Dan Sullivan

I've thought of Dan so many times this past year & never stopped my hectic pace to reconnect with him. I am poorer for that selfishness. He was a wonderful mentor while I worked in the Sacramento office in the early 90's and taught me grace, understanding, patience & fogiveness. He attended my wedding in '96 and his presence there meant so much. My condolences to his family. He will be missed dearly.

Katy, I just heard. From my. Brother,her Mike who talked to your brother JiM. So sorry to hear about Dan's death. From reading his obituary, you and Dan had a wonderful, full life with very many meaningful contributions to the California area.
I am fighting cancer myself right now so I can emphasize with what he must have gone through
All our best to you. Bill and Cathy Winchester

I'll carry your memory Dan. You were organically kind and so sincere, sensitive, and aware. When I was really in tough times, you took me into your home and gave me shelter, and I was pretty much a stranger to you. The example of life you made through own is a rare one, and one I'll try to live up to. Thank you. Travel well.

I met Dan Sullivan at my first meeting of the CNRCC for the Sierra Club and worked with him to reestablish a Wetlands Committee with his help and leadership. He was instrumental in coordinating my efforts and bringing together top advocates from other parts of California. All the while being supportive, encouraging and extremely adept at both policy and working with people. Never critical or politically motivated in his work, he won the hearts of all who knew him.
Thank you Dan for...

I am so sad to learn of Dan's passing. He was part of the group of people who founded Sierra Club California back in the 1980's, and SCC will not be the same without him. I will miss his gentle presence and kind soul.

I remember Dan for so many things, but perhaps the most personal is that he introduced me to the Sierra Club California when he and Larry Fahn asked me to be the SC Cal. Political chair. I would never have had the courage to leave my comfortable Outings and Local Political Chair but for him.
Emil Lawton

I had the pleasure to work with Dan Sullivan for the last four years through his volunteer leadership with the Sierra Club. Despite the fact that a majority of our interaction was via video conferences and emails, I felt like I knew him well. I relied heavily on Dan's institutional knowledge and attention to detail (most recently sending him an email a little over a week ago). He was a good person who lived a rewarding and meaningful life. He will be missed.

I've known Dan for more than 3 decades through our Sierra Club volunteer work together. He was a quiet but inspired and brilliant worker. He will truly be missed by countless people.