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Danny had a deep respect for his cultural and traditional ways of living that were passed on to him by his mother and grandparents.
He was very committed to teaching his cultural values not only to his children and grandchildren, but to anyone who was willing to learn. In the spring time, you could always find Danny at muskrat camp or hunting ducks where he was truly in his element - living off the land.
At a young age, Danny learned to play the guitar and he played in the Tetlin band for years. He loved to play cards with his friends. He was a strong supporter for many years of fast and slow pitch softball.
This past summer, the Tetlin Royalty team dedicated their first place trophy to Danny in honor of his continued support and advocacy for sports in his community and region.
Danny proudly served as the Upper Tanana representative on the TCC Executive Board for 14 years and as the Chief of Tetlin for 26 years.
He will be fondly remembered as a leader who loved his people and was dedicated to improving the lives of Alaska Natives. His wisdom and guidance will truly be missed.
Danny was survived by his wife of 35 years, Connie; his children, Wilfred, April and Danny, adopted sons Brian Collins and Kyle Gene, stepfather Roy David, Sr; siblings Roy David Jr and Lydia David, aunt Agnes Mashada, cousins Evelyn Paul, Alice Silas, and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren throughout Alaska and Canada. He also leaves behind numerous friends who thought the world of him.
He is proceeded in death by mother Cora David, siblings Terri D. Easton and Rayner Adams, aunts Anna, Ellia, Mary, Gennie and Ann Ruth, uncles Herbert, Wilfred, Mason, Charles, Lambert and Franklin, grandparents Alfred and Lucy Adams, and great-grandparents Helen and Chief Luke from Tetlin and Charlie and Ann of Dawson City.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at the Fairbanks Funeral Home. Danny will be brought home to Tetlin immediately following the service.
His burial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Tetlin. Danny's family would like to express their appreciation to those who reached out and assisted them during this time.
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December 2, 2015
My condolences to the family. May God grant you peace to cope with your lose Phillipians 4:6,7.
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December 1, 2015
I am sorry to hear of your loss, wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. May you draw close to God and know that He will soon eliminate such pain and suffering by means of His Kingdom. (Matthew 6:9,10)
November 26, 2015
Death was not God's original purpose for us, it is something for which we can never be completely prepared. Ecclesiastes 3:11
John Eberhart
November 20, 2015
Danny will be missed. He was always friendly and fun to speak with. Thanks for all his contributions and service. Rest in peace, my friend.
Eloise Howard
November 20, 2015
Danny, you will be missed. I always enjoyed visiting with you. One time I met up with him and Connie at Maes Burger Joint ... and actually had a story for him about having seen a white wolf up on American Summit as it crossed the Taylor Hwy. I was really amazed to have seen such a sighting. So I told my tale, he looked at me and said well, I have one even better than that. He related the story of the long tailed wild cat - mountain lion if I remember right - being seen by folks around Tetlin. Guess he made fun of them telling such tales cause there had never been one that he knew about this far north. Then one day he saw it, said he saw the tail first and it looked like a monkey tail - then he saw the rest of the animal. He said he had to go back to the folks he made fun of about seeing this animal and apologize. But that is what I remember about Danny - he could tell a tale. But when he was wrong about making fun of someone, and turned out that they said was true - he would apologize. That big man had a good heart who lived the way he was taught, and took care of and loved his family. RIP Danny. My hugs and prayers go out to Connie, his children and the rest of his family.
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