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Daniel Williams Obituary
October 9, 1962 - November 30, 2020
Salinas
Daniel D. Williams, 58, passed away on November 30, 2020 after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Salinas, Dan is survived by his devoted sons, Andrew and Wiley. He is also survived by his sister Ann Williams-Clore, her husband Steve and their two children Aaron and Sara.
Dan leaves an admirable legacy of love, laughter and generosity to his family and those he chose as family. Every dog Dan met became his adopted pup.
Although Dan leaves a huge hole in our hearts, he would be the first person to crack an inappropriate joke or make a rude sound to get us to laugh! Please carry an excellent rock n roll song and that joyful personality in your hearts.
Graveside services have been held and a Celebration of Life will be held in early January, details to follow.
Family ask for you to kindly share your stories, pictures and songs for the Celebration of Life on StruveandLaporte.com Any donations or remembrances may be made to the SPCA of Monterey County.
Please know how much Dan treasured YOU his family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.
Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
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Tammy
December 13, 2024
Daniel, I will be forever thankful you stole Billy´s truck!!! I wouldn´t have met you otherwise. My time with you is something I carry in my heart. I know you´re in a good place now! Bye for now sweety!!!!!
Tammy
December 31, 2020
You had a good ride!!!!
I’ll always remember our little side trip up north
Dave Bradford
December 25, 2020
Haven't seen Dan in years since leaving Salinas. I'm sorry to see he has passed. My condolences to his family.
Monte Larick
December 20, 2020
Heart and prayers to Danny’s great fella
Jay Wilson
December 19, 2020
I could always count on Dan to be smiling when I walked in the door. I would call and say "Dan Williams please". He would say "You Got Him". I will miss that the most. Dan was always willing to help someone any way he could. To Dan's family, we lost a good one in Dan but it just goes to show us to live life like Dan, always happy, always willing to help, always there when you needed him. He used to say that life is short. To all at Williams Equipment and Right Gear please continue to do things as Dan did. He and his Dad left a booming business that will carry generations through life. I will always miss Dan, but I know I can count on you to carry on the Williams legacy. To all who read this keep you loved ones close, always be there for them in times of need as Dan did. I will miss my friend forever. Can't wait to see you again my friend.
Bobbie Gore
December 19, 2020
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