Daniel-Garr-Obituary

Daniel Garr

Santa Cruz, California

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Services will be held on Sunday in Santa Cruz for Daniel Garr who passed away on January 11, 2011 following a lengthy illness due to complications he suffered in a boating accident. Born in New York, he was 67 years old.

Professor Garr taught in the Urban Planning Department for...

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Remembering our travels together and forever remembering you Dan. In sorrow...... Tulum

We will miss hearing his voice and ideas, his vision, on Tuesday nights. I know we are many, these Tuesday listeners, and we are everywhere; now with a gap to fill with thanks for Dan Garr.

Dear Garr family,
Dan was my neighbor beginning about 1972 on Brown Gables Rd. I remember him as a helpful and fun person, loving animals and music with such passion! It is with great sadness that I think of him gone in such a tragic way; he was such a peaceful person. After moving away from Ben Lomond I was out of touch with Dan, but have never forgotten him--and never will. I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara (Villa) Rowland

Dan was a colleague of mine at San Jose State and we became closer after the 1989 earthquake,when we would ride the Highway 17 bus together from Santa Cruz to SJSU. I still picture him with his huge old-fashioned, leather brief case as he hurriedly walked across campus on his bandy legs.

Since the accident I would stop by and visit and talk about life, the world, how things had changed in his lifetime. Our conversations were warm and his intelligence always fascinated me.

I was a student of Dan's at San Jose State in the mid-70's and also a friend. I had lost touch with Dan over the years since I moved from the Bay area in 1981. I just happened to google his name today, Jan. 16, 2011, and his obituary popped up. It was quite a shock!
I remember him as a great conversationalist and his deep interest in classical music and animals. I know he will be missed by his family and friends and community. My deepist sympathyies are with his wife and family.

Vivian, Joe, and Jennifer, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With love, Michele & Michael Wiener, Alexandria, VA

Jennifer...I've known Dan since I was about 10 years old. He was my neighbor and contributed poignant memories. (I believe I have photos if you would like). In my 20's we re-connected...I an adult who lived with him for about a year. Childhood, adulthood.... knowing him for both events. A significant person for me and I'm sad and feel a loss. I remember Bonong and Arjuna, his beloved cats at the time. Mine trying to fit in, his accomplished piano playing and passion for music, KUSP, his...

Jennifer, All of us at the Live Oak Senior Center send our condolences . Carol and the Meals On Wheels diners

Jennifer and Vivian, I am very sorry to hear this news. I have known Dan since the accident and have gotten to know him over the years in our working relationship. He was a trusting man and cared about his friends. I will miss him.