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John Minetti
December 28, 2022
Danny I miss you so much and think of all the time.
Tell all my friends how we played sports together in our you.
Tell everyone how awesome you were on the golf course.
January 25, 2018
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Daniel L. Wakeley for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.
John Minetti
January 24, 2018
Dan, you were always a friend and will be forever. I will always remember you and never forget you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Danny may you RIP.
Raymond Balzarini
January 9, 2018
I met Dan when we both played football for Spokane Community College (1968 & 1969 seasons). I'm from Redwood City, CA, so it was difficult and lonely being away from home. Dan always checked in on me and introduced me to people. He was one of the guys that stood out because he had such a good heart. It didn't hurt that Dan could always make me laugh too. I hope Dan finds some great golf courses on the other side.
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January 9, 2018
Dan Jones got a hold of me yesterday and informed me of your passing,I have such fond memories of our times together at EWU! You were one special man that will always be remembered for heart, friendship,and fun!! RIP Bill mcclaughry
Michael Cameron
January 7, 2018
Well my friend, a lot of time has passed since foosball in my basement, football in the backyard followed by you cooking breakfast for 15 future allstars...keep it in the short grass and we'll see you on the driving range soon...I can hear St. Peter now...on the first tee, Earthquake Walsley....your up..peace my brother...
Melodie Kaltenbaugh
January 7, 2018
I only knew Dan a brief time. I met him at Christie/Gil's House a few times- while having a BBQ. He was an outgoing gentleman who had a great sense of humor. I bet he is in a great place with his golf clubs and a BIG screen TV!!!!
Dan took our friend Robbie (in cart with Dan) golfing many times over the past years, despite the difficulty of Robbie's Parkinson's. God Bless Dan.
January 6, 2018
Weekend with Dan and the guys
January 6, 2018
Mick, Dan, Jim, and David... football tough
January 6, 2018
Dan with friends
January 6, 2018
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January 6, 2018
I will always remember Dan as a true gentleman with a kind heart. He was good company and the perfect guest. He was a great storyteller and always saw the positive in any situation.
Every year some of his college football buddies would get together for a weekend to catchup, go golfing, or just sit around and have some fun. Dan made it to most of these reunions with a smile on his face and a good sense of humor.
He told me several times how much he loved and appreciated his sister Christi and bother-in-law Gilbert for taking such good care of him this last year. They put their busy lives aside and took the time to care. It's good to have family.
We will celebrate his humanness,
We will celebrate his craziness
We will celebrate you Dan.
Much Love,
Doreen Hart
Frank Moran
January 6, 2018
Thanks for the friendship Stanley....we roomed together for 3 years.....fished and bird hunted together....you were a good man Dan.....Peace
Jean Wakeley
January 5, 2018
Such a sweet man, so proud to call you cousin. Fly with the angels, I am sure they are glad to have you back. Love you Danny.
January 3, 2018
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
Tim Mellon
January 3, 2018
I submitted the previous entry with the picture of Dan "holding court" at a Kaiser reunion, however I left out my name, Tim Mellon, sorry about that. Please click on the picture to get the full size frame to see Dan. R.I.P. Wakes!
Dan holding court at a Kaiser reunion.
January 3, 2018
The first friend I made at Kaiser back in '77, a friendship that stood the test of time. Dan was a funny caring guy that would be right there to lend a helping hand no matter what. He loved his family and friends dearly and will be greatly missed! I love you bro!
Judy Mellon
January 3, 2018
Dan we will miss you forever, you were a great friend to my husband Tim and to me and for that we will be forever grateful. You leave us with great memories of a fun and funny guy and a good handy man with Tim.
January 3, 2018
It's been almost 50 years since we graduated from good old John R. but I remember the fun, the sports, and good times at Deer Lake. R.I.P.Dan.
Dave Freel
January 3, 2018
Dan A great friend thru our early days at Eastern and a friendship that continued with our annual yearly reunion. We enjoyed lots of fun times together. You will be missed a lot. Dave Freel
January 3, 2018
A great friend, one of the funniest enjoyable guys I ever knew. We were college room mates and football team mates at SCC and EWU. A great athlete who excelled in many sports. I will always remember Dan fondly. aka "Earthquake Wakeley"
Dan Jones
January 3, 2018
A Good friend.
Davud Hamilton
January 3, 2018
A great guy. Wish I would of know his middle name was Lester. Could have ribbed him alot on that one.
Dan Rickard
January 3, 2018
An Awesome Teammate and Friend!! Truly God's Blessing!!
January 2, 2018
God Bless and Keep You, Dan. Thank You for all of your good-hardheartedness, A truly Great Friend
George Garofalo
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