John Thomas Dant

Jenny Dant, that super affectionate and adored golden, died on April 10th at twelve and a hat. She was your most challenging of your four goldens, but for me she was such an amazing companion who constantly reminded me of our mutual love of dogs. I miss her commanding the best places on the sofa a bed. I held her until she was gone. Her ashes are.in a woobox next to her paw print in the Prescott home where she loved to greet the deer and javelinas. She marks the physical ending to a...

Jenny Dant, the overly needy and affectionate golden I inherited from John, is now eleven and thrives. She's partial to any male human who tells her she's a good dog. We miss our dear friend and buddy but he would be so proud of the incredibly lovely pet she has become.....even has manners and obeys commands.

This December 17th will mark four years since several of us who loved John shared our love and good byes with him before letting him go. He was a gift to so many and a special gift to us who knew him intimately. His dog Jenny's now been with me and has adjusted to her life with me and another dog, Jackson. We treasure wonderful memories of sharing and trust but will always miss his voice and his hugs. What a gift

To all of you who have added comments in memory of John, thank you. It is now 2019- over two years since he died. The memories of our trips, lunches, wie, campin, etc. never fade. I have moved from his house to my parents' place as they both died last year. With me I have brought all the treakures we collected o our travels and during our life of sharing. The ost treasured perhaps is his golden Jenny who is adjusting well to my constant adoration and spoiling. My golden-corgi mix,...

There was a man named John who teaches English in Scottsdale on Jeopardy tonight. For a moment I thought it was my very favorite teacher, John Dant. I Googled John Dant and sadly came across this page. Mr. Dant was my inspiration as well as the best teacher in high school. He turned me on to literature and eventually, I became an English teacher. I've been teaching English for twenty years (I started late) but eventually earned my M.A. in English and I owe it to Mr. Dant. We had a teacher's...

John was my roommate our Junior year at Albion College in Michigan. He suggested I become a camp counselor at Orme where I enjoyed three great summers with him. He introduced me to Jazz, Classical music and good Mexican food. He taught me how showmanship and a projection of self-confidence can be valuable tools. He encouraged me to buy good clothes like the Harris Tweed sport coat he borrowed numerous times.

Mr. Dant was one of a handful of teachers from my life that had a lasting impression on me. I wish I had gotten the chance to tell him. I'm sure he will truly be missed by many.

Jon Bonnell
Saguaro, Class of 1986

I just learned of Mr. Dant's passing and am heartbroken. Of all of the teachers I had over many years of school, he was my absolute favorite. I attribute my love of literature and Shakespeare to him, and I will always remember spending an entire year in English reading books from Beowolf to modern literature to understand what it means to be human. Please know how many lives he touched and accept my sincere condolences.