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Daan Van Tamelen Obituary

VAN TAMELEN, Daan K. Our passionate iconoclast "Danny" passed away suddenly on June 29, 2006 at home in Westlake Village. Born on January 27, 1952 in Santa Monica to the late Jan M. and Mildred E. Van Tamelen, Daan was fortunate to live in Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, Hidden Hills, Malibou Lake and Westlake Village. He grew up loving to build, surf, sail, sing, play the guitar and make people laugh. A 1970 graduate of Agoura High School, he attended San Diego State and received a B.A. in Radio/TV/Broadcasting from Cal State Northridge in 1977. Artistic and physical, he joined IATSE Local 44 as a prop maker after college and built hundreds of TV and film sets over the past 29 years. Daan's love of life was exceeded only by his love of family. He devoted himself to his son Kirk, to former wife Joann and stepchildren Brandy, Jason and Nicky. He is survived by his loyal, loving siblings Chris, Vicki and Dirk, nieces Lark and Janna and nephew Dane. Daan is at peace and his creative energy lives on in us all.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jul. 16, 2006.

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Suzanne Thomas

August 7, 2006

Vicki,



So very sorry to hear about "Danny", that's how I knew him. That was a long time ago. You might not remember me, my husband at the time, Paul Thomas and I rented your home in Malibou Lake. We had two wonderful years in that home, and your parents were very good to us. They sent Danny over for the chores, and we always engaged in good conversation and a few laughs. Again, I am so sorry for your family's loss, please send condolences to everyone.



Suzanne Thomas

Jan Long (Hulle)

July 18, 2006

Vicki, my brother sent me the email he had gotten from Scott Jacobsen re: Daan's passing and Ileen sent me the related article with this link. I think Daan was in my sister's class so I didn't know him, but it sounds like he led a very productive and satisfying life and will be greatly missed. I hope all is well with you and your family and siblings.

HOWARD KRUGER

July 17, 2006

VAN TAMELEN FAMILY



OUR HOPES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME,



THE kRUGER FAMILY

Ileen Yablon-Gribble

July 17, 2006

Dear Vicki, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember running into Daan on a cruise ship a number of years ago....such a lovely man. Let your memories provide your strength at this sad, sad time. Love, Ileen Yablon-Gribble

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