Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Harvey Family Funeral Home
Seattle, Washington
Nov 1, 1942 – Jan 6, 2015 (Age 72)
Daniel M. CAINE
On January 6, 2015 the world lost a truly remarkable human being in Daniel M. Caine. He was a wordsmith, poet, emcee, speech coach, motivator, counselor, friend, and, most of all, a dedicated family man who loved with his entire heart and soul.
Dan Caine was born on November 1, 1942 in Redondo Beach, California. He attended schools in Los Angeles, graduating from Loyola High School, Loyola University of Los Angeles, and from UCLA Law School in 1967. He served as a Navy JAG, and for two years was the Legal Officer of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK. Dan met the Love of his life, Joan, in San Diego in 1971 and they married in 1972. After practicing Law for a short time in San Diego, Dan and Joan moved to Seattle in 1974. Dan was in private practice until 2014, with a number of law firms, retiring from Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland. His practice emphasis was on commercial lending and bankruptcy. Over his career, he was included in several publications' lists of Best Lawyers.
Dan was a past-chair of the King County Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section and of the Washington State Bar Association's Creditor-Debtor Section. For several years in the 1970's and '80s, Dan was the Secretary (administrator) of the Seattle Committee on Foreign Relations, affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He was also a member of and the Chair of the Governor's Small Business Improvement Council. Dan published several articles and poems; his work appeared in several publications, including Washington State Bar News, San Francisco Daily Journal, Puget Soundings Magazine and Legal Studies Forum. Dan was a frequent speaker at Legal Education seminars and trade association meetings, and instructed professional groups and junior high school students on public speaking. He was a long-time member of and a Past-Chair of the Seattle Navy Seafair Committee and was also a member of the Great War Society, and the US Navy League. Dan was recently presented with the Honorable Sidney C. Volinn Award for his lifetime of distinguished service to the Creditor/Debtor and Insolvency Bars of the State of Washington and the Eastern and Western Districts of the State of Washington.
Dan enjoyed hiking, traveling to historic sites, playing tennis and was an avid reader. One of the joys of his life was spending time with good friends and family.
Dan is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan; daughters Christy (Stephen) Hiers of Hawaii and Colleen of San Diego; and his two beloved Grandsons, Luke (5) and Quinn (1) Hiers.
In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, please make a donation of your time, talents, or finances to a cause that benefits your community.
A Memorial Service for Dan will be held at a later date TBD.
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
Guest book at harveyfuneral.com
What Shock!! Worked closely with Dan when I was President of Peoples Leasing back in the late 70s and early 80s. He was simply The Very Best attorney I ever worked with and became a True Friend. We just seemed to loose track of each other after 2008. I guess that's life. So sad!! My belated, but heart felt Sympathy to Joan and the girls.....
Frank Anderson
April 03, 2020
Just learned of Dan's death and was so sorry to hear of his too early exit. Dan was a true gentleman - among the very best in Seattle's legal community. I treasured his friendship and wisdom during my years of practice in the bankruptcy bar.
Fred Schoepflin
March 06, 2015 | Seattle, WA
I am so sorry to learn of Dan's passing. We knew each other since the late 70s and I cherished our conversations about current events over occasional lunches. Dan was one of the nicest people that I knew. I was proud to call him my friend. I will miss you.
Alan Keefe
February 25, 2015 | Woodinville, WA
Just learned of Dan's death. He was such a warm and friendly guy. My best to Joan, Christie and Colleen. You are all in my prayers.
Polly Critchlow
February 21, 2015 | Seattle, WA
Danny Boy we miss you severely
We loved you so dearly
Your famous smile
Quick with a verse
Never terse
I'm not gonna feel worse
For a long while
I am just feeling so short-changed I didn't get to hug you one more time
See you on the other side
Your lawyer-poet friend from P-town
Brent Summers
PS: They needed some good help running things up there, couldn't think of a finer man for the job.
PPS: Your family knows only too well what a wonderful man you were...
Brent Summers
January 28, 2015 | Portland, OR
I was privileged to have known and worked with Dan at the law firm of Ryan Swanson. He was a great wit and had amazing energy. He will be missed by so many. Best wishes to his family. - Nancy Maxwell, Poulsbo, Washington
January 16, 2015
Dan was a joy to be around, with his quick quips and witty observations and opinions. We are sorry to have not kept closer contact with Dan in recent years since I stopped being part of Club 19. Sincere condolences to the family --- Dan will be missed my many.
MITCH DAY
January 15, 2015 | SEATTLE, WA
A true gentleman who energized the Sun Mountain retreats for years. Our family's sympathy is with his family.
David Eash
January 15, 2015 | Spokane, WA
Dan is sorely missed.
James Beckman
January 15, 2015 | Kirkland, WA
