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Thinking of Dan’s wonderful  daughters, Stef & Max, and their husbands, Bradley and Stephen, along with many other family members and friends. Our love to you all as you think of Dan today and every day. ❤️
I met Dan in a Denny's restaurant for an job interview in 1997. He was of course dressed for golf not work, but it turned out to be one of the best days of my life. Not only did it begin my career as an insurance agent, but a few years later, we went on to have an amazing relationship and love.  My memories with him are endless since we were together at work every day and spent most of our free time together too. We laughed so much and it was usually to tears. He was a complete clutz and the goofiest person I've ever known, which made him all the more loveable. I was with him and his family the first time he got cancer, and I had the privelage to be with him and his family at the end.  I love and miss him every day. 
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Dan and Chloe would frequently join our family for holiday lunches at our kids' home.  The two family dogs would be so excited to see Chloe!  The dogs would run and play until they were exhausted and were quite entertaining.  We always looked forward to seeing Dan and will miss him very much.
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Our deepest condolences.  Dan meant so much to our family!

James and Patrice Christian

We are so sorry to hear about Dan.  We worked with Dan for 24 years.  He was always willing to help in anyway he could and always with a smile!  

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

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I moved to Denver as a young 18 year old right out of high school. Dan took me "Under his wing" so to speak and made sure I always had the best coverage and rates. He was always so caring and continued to be there for me and my growing family for 27 years. Dan was an amazing person and will be missed greatly!
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Dan felt like a part of our family. He was our agent and trusted advisor for almost three decades. Even after we moved to Italy, Dan stayed in touch with us, asking about our daily lives and serving as a great advisor as we maneuvered through new insurance needs. Our heartfelt condolences to his family. Thank you so much for sharing him with us for so many years. 
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Sorry to hear of Dan's passing.  He was our agent for many years and he always made sure we had the proper coverage for all of our insurance needs.  we always had good conversations regarding topics from fishing to favorite automobiles.  Reat in peace Dan.
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I am so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. As my Farmer's Agent, he always took the time to chat on the phone with me and be so personable. I always enjoyed his sense of humor. My thoughts are with all of his family and friends.
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I am so sorry for your families loss.  Dan was my insurance agent for 30 years.  He was always so very kind and helpful.
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We knew Dan for decades, as he was our agent.  He was also the hero who got us from Albuquerque to Phoenix (after our car broke down during a trip from Denver) in the middle of the night to share Thanksgiving with family.  To this day, we share that long-ago story between us, a story that has now become a precious memory.  We will remember Dan, always.
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One year for Danny's birthday, I wanted to surprise him even though I lived in California --- too far away at the time for an impromptu surprise!  He had shared with me the morning of that particular birthday year that he was going to be having dinner with his girls (and their husbands, I believe).  I slyly asked him where they were having his birthday dinner.  He replied, "Oh, it's not one you've ever heard of here in Denver." I was undaunted!  I asked him to humor me and tell me anyway. So, he did!  Once we were off the phone, I called the restaurant, asked to speak with the manager, and explained the dinner reservations that night and that I wanted to surprise him with a birthday dessert at the end of the meal.  The manager graciously accepted my plan for the surprise and allowed me to pay over the phone and it was orchestrated beautifully!  

Danny has been a  wonderful cousin to me my entire life.  His absence will leave a forever gaping hole in my heart.  While the memories of being together aren't many, the ones I get to treasure in my heart mean the world to me!  

What a joy it was to see you and your beautiful daughter in church. We had only got started to know and love you.  But one day we will have a life time to visit, in our perfect bodies.  No pain or sorrow.  

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