February 21, 1950 – June 20, 2015
Dan was born and raised in Calgary, where he met and married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Shannon in 1970. They have been blessed with two wonderful children, Jenny and Jim, son-in-law, Stuart Leckie and two beautiful grandchildren, Sadie and Rory. He leaves behind his dear sisters, Janeen Van Orman and Elizabeth Goertz and his close cousin Rick Thorpe. After graduating from the U of C as a chemical engineer, he went on to have a long and rewarding career in the oil and gas industry, the majority of which he spent self-employed. During his career and life, Dan made many long and enduring friendships. Their unerring support and the support of his extended family this past while meant a great deal to him and his family. Dan was a humble man of few personal wants, a man who appreciated and was grateful for each and every day and a man who considered himself lucky his entire life. We will miss his smile.
At his personal request, there will be no formal funeral service. A small, private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
29 Responses
Danny was a fine man, and I will miss him. Words are hard to fine that will express the disbelief and sadness when we think of Calgary without Danny.
Shannon, Jim and Jenny;
Dear Shannon & family
Fred & I send along our deepest sympathies to you and the kids. How wonderful that you & Dan enjoyed your home in Victoria so very much and we hope that those fond memories will be with you now. Your family is remembered by me especially at Christmas when your needlework Santa finds his place on our family tree. Thank you for that memory.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Kathy
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Dan. He was very kind to keep us informed while Ruth was ill.
Lorne And Ruth (Tuininga) Ordze
I WAS A SCHOOL CHUM OF DAN’S FATHER AND BOB & i ENJOYED OUR TIME AT BOWNESS REUNIONS. WE
KNEW FOR MANY YEARS WHAT A FINE FAMILY ROD & RUTH HAD . DAN WAS THE PROVERBIAL ACORN THAT
WAS SO CLOSE TO HIS FATHER’S TREE THEY EVEN LOOKED ALIKE…..AS HIS FATHER WAS A STAND UP ,
STANDOUT GOOD GUY SO TOO WAS DAN. WE GRIEVE FOR YOU ALL, FONDLY, BOB & MURIEL ROGERS,
BLACK DIAMOND, AB.
Dear Shannon –
My Sincere Condolences to you and your Family. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
With love,
Dorianne
Please accept our sincere condolences on Dan’s passing Shannon… It’s been a few years since we’ve been in touch…but memories are great things to carry with us… Thinking of you and your family…
Dear Jenny and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that the memories of laughter and love shared helps ease the pain and gets you through this difficult time.
Dear Shannon
Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I can only imagine how difficult this time is.
May you find strength in all the loving memories.
A friend from the past
Debbie Macleod
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Shannon
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I have always treasured my relationship with Dan during our early years at PanCanadian and will forever remember his humble embracement of life.
Our hearts are with you and your family.
Terry & Maxine Lawrence