis Aitken and Ian R. Aitken. He grew up in Auburn, CA, graduating from Placer High School in 1988. Following school, Todd briefly worked for the California Conservation Corps before relocating to Benicia, CA, where he worked for many years for Solano Diversified Services, as a landscaper. As a child, Todd was adventurous and fearless. He loved trains and large construction machinery, pointing the rigs out by name when passing construction sites. He even figured out how to start up a bulldozer while exploring a site as a young boy! Todd had numerous pets during his childhood, including a horned lizard that he caught and kept in a terrarium; every morning Todd could be found in the field next door, catching grasshoppers for his lizard’s meals. With his sister and friends, Todd had great fun playing in and exploring the pastures, woods and ponds of the semi-rural area where they lived. Todd was active in cub scouts and swam with the Auburn Robalos swim team. During high school, he joined Key Club and ran on the cross-country team. Todd was especially proud of his participation in the Special Olympics. As an adult, Todd continued to enjoy swimming and biking, and was a dedicated sports fan, particularly devoted to the San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors. Todd enjoyed traveling with his mother, Bonnie, attending drag racing and Monster Truck events with his cousin Jack, playing with his cat, Curry, and calling up friends and family to chat. Recently, he played in a bocce ball league in Benicia. Todd was also a beloved presence around his apartment complex, where he lived for over 20 years. Todd lived a full life and will be greatly missed by his mother, Bonnie Kofsky of Benicia; his father, Ian Aitken of Auburn; his sister, Barbara Burkhalter of Walnut Creek; his nieces, Hannah Burhalter of Concord, and Allison Burkhalter of Seattle, WA; his cousins Kathy, Bill and Jack Pearson of Martinez; his brother-in-law, Bruce Burkhalter of Orinda; his sister-in-law Lynda Burkhalter of Berger, MO; and many other beloved cousins, friends and neighbors. Private funeral services will be for family; a celebration of Todd’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Todd to Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) in Walnut Creek or a favorite charity of your own.

Todd Davis Barclay Aitken

April 29, 1969 - September 17, 2022