Daniel Lewis Danforth

1936 - 2016

Daniel Lewis Danforth obituary, 1936-2016, Mesa, AZ

BORN

1936

DIED

2016

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Daniel Danforth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 31, 2016.

Daniel Lewis Danforth, 80, born January 16, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on January 29, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. Dan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Moose Lodge # 2082 in Mesa and also an avid golfer and certified scuba diver. Dan was a plumber by trade and worked for the California Plumbers Union – Local 342 for 55 years. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia L. Danforth; son, Steve and Gloria Danforth; step-children Sherry Roethig, Deb Hubbard and Rick and Chuck Cliff as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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May 22, 2016

Harley Ewing

Dan I think we had some great times playing golf with VGA and having a beer afterwards. To your family I offer my condolences. You will surely be missed, may you hit them straight and long and RIP.

May 21, 2016

Dan, from all those that played golf and enjoyed post-game activities with you, may you rest in peace.
Gordon Lukert.

April 4, 2016

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who fall asleep in death, God keep in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15

Our sincerest condolences Gwendolyn Presutti & Family

February 15, 2016

The house is empty without you, miss you so much but know you had to leave. I have loved you during life, you will not be forgotten. My tears followed you to Heaven. Always, Your Patricia

February 10, 2016

sherry Roethig

To Dan, words cannot express how much you will be missed, I know you are watching over us and protecting us. Have fun in paradise Danny Boy!! I love you!

February 9, 2016

Bobbie Mello

This couple was fun-loving and great friends to me and my Husband.
We were saddened by his death.
Bobbie and Al Mello

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