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Dan Loy Obituary
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Harvest Christian Fellowship, 17108 Hanson Dr., Eagle River, AK at 1 p.m. Dan's interment will be at Fort Richardson National Cemetery with full military honors. The procession will begin at 2:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at American Legion, 7001 Brayton Drive, immediately following inurnment.
Dan was born on April 23, 1949 in Wheeling, WV to Paul and Betty Loy. He graduated from Bastrop High School and Wayland Baptist University. Dan served in the Army during Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart. He would later retire as a lieutenant from the Anchorage Police Department and the University Police Department.
He enjoyed sailing, camping, RVing, hiking, golfing, parties around the fire pit, dip netting, horseback riding, creating haunted houses, prospecting, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a private Alaskan pilot who loved to fly. He was a member of the International Police Association and American Legion.
The family wrote: "Dan was surrounded by love, laughter, and the tears of his family and friends as he passed. He was a very joyous and generous man with an infectious laugh, love for life, people, and parties. Dan was a kind-hearted, sweet, loving, and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was always there to lend a helping hand at a moment's notice. His wife states, "How lucky I am to have had the love of my life for 41 years. We met as we were both hitchhiking on the corner of the Glenn Highway and Bragaw. We shared a rare and most beautiful love.' May you rest in peace, Dan A. Loy Guiding Light and Inspiration, Beacon of Hope, Epitome of Virtue.'"
His survivors include his wife Jan (Brown) Loy; daughters, Rebecca and Bethany Loy; granddaughter Coral Isaacs; sister Joan Slayden; brother Gary Loy; many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Betty (Cross) Loy.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the Disabled American Veterans, http://www.dav.org/
Arrangements are with Janssen Funeral Homes.
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Memories and Condolences
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Eleanor Dotomain Oliveri
June 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I met Dan while working at the Troopers. He was a kind-hearted soul. Peace to his memory.
Patty Shroy
June 3, 2014
Dan always seemed to find the joy in living and in so doing enriched others lives. He was a humorous and honorable man and will be deeply missed. Dearest friend, I'm holding you in my heart during this difficult time. I hope you find some solace in the company of family and friends. Thinking of you especially today.
Jan Meehan
June 2, 2014
Jan,
My heart aches for you and your girls. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dan was a good man and everyone who knew him was better off for it. I am thankful to have known and worked with him.
Nancy Reeder
June 1, 2014
I will always remember his laugh. He was a great man and leader...true blue. Rest in peace, Dan.
June 1, 2014
Jan,
I am so sad for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I think of you often and it is always brings a smile.
Love,
Jenny (Greiner) Yingling
Greg Hansen
May 31, 2014
It is too bad that the younger officers at present day APD did not have the friendship of Dan. Their world would have been better, as was ours. Dan was a silent mentor to all of us. We learned to not stand next to him in roll call firearms inspections though. Something to do with buying donuts. When we recall good memories of a police career, Danny is always at the top of the list for so many reasons. Thanks for touching all our lives. We will miss you.
May 31, 2014
You will be missed Uncle Dan. I will think of you every time I am at a camp fire. Rest in Peace! -Eric-
Bob Bachand
May 30, 2014
What a true pleasure it was to know Dan. He was bright, articulate, and honest to a fault. I was so sorry to hear of his passing and am quite sure he is looking down upon us from on high. A true gentleman and with a genuine love for his fellow man. God Bless.
Jim Milne
May 30, 2014
I will always treasure my memories of Dan from APD and UPD. He was a good man and a good friend. I am so sorry I can't be there to share memories with you all, but am blessed to have been able to tell Dan "goodbye"! God bless you, Jan, and girls.
Gina Treesh
May 30, 2014
I worked with Dan at UPD. He always had a story or a joke to tell and was a wonderful co-worker. He truly loved his family and friends! May you all find comfort in the memories! He will be missed!
Theresa Gregg
May 30, 2014
Dan was fun to know. God rest his soul
Mary & Rob Hensley
May 30, 2014
Jan, we are so deeply saddened to hear the news of Dan. Rob and I were talking a short while back and I remembered the day Dan graduated from the academy. You and I had "hitchhiked" over to his place to celebrate with him and his friends. It was also the day I realized the two of you would spend the rest of your lives together. Of course, who can forget Dan and Rob going through our yearbook seeing which of them knew the most of our classmates that had been arrested. Our love to you and the family.
Pati Rhea
May 30, 2014
I had the pleasure of being Dan's secretay for 6 years. He kept us all in stitches every day and every one of us knew he always had our back. He was indeed our "Guiding Light and Inspiration, Beacon of Hope, Epitome of Virtue.'" His light may have gone out but his legacy of honesty, laughter and zest for life will always be in our hearts. We will continue to softly chuckle and fondly think of Dan every time we hear the song "Rawhide". Jan, Becci and Bethany, you had a one of a kind husband and father. He was a real gem. My heart goes out to you as you mourn his passing and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dan, you will be sorely missed by all of us.
Ed Bryant
May 30, 2014
I will miss Dan. He was a good man and a blast to work with and for.
Susan House
May 30, 2014
I enjoyed working with Dan at both APD + UPD. He was such a pleasure to have around due to his positive outlook and professionalism. He truly was my favorite co-worker! It was my privilege to know him. Godspeed, Dan Loy.
William Dennis
May 30, 2014
I was blessed to know Dan! He is a great guy.
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