Daniel (Dan) Lee Sullivan

Daniel "Dan" Lee Sullivan, 75, of Maple Valley, Washington, passed away on February 24, 2026, after going ten rounds with a silverback gorilla in international waters.

Born in Spokane, Dan lived a life defined by laughter, music, and the belief that a stranger was just a friend he hadn't cracked a joke with yet. He had a natural ability to connect with anyone and was often the funniest guy in the room - quick with a story or a perfectly timed quip that made everyone feel right at home.

Dan was the owner of LA Frames, his picture framing shop in Renton of 40+ years. As a respected picture framer in the Seattle area, he had an eye for detail and a craftsman's touch.

He was an accomplished musician who loved playing guitar and bass, often bringing people together through music. Dan spent years climbing the Pacific Northwest's greatest peaks, successfully reaching the summits of Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Adams, to name a few. He was equally at home on the ski slopes, where he moved with a grace and skill that made the hardest runs look easy. He also had a lifelong, yet complicated, relationship with golf.

Dan was his kid's biggest fan (as they were his). Whether it was a rainy soccer game, a school event, or anything they cared about, he loved being there - on the sidelines or in the crowd - cheering them on. You could always count on him being there - the kind of dad who cheered on their successes and taught them not to take the setbacks too seriously.

Dan had a laid-back presence that made people feel comfortable right away. He genuinely loved being around others and had a way of turning ordinary moments into something memorable. His sense of humor - easy, sharp, and often self-deprecating - will be what many remember most.

Dan is now reunited with his parents, Anne and Bill Sullivan, and his brothers, Tom and Bob Sullivan. He is survived by his loving wife, Dee McNeil-Sullivan; his children, Tom Sullivan and Allie Sullivan; his grandson, Fenwick Sullivan; and his sisters, Colleen, Laurie, and Jerri.

Beyond his biological family, Dan's life was enriched by a circle of deep friendships that blurred the lines of kin. To Dan, these friends were brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and he brought the same warmth and steady presence to their lives as he did to his own family.

Dan's life was a reminder to enjoy the moment, not take things too seriously, and to always find a reason to laugh. He is deeply missed and warmly remembered by all who knew him.