Can't believe Dan gone a year today. He was loved. I sent him all of the photos when he was a toddler and school age, staying with his cousin, Billie Box and brother John. I sent everything I had to him. ❤️
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I will miss sharing stories about our school years with Dan through emails. He and Edwin were such great friends, So I can look back at the things that they both sent me and laugh again. Always enjoyed being in the band with him all through our school years. I never got to play in the group that played at out dances but enjoyed seeing Dan and all my other friends that were in this group. He was always never without a smile. So thankful to go to a small school so we were able to know just about everyone and have a great time, I know his famiy will miss his not being in their lives. I pray for them to make it through,
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A touching service~~I loved hearing others' stories about Dan and that many shared the same feelings about him. May God be with each of you as you continue your lives, remembering Dan~~husband, father, friend , colleague....
Shalom,
Lana Miller
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Matt:
The Celebration of Life tribute to your father was very touching. It shows the special bond you and your family have. The eulogies by you, your sister and others were from the heart. The picures/videos from Dan's early years are to be treasured. What a legacy your father left and the memories you will always have.
Lori Klavan
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There are many ways that Dan and I are deeply connected. We were both graduates of Mesquite HS, Dan a year ahead. We lived a block from one another in Mesquite, so I had the pleasure of knowing and loving his parents. We shared a group of friends that included my brother Frank (a year ahead of Dan) , Mike Olson, Nolan Burris, Don Davis, Edwin Atwater to name a few who most often came to our house. (Imagine my delight in all of these talented and great guys coming to our house!! ) Music was an important part of Dan’s life along with his science and math. Dan taught me how to drive (sort of….a funny story I will not share.) His mother Flossie came from an area near where brother Frank and I grew up in Collin County. Eventually, I introduced Dan to Jean (my best college friend and roommate). So, we have been able to share many wonderful memories throughout our lives. It was always fun to wait for and get his smile. He was most curious, methodical, smart, and a good friend. Both brother Frank and I will miss him very much. Sandra Brown Williams
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Dan came from Dallas to Agnew M.S. in Mesquite in the 9th grade. He was a quiet soul but soon made many friends, especially in band (marching, symphonic, and stage) playing the tenor sax, first chair. I was second chair. He knew all the scales, etc., but I was the better sight reader. I always reminded him of that little fact. During marching season, he was adamant about wanting to use my "old" sax rather than his brand new shiny one. Our class of 114 was always close, staying in touch long after graduation. Reunions were special as we made our way to the age of 80.Dan had a strong work ethic. In the blazing Texas summers, he was on a survey crew~~melting and then wanting to go play tennis. He, also, worked at Northridge Pharmacy. In high school, he took the hardest classes: chemistry, physics, solid geometry, trigonometry , biology... getting ready for his studies at University of Texas in Austin.
He was a man of integrity, serving the United States government, respected by his peers.
I am sad that he is gone, my longtime friend.
Lastly, his family was his sunshine . He was proud of each of you~~Jean, Holly, and Matthew and loved you unconditionally.
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We are sorry to hear Dan had so much trouble at the end. He is surely at rest now.
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Praying for Gods comfort and peace during this time of sorrow and rememberance. 🙏🏻
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I served with Dan at OTS headquarters early on in our Careers and had the privilege of taking his slot in Japan in 1966. To me Dan was the penultimate Texan. The Marlboro man who didn’t smoke. The quiet man who didn’t curse. Dan was the kind of guy that seemed to reserve his words for when he had something important to say. I often remember seeing him with a smile on his face that reflected a joy in his heart. I like many others from the OTS am walking through the Parkinson nightmare. With God all things are bare able.
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Jean, Betty and I wish to express our most sincere condolences for Dan's passing. He and I were friends for many years. We were next door neighbors in Prather Dormatory at the University of Texas and, thereafter until we both retired. Even then we remained close. Dan became a realtor and assisted me in finding the perfect Texas Hill Country home near New Braunfels. My wife, Betty, will miss him!
Alan and Betty Chalfont
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