Daniel Coulson Speace, 82, of Frederick, Maryland, died on Tuesday, October 1st at home with his loving family by his side. He bravely fought a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was married to his wife, Bobbie Davis Speace, for 52 years.

Dan was born in Newark, Delaware, along with his identical twin brother Will on January 31, 1937 to Alonzo and Charlotte Speace. In addition to his parents and twin, he is predeceased by brothers Bob and Frank and survived by sister Betty Byrwa of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was raised in Elkton, Maryland and graduated from Elkton High as president of his class. He graduated with a degree in Forestry from Penn State University and remained a proud alumna and loyal fan of Nittany Lions football throughout his life. He worked in Western Maryland for the Department of Forest and Parks before beginning a long career in sales and marketing for Conwed Corporation, living in Ellicott City with his growing family. After a transfer to the main offices of Conwed in St. Paul, Minnesota for a few years, he became Vice President of Sales for Carey McFall Corporation in Montoursville, Pa until he started his own business and moved to Frederick, Maryland. There he Bobbie built his dream log home on 5 acres of woods and creek.

Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Amy Speace Wood (Jamey) of Nashville, TN, Rosalie "Lee" Speace Platz (Adam) of Frederick, MD, Matthew Speace (Sarah) of Chatham, NJ, and Daniel Speace of Frederick, MD; grandchildren Alexine and Cole Platz, Andrew and Josie Speace and Huckleberry Wood, in addition to many nieces and nephews.

Dan was active in and credits the Boy Scouts of America for much of his success in life. He proudly obtained the rank of Eagle Scout, helped his sons through the ranks, and became a member of the Capitol Area Council, serving on various committees in the local district.

Sports has been his passion for years and he played competitive tennis and table tennis until his cancer diagnosis. He has passed his love of sports to his children, and now grandchildren. He was known to regularly set up tennis and table tennis tournaments at yearly family reunions, and all came with the goal of beating Dan (which rarely happened). Being productive was his motto and in retirement he continued to set daily goals to stay active and engaged.

A visitation and memorial service is scheduled at Brook Hill United Methodist Church at 10AM on Thursday, October 17th. Internment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Boy Scout Troop #271 c/o Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick MD 21702 or to Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave, Frederick, MD 21701 or online at www.hospiceoffrederick.org

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Speace

8 Entries

william klimek

July 28, 2020

So sad to see Dan's obituary when i went in search of him. i had grown up next door to him in Deep Creek and later after several owners ended up owning the log cabin he built there. Fond memories of my child hood and times spent with the Speace family. Being a fellow scouter and scoutmaster it was refreshing to know that Dan had stayed active in scouting. He will be missed. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Ranny Mann

December 16, 2019

We will miss you Dan. Dan was president of our 1955 EHS class and worked very hard at it. He especially worked hard on the reunions over the years. Our 50th was super. The last time Dan contacted us was this year, 64 years after graduation, planning another reunion. Don't know much about St Peter standing at the gate but I'm sure Dan will be there with a sign reading EHS class of '55' this way for our next reunion. We already miss you Dan.
Ranny Mann
Class of '55'

Perry McCommons

October 9, 2019

Dan & i were a member of Elkton High School, MD, Class of 1955. He was our Class President & a very outstanding leader. Dan will be missed by all of his Elkton friends. My Prayers go out to Dan's wife & family. Rest In Peace, Dan and God Bless you.

Robyn Larkin

October 7, 2019

So very sorry to hear of Dan's passing, prayers being lifted for the family at this difficult. I worked with Dan briefly at Drees Homes and spoke to him often at Brook Hill. He will be missed.

Susan Dearolf

October 5, 2019

He was so helpful with stories of our Coulson heritage. Many prayers to Bobbi and the family. God's Grace be with you all. Cousin Sue Hager

Daniel a Speace

October 3, 2019

My Dad was a amazing Father to us Kids. He taught us to be Loving, caring and be the best we can be . He taught the Game ok Tennis and ping pong and poker He loved Penn st Football which was our time together Dad we love you and Miss you.

October 3, 2019

Dan was a good mangood husband, good father, good friend. He will certainly be missed and I am so grateful for the memories we all made together over the years. Rest In Peace good and faithful servant,
Joanie

October 3, 2019

Bobbi, Dan and Family,
No words could be said that would ease your pain at this time, but in time your memories will help you get through this difficult time. May it help in some small way to know that you are in my prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
Carol Miller (QD Pharmacy)

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