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1934
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2020
Daniel Duncan Obituary
Dan was born in Gate City, Virginia to Charles and Oleta Duncan. The family moved to Hillsboro, Oregon where Dan attended school. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1952 and came to Alaska onboard the USCGC Storis. While the ship was in Juneau, he met Bonnie Clark. They married in October of 1953. After 2 years in the Coast Guard, Dan joined the Army and attended Military Police school. His first station was at the Presidio in San Francisco, CA. His second station was S.H.A.P.E (Strategic Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) for 5 years at NATO Headquarters in Versailles, France.
At the end of Dan's Military service, they returned to Bonnie's hometown of Juneau, where Dan was hired as a City Policeman and later an officer at the Juneau International Airport. They had 5 children – Jim, Jerry, Ron, Rick and Kathleen. Upon retirement, he bought the Lindsey water softener business, installing and maintaining them, until they moved in the early 1980's.
They moved to North Pole, Alaska in the early 80's, and in 1996, they moved to Soldotna. They loved hosting anyone who needed a warm place to stay or a good meal. They housed many Peninsula Oilers baseball players since the 90's, some went on to become major leaguers.
He loved to fish, hunt and travelled all over the world making friends everywhere he went.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Oleta, his sister Helen, his brother Roger, and his son Rick. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of Soldotna; sons Jim (Renee) of Anchorage, Jerry (Barb) of Juneau, Ron (Tawna) of Soldotna, daughter Kathleen of Soldotna. His Grandchildren – Jeremy and Sabrina of Juneau, Danielle Shields and Delana Green of Soldotna, Andrea of Soldotna, Kyle and Crystal of Washington, and Destiny of California and Noella of Indiana. He is also survived by 6 great grandchildren.
Services were held in Soldotna, Alaska on March 15 at Peninsula Christian Center. Cards can be sent to Bonnie Duncan at P.O. 3237, Soldotna, AK 99669.
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Marla Johnson
August 24, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family. It's never easy, no matter the age. And, I'm sure he was "one of the good ole guys" just like my own dad who passed in February at 90. They likely knew each other from around town, and of course, because our families both lived in the same neighborhood in Juneau. I thank him, through you, for all his contributions to Juneau and Alaska. May all the sweet memories of him bring you comfort and strength during this time.
Barb (Anderson) Whiting
August 17, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I remember the “good ol’ days” with Bonnie and Dan. Keep the good memories flowing! ❤
Pat Wellington
August 16, 2020
I worked with Dan at the Juneau Police Dept. and will always remember him. He was a good honest person. God bless to your family.
Dave Masterson
August 16, 2020
Jerry, Ron and the entire Duncan family,
So sorry to read of your loss. May your thoughts and memories of him, bring a smile to your heart.
Linda Trego
August 16, 2020
My love and condolences go out to the Duncan family. Dan was an awesome man! He will be missed!
Sid LaMonica
August 16, 2020
It is difficult to see good men pass away and Dan was another honest, likeable man that made Juneau a special place. I saw Dan regularly because my Lindsay water softener would constantly break down. He guardedly laughed when I suggested he take his place in our family portrait. He was also a sentinel in the Juneau Airport; we always said hello but dared not bring up H2O. RIP, Dan.
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