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Daniel Swartzendruber Obituary
October 5, 1954 - January 6, 2015
Daniel Leo Swartzendruber was born on October 5, 1954, in Iowa City, Iowa. He died at his cabin near Hotchkiss, Colorado, of natural causes, on January 6, 2015. He was 60 years old.
Dan grew up in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He was the youngest of four sons born to Leo and Shirley Swartzendruber. He and his brothers loved to romp and play in the woods around their Glenwood home. He graduated from Glenwood High School in 1973. Dan spent his adult years in Libby, Montana, where he worked as a logger. He married Connie Snyder in 1986; they divorced in 2005. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching his children play basketball and baseball. He moved back to Colorado in 2006, where he worked as a logger and as a miner at Oxbow Mine until October of 2013. His most enjoyable days were spent out of doors. He loved spending time with his friends and helping others.
Dan is survived by his two sons, Jacob Daniel of Goodland, Kansas, and Caleb Dean and wife, Natasha, of Libby, Montana; two step-children, April and Adrian Yavah; his parents, Leo and Shirley Swartzendruber of Grand Junction; brother, Jim and wife, Adrian, of Silt; brother, Steve and wife, Cindy, of Paonia; brother, Jon and wife, Sherell, of Loveland; numerous nieces and nephews and loving friends.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction.
Memorial contributions may be mailed in care of Leo Swartzendruber, 601 Horizon Place # 229. Grand Junction, CO 81506.
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Sharon Williams
January 5, 2020
Still thinking of the Swartzendruber family. He is someone that I will never forget. Growing up in Glenwood and those memories will always hold a special place in my heart. Hugs to the family. You are missed Danny. When he first came back to Glenwood he came to see me at work, first time I had seen him in a long time. I will never forget that hug or conversation. Thanks Danny for being in my life.
Eve Buckmelter
February 2, 2015
To the Swartzendruber family, my deepest condolences. It was a pleasure meeting Dan and his dad a couple of months back in my office. I can't believe Dan passed so quickly, however, I find comfort that he didn't have to suffer any more than what he did. May time bring peace to Dan's grieving family and friends.
Shar Fredrickson-Ford
January 30, 2015
To Dan's Family, I just learned of Dan's passing thru Pete Fields (his folk's live where I work) and was shocked to say the least. Although it's been along time ago, he was still a part of my life and I am so sorry for your loss. May wonderful memories sustain you all thru this sad time.
Melody Yoder Meyer
January 24, 2015
Dearest Leo and Shirley, Jim, Steve and Jon, I am so sorry for the loss of such a kind, patient and fun-loving soul. You know I adored him. My heart is broken. Sending you all my love.
Randy Litwiller
January 16, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of a son, a brother, and a father. I enjoyed talking with Dan each day before his shift would start. Dan was always honest and sincere. Dan understood life more than most ever will. I will indeed miss him.
Dean Hochstetler
January 14, 2015
To my more-than-a-cousin. Thank you for being Dan. Leo,Shirley and family he will always be with us in our hearts.
Steve Hagemann
January 13, 2015
R.I.P. Buck.
Thanks for all the good times we had.
Schenk
January 13, 2015
We have all lost a special person in Danny. I'm going to miss our lunches together and remembering old times,
To Leo,Shirley,Jim,John and Steve our thoughts are with All of you
Debra Taylor
January 12, 2015
My heart and prayers go out to the Swartzendruber family. Danny will be deeply missed!
Matthew and Vonnie VanHoose
January 12, 2015
I have great memories of Dan. To the entire Swartzendruber family May you find strength in the love all around you and comfort in all the wonderful memories of Dan. RIP my friend.
January 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Swartzendruber family. We have wonderful memories of growing up with all of you. Wishing you peace, Jim and Ann Nadon
Gary Thurnau
January 12, 2015
My condolences to all the Swartzendruber family. I am very sorry to hear about Dan. He was a fine person and a fine man. I had just recently reconnected with him. He was a great person with a big heart. He will be missed.
Keith Schenkelberg
January 12, 2015
Danny and I grew up together; he was just in the shop catching up on old times. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers to the Swartzendruber Family.
Gene & Kathy Trauger
January 11, 2015
The Trauger family would like to express our sincere condolences to all the Swartzendruber family. You are in our prayers.
Scott Bolitho
January 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I still remember shooting hoops at your house up the street from ours. And even though we were younger, Danny and Jon would always welcome us. I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
Cherie Vanover McNaughton
January 11, 2015
Dan was a special person I am glad I had a chance to know him. Prayers go out to the family
Charlie Van Over
January 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Swartzendruber family. I was very saddened and shocked to hear of Dan's passing. We shared many great times growing up and he was someone I always looked up to. He will be deeply missed.
Cheryl Baker SOS
January 11, 2015
My prayers to all of Dan's family. May He give you peace & comfort in this difficult time. Dan has a very special place in my heart now & always.
Sam Campbell
January 11, 2015
A lot of good memories of Daniel, he was a friend. My condolences to Leo and Shirley.
Dave Curry
January 11, 2015
My thoughts and condolences to all the Swartzendruber family. I am very sorry to hear about Dan. He was a fine person and a fine man.
Jerod Arrowood
January 11, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the Swartzendruber family. My best memory of Buck was when he dumped about 12-15 of us off a giant sled at Leo and Shirley's place in silt when I was a boy. Buck will be surely missed by many. Prayers with you and family. Love from Jerod Arrowood, Lisa, Kaycee, Rylie, Mason, and Avery
January 11, 2015
my thoughts and prayers go out to the Swartzendruber family. I have so many fond memories of playing basketball under the flood lights with Dan and Jon. So sorry for your loss.
Norm Bolitho
Debbie Guccini
January 11, 2015
Our condolences to the Swartzendruber family. Growing up with Dan this saddened our hearts to hear of his passing. Hugs and prayers to Leo and Shirley. With Love Debbie and Toby Guccini
Sharon Williams
January 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Swarzendruber family. He will be missed.
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