Daniel W. SHAY

1938 - 2018

SHAY, Daniel W. On Sunday, March 25, Dan died peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends after struggling with leukemia. He is survived by his brother Brian, sister Constance, former wife Rosalie, children; Jordan, Aaron, Daniel, Jessica and Julian, and granddaughters; Savanah and Sophia. He was born in Pontiac, MI on September 14, 1938 and moved to CA in 1969. He was a journeyman roofer most of his working life as well as an active member in his community and in many local and national groups that help the homeless, stand against war, support Native Americans and promote interfaith dialogue. He discovered the Catholic Worker Movement in 1960 and was strongly influenced thereafter toward voluntary poverty, personalism and pacifism. He gives thanks to the courageous souls along the way who offered support and witness to the things above. He considered himself fortunate to have so many diverse friends and is grateful to everyone who picked him up when he fell down. A funeral mass will be held at St. Rose Catholic Church, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa on Friday, April 13 at 5pm with a reception following at the St. Rose Parish Hall. Contributions can be made to Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa, www.srcharities.org.