Dana Townson Obituary

Townson, Dana

San Jose, CA: Dana Townson, 49, died at home on December 21, 2011, with her beloved wife Amy holding her hand, following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Rochester, NY, Dana was the second child of Helen Ann and Andrew J. Townson II. At Allendale Columbia, she was a top softball and soccer player and excelled in music. An outstanding alto saxophonist, Dana was chosen for a 1979 concert tour of Europe with an elite group of the USA's best young musicians. She attended the prestigious music program at the University of North Texas, and in 1990, received a degree in Electronic Engineering from DeVry University.

Dana was an audio engineer and recording studio owner, and her Texas studios, Castle Audio and Alley Cat Productions, recorded many Grammy Award-winning musicians.

In 1993, Dana's talent for technology led to an extremely successful career as an Apple certified hardware and software specialist, and she was one of the first women in the world to work in this capacity. She served as Service Manager at Associated Technical Services in Dallas, Texas, then as a Mac Genius for Apple at Willow Bend and Southlake. Most recently, Dana worked as Genius Trainer for Apple corporate in Cupertino, CA.

Whether making her legendary BBQ or saving someone's digital life, Dana brought tremendous passion and love to everything she did and everyone she met. Always happy and smiling, Dana could make a friend-for-life in minutes. She was warm, generous and selfless to a fault, putting other's needs before her own and expressing a rare, unconditional love. Very few lights have ever glowed as brightly as Dana's, and she was a radiant soul in the truest sense.

Dana is predeceased by both parents and survived by her loving wife Amy Quate; and brother Andrew J. Townson III, sister-in-law Bernadette, and nephew Drew of Boston.

Friends are invited to visit rememberingdana.com. Dana's wishes were for cremation and interment in the family mausoleum at historic Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester. Memorial celebrations will be held in Silicon Valley, Dallas, and Rochester. Dana supported Guiding Eyes for the Blind and charities for music and the arts.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Jan. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Dana Townson

14 Entries

Perry Lancaster

January 9, 2022

I knew Dana from when she was at Castle Audio in Dallas with her Brother Drew back in the 80's. We became good friends while I lived in Dallas and worked at Castle Studios. We had a lot of fun as working friends and spent many evenings with Drew having food and drinks at a local watering
hole,I can't remember the name of it. I moved to NYC and she moved to California and lost touch.
I did not know other passing till her brother Drew
told me about what had happened. I will always remember the time we were friends forever and attended a memorial in Dallas at Drew's invitatation. I will always remember her smile and positive attitude. Dana you will be greatly missed even though we only worked together for a short time but never forgotten. RIP my friend!.

Natalie Campbell-Kircher

June 19, 2012

Drew - I was just so stunned and deeply saddened to hear of Dana's passing...I am listening to Dag's SYV 'Little Wing' hommage on FB as I write this...one of my personal faves, and a nice way to think of Dana.
I am so glad that I found out in time to make it to Loving Cup Saturday afternoon, and see you -
all my very deepest sympathy.
Dana was a very cool, smart, talented, beautiful person - I am so glad that I had the chance to know her in high school.
Best always,
Natalie Campbell-Kircher

Greg Gilmore

February 21, 2012

Drew. So very sorry about Dana.

Tracey DeBlase

January 22, 2012

I went to High School with Dana and remember her well. I am only very sorry to hear this news.

Cj (Cathy) Witherow

January 21, 2012

Your passing is such a loss to so many...Though I haven't really seen you since high school, hearing from others any mention of your name or what you were up always brought a smile to my fac and my heart. Even though high school was long and far away, I remember the life and spirit you brought to us and I have no doubt that loving spirit only grew exponentially as the years went by. Praying for comfort and peace for your loved ones who remain here.

Mary Cramer

January 21, 2012

Dana, You are now with my Love. You are
both missed tremendously.

Dana, You are now with my
LOVE. You are both missed
tremendously!

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Daryl Frazier

January 20, 2012

So sorry to hear about this, Drew.

Perry Lancaster

January 16, 2012

Dana you will be greatly missed by all that knew you including me,
Your old friend from Dallas. RIP Dana

Mary Ellen La Flèche

January 16, 2012

A ma chère Dana,
Même si tu me manques profondément, SACHE, du fond de mon coeur brisé, que tu y seras, y resteras, et y vivras éternellement. La nôtre était une amitié spéciale, n'est-ce pas, qui a duré plus de 34 ans sur cette terre, et qui durera jusqu'à ma mort, où nous nous retrouverons ensemble, encore une fois. Ce n'est qu'un au revoir, ma chère! Adieu, et repose toi en paix.
ALL my love, ma petite, Mary Ellen

Mark Skipworth

January 16, 2012

You are missed by all of us who knew you. Rest in peace dear Dana, we will see you again one day.

Greg Hack

January 15, 2012

Dana will be missed by many she was a Parrot Head and Pitmaster, that was a great combination.

Drew Townson

January 15, 2012

My sister and my best friend. I will miss you for the rest of my life, but one day we will meet again in the crystal blue.

Mary Cramer

January 15, 2012

Danes, I love you and will miss you so much!! Mary