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Daniel R. Bannister

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Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road

Fairfax, Virginia

Daniel Bannister Obituary

DANIEL R. BANNISTER
On March 12, 2011, Daniel R. Bannister of McLean, VA and Bonita Springs, FL lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at age 80. He is survived by his beloved wife Sondra, son Michael Bannister, daughter Linda Bannister Epstein, daughter Vickie Pasterak and son-in-law George Pasterak, stepchildren Jessica Kelty and Todd Wilkins, four grandsons, and four step grandchildren. During his distinguished 44 year career at DynCorp, Dan held positions as President, CEO, and Chairman. He proudly served on many boards such as Northern Virginia Technology Council, CACI International, CSC, Easter Seals, Joe Gibbs' Youth for Tomorrow, and numerous other corporations. Throughout his life, he has received various awards for his business and civic accomplishments, including the John W. Dixon Award from the Association of the U.S. Army, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award, the Earle C. Williams Award for Leadership in Technology, the Greater Washington Government Contractors Hall of Fame, and the KPMG Peat Marwick High Tech Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Dan was a loyal civic minded philanthropist who cared greatly for and generously gave back to his community. He was well respected, deeply loved, and will be greatly missed. A memorial visitation will be held at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Rd, on Thursday March 17, 2011 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. A celebration of Dan's life will be held at McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 at 12 noon on Friday March 18, 2011, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Joe Gibbs' Youth for Tomorrow, Easter Seals, or Equal Footing Foundation.www.fmfh.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 15 to Mar. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Bannister

16 Entries

Robert Murphy

June 6, 2021

I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Bannister and also enjoyed accompanying him while on his several visits to Korea back in the day. After nearly 39 years working for DynCorp, I can tell you he was reason DynCorp was #1 in the field, Bar None. He was highly respected by every employee, mainly because he truly cared for the employees and the mission before the bottom line was counted. My condolences to all who knew him.

Diana Pouesi

February 13, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr Bannister. This comes to you very late - I just wanted to share with you: I’m close to retirement and searched the web “Dynalectron pension” and found this - I worked at Dynalectron Norco Div in California - Mr Bannister visited the Norco branch late 1980’s - I was working up in the front office (nobody important- just a clerk) when he asked me what my name was and I told him “Diana, I work in contracts”. A few years go by until his next visit - when he saw me he said “Hi Diana” HE remembered my name! I felt so important that the President of the company with thousands of employees remembered my name. And I remembered him as always having a great big smile and very tall :) He made me feel special that day which left a life long impression on me. I’m so sorry for your lost - he was a great man - God Bless

michael epstein

March 18, 2011

i want to express my condolences to the bannister family on your loss. my late brother, maury epstein, dan's son-in-law, was very fond of dan and held him in the highest regard.

Debbie Orbacz

March 17, 2011

Dan will be greatly missed by so many. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing and send our condolences to the Bannister family. May God bless and keep you during your time of grief.

Don Upson

March 17, 2011

Dan will be missed certainly, and remembered fondly in so many circles. And for so many good reasons. Oh, what a life and what a legacy! I grew up in Northern Virginia's business community looking to Dan as one of a select few "titans." He built more than a company; he built and fought for an industry...and for a state and its people. He gave so much to so many, and I am so proud to have been one touched by him and his many qualities. He stood tall in every way. And he always will so stand. God speed, Dan!

Ann Page

March 16, 2011

Dan,
It is hard to express how much I will miss fun times with you and your family, working on projects,getting advice from you, sharing special times, traveling, water skiing, jet skiing, shopping, looking at houses and partying. I remember when we together stained the chairs, wallpapered, hung pictures, and celebrated special occasions. You were a great conversationalist, inspiring mentor, model leader and warm good friend. I will always remember you. As Flavia said in a card, "some people come into our lives and quickly go, others leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same."

March 15, 2011

Dan Bannister has been a friend, mentor, client and role model for 27 years. He was an original thinker, and a man of enormous energy and integrity. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of many for whom he has had a positive influence over the years. I am certainly one of those.
Dan Jacobs, Warrenton,Virginia

Kathy Clark

March 15, 2011

The entire Northern Virginia business community has lost an inspirational leader and I have lost a great friend and mentor. Dan was 100% class and loved by many. So many of us were so fortunate to be touched by Dan. Sondra, our thoughts are with you.

March 15, 2011

Sondra and family,
Alan and I are so sad to learn that Dan has lost the battle he has fought so bravely these past years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sally Merten

March 15, 2011

May Our Lord welcome Dan's soul into His heavenly kingdom he so richly deserves. My prayers are with you, Paula.
Rev. Dominic P. Irace
Lake Worth, Florida

Hunt Banister

March 15, 2011

I had not met Dan until we had a chance meeting at our urologist's office not too long ago. I mentioned that the office staff sometimes got my & his appointments mixed up. He was such a warm gentleman and when I mentioned my prostate cancer, he was very encouraging. Wish I'd known him better. My sympathies to the family.

Dan Bannister, a truly great man.

Joe Kelty

March 15, 2011

Richard Norman

March 15, 2011

Dan was an inspiration in his life and in his final battle with cancer. I saw him last at the Youth for Tomorrow Sweetheart Ball just a month ago and he was a positive as ever. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Belle Wheelan

March 15, 2011

Dan was a true Virginia gentleman and will be greatly missed. I am keeping his family in my prayers. Sincerely

Stephen Miller

March 15, 2011

Marie-Claire and Steve Miller extend their condolences to the family. We have all lost a great human being.

Karin Gifuni

March 15, 2011

Thank you for your unselfish service to community for so many years...your legacy lives on in the lives you have touched and the good works you have done. My condolences to your family.

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