Daniel Richard Dierks

Daniel Dierks Obituary

Daniel Richard DIERKS Daniel Richard Dierks was born Nov. 20, 1947 in San Diego. He passed away suddenly on Dec. 2, 2010 while vacationing in Aruba with his wife of 27 years, Sally Avenson. Son of a Navy Chaplain, Dan and family called many places home before settling in the Puget Sound area. A graduate of Mercer Island HS 1966, and UW School of Architecture 1971, Dan lived briefly at Holden Village and volunteered with VISTA before starting his architecture practice. He valued fine crafts manship and his wooden sailboat, and could always be counted on to lend a helping hand, especially if it meant buying a new tool. Dan's passions included his camera, playing softball, barbecuing salmon, being on or in the water, camping (an Eagle Scout), Guide Dogs for the Blind, the annual trip to the Gorge for DMB weekend, and teaching 3rd grade Sunday School. Dan is in the hands of the Lord with his father Rev. William Dierks and nephew Joshua Dierks. He is remembered, loved and celebrated by his mother Doris Dierks, wife Sally Avenson, children Amelia, Evan and Quinn, identical twin David (wife Linda, children Aaron and Becky), sister Gretchen Oines (husband Joel, children Micah and Sam), Jetson and Pronto (Guide-Dog-'career-changed'- turned-family-pets). Memorial service at Faith Lutheran Church in Seattle, Saturday, Dec. 11, 3:00 p.m. In Dan's honor, relaxed and casual dress is encouraged, including local sports team clothing. Memorials may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church in Dan's name and will be distributed to his favorite charities. Remembranc es online at www.washelli.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Dierks

4 Entries

Cheryl Murfin

December 17, 2010

Dear Sally and family,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss and hold you and yours in my heart during this time of grief. It takes a very special partner to support a midwife in her life and work and so I am all the more grateful for Daniel's presence in our community. And, I am thankful and for his and your many contributions to Seattle Midiwifery School as well as the encouragement and gentle teaching you have provided many, many doulas who have had the joy of joining you in the birth room. Cheer for the strength he put behind you.
Wishing you peace,
Cheryl Murfin, doula

Scott Marshall

December 13, 2010

I played in same co-ed softball chruch league as Dan and he was always a great example as to what our league stood for - fun and good faith. Win or lose he kept the spirit of what our league is about to heart. He will be missed.
Scott Marshall - Coach Assumption Church

James Raptis

December 11, 2010

I worked for Dan for four years at Salmon Bay Design Group.
My first day at work Dan and the gang belittled me for wearing a tie.
Dan was different! He was a nice guy with a few quirks. One was he liked to talk, and talk.
He understood things to a deeper level of detail then I or most people would care about.
But you would always come away with a
deeper if not clearer understanding of the subject.
We occasionally played softball at lunch during the summers.
What a great way to spend a summer lunch!
It was always great to see his dogs Jetson and Pronto at work.
Jetson would get very upset when Dan would leave for a meeting.
Separation anxiety Jim Grafton called it.
The world is a quieter place without Dan.
And I think we will all wonder when he will show up smiling and start talking again.

Nan Beth Walton

December 9, 2010

Dan was a deeply treasured member of our congregation at Faith Lutheran, and will be missed by so many of us, especially the Sunday School students under his care. He was so enthusiastic, supportive and always ready to help out with a project, no matter how many hours it took! We will have him always in mind as we view the many pieces he constructed for our congregation's use, and especially the platforms he built so that we could more easily see our Sunday School students during their presentation of the Christmas Pageant, which will occur this Sunday.

Thank you Dan, for kindness and loved shared with so many! You were a treasure here and now you are the apple of God's eye.

Nan Beth Walton
Faith Lutheran Church

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