Daniel Spelling

Daniel Spelling Mar 14, 1921-Oct. 30, 2009 Daniel Spelling, resident of Marin County for 45 years, passed away peacefully at his home in Novato, California on Friday, October 30th, in the presence of family. He succumbed to advanced emphysema and kidney failure. He was 88 years old. He distinguished himself during WWII as a bombardier in the U.S. Army Air Corps and subsequently served out a 20 year career in the U.S. Air Force. Following an honorable discharge from the military, he served as an Education Officer for the Dept. of Defense and directed educational curriculum at U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He later attained a Master's Degree in Education and became Dean of overseas campuses for U.S. colleges before retiring in 1988. He then ran a successful exotic sea shell distribution business from his home until his passing. He was born to David and Pearl Spelling in Dallas Texas in 1921 and was the brother of famed TV producer Aaron Spelling. He survived his brothers Aaron and Samuel and his sister Becky. He laid to rest his beloved wife Belva in 1994 and his daughter Ann in 1995. He is survived by his loving son Dan. Those wishing to attend services later this week contact Dan Spelling at 415-382-1126 or 310-995-1966.