Daniel Alexander Simington
Daniel Alexander Simington
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Daniel Alexander Simington, born in Denver, Colorado on February 27, 1958, passed away October 15, 2025. Dan is survived by a loving wife, Dinah (Waldrip) Simington, son, Jonathan Simington (wife, Rachel) and son, Aaron Simington. Grandchildren: Neilen and Leilah Simingon, Everly, Carleigh, Jack, Sloane Simington, and Landon Johnston Simington, Daniel's sister, Sharon Blair (husband, Joel) and numerous nieces and nephews. Daniel is preceded in death by father, Frank Simington and mother, JoAnn (Simington) Brown and a sister, Deborah Ann Simington,
Daniel enlisted in the Marine Corp at the age of 17. While in the Marine Corp, he was awarded Infantry Squad Leader and eventually became a "CORPORAL" . Daniel was honorably discharged in May of 1981, after serving five years. After the Marine Corp. Dan and Dinah married on his birthday, February 27, 1981 and were married over 44 wonderful years.
Daniel worked at Texas Instruments, retiring after 22 years of service in 2018.
Dan was dedicated Christian husband to his wife, an amazing father to his two sons and a proud, loving Pop Pop to all of his grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers, the Simington family requests that memorial contributions in Daniel's honor be directed to Dr Jake Lickterman's research at UT Southwestern Medical Center P.O. Box 910888 Dallas, Tx 75391-0888 or online at engage.utsouthwestern.edu/simmons-donate
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