Daniel R. Cobler April 19, 1981 - January 1, 2016 San Diego Daniel R. Cobler, 34, blessed our lives on Easter Sunday, April 19, 1981 and passed away January 1, 2016. Dan is survived by his mother Steffanie, father Bill Cobler, brother David Cobler (Danyell), step-father Bill Cory, grandmothers Shirley Sechler and Grace Cobler, grandfather Leslie Sechler (Luzana Sechler), Aunt Paula, Uncles Jeff Sechler (Martha) and Cliff Sechler and nieces and nephews Haylee, Krista, Kyle, Steven and Sarah. Dan was born in San Diego and graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 1999 where he started on the varsity football team. In college he majored in Computer Science. He loved working with people, had a fun sense of humor, was generous, kind and had an easy smile that immediately put people at ease. He was a genuine human being that placed his family and friends first in his life. He was an adventurer that enjoyed physical challenges such as kayaking, hiking, desert biking, surfing and recently skydiving. He also enjoyed traveling with trips to Italy, Hawaii and Mexico. Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 17th, at Chapel of the Roses at the Glen Abbey Cemetery Park, 3838 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 91902 at 10 a.m. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers: please donate to Make a Wish Foundation, San Diego.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 10, 2016.

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Marty Cochran

January 20, 2016

Dear Danny,
I met you many years ago when you were probably 8. We set out on a hike to Kitchen Creek falls and although it was a warm and challenging trek, you were not about to give up despite the heat and a little tumble that skinned up your knee. I see many years later that you carried that same perseverance with you into adulthood with so many successes. I am grateful to have spent that afternoon with you and I see that you continued to enjoy the great outdoors. I send my sincerest condolences to your family and I pray that time will quickly heal the pain and ease the sadness.

Jason Perry

January 18, 2016

Rip Dan,I was gutted when I heard the news you left us. When I started working at Il Fornaio we immediately bonded. We shared so many laughs. Time passed, but we still frequently crossed paths and reflected on the good times. You are truly an amazing soul. So full of kindness, and such a beautiful person. I'm lucky to have ever known you Dan.

Janiece Cummins

January 17, 2016

Steffanie and family...even though I did not get the privilege to know Danny Cobler, I have had the blessing of knowing you. As sad as I am for you and your family, reading all the messages, I feel like I have met you son who obviously touch so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Danny will be missed by so many but will always be in every ones hearts!

January 16, 2016

" Our deepest condolences to the Cobler family."
With love and prayers, Cathi and Ron Bass.

January 14, 2016

Dan the MAN!! That is how I greeted him every day. I met Dan when I was a bartender...he would come in from time to time and was always so kind but full of light and laughter. I shared many things with him as he would stay and just hang out with me on slow nights....just us and a random few we didn't know. He would even wait to walk me out and make sure I made it to my car safely. That's just the type of true gentleman he is. I told him about a job a Applebees Restaurant bartending and we soon became co workers and THOSE were the days!!lol. Dan isn't the smallest guy and being he only girl behind a bar w two big guys left me no room ...soon he was named wreck it ralph for how big he was in our little bar space we shared...lol. I would tell him take it easy on the workouts muscle man...lol. He was such a joy to work with, talk to as a friend and be who I was and feel accepted and understood...I smile thinking of his presence. His smile was contagious for sure and when something was off he wasn't the best pretender so I would remind him to pray and not to worry. Man Dan....aka...Wreck it ralph.....Sure gonna miss running in to you...My heart has been touched by your absence now and I will hold onto life a little closer now....Miss you always dan...Thank you to his Loved ones whom raised such a kind, loyal, selfless ray of sunshine in this world , my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless-
Tiffany

Aaron Allen

January 13, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Cobler family. I played D-line with Danny at TPHS. He was a really wonderful person. I'm so saddened to hear of his loss. But I know his smile and positivity effected a lot of lives for the better--and continue to do so! I Hope you find peace in your grief.

Laurie Lonning

January 11, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to Steffanie Cobler and Family.
With love, Claus and Laurie

January 11, 2016

Im offering my condolences to the family of Daniel Cobler hoping you find strength and comfort, during this time of sorrow. God knows our pain. "He heals the brokenhearted, He binds up our wounds." Ps.147:3

Stephanie Ritter

January 9, 2016

For your family and friends!

Luzana Sechler

January 8, 2016

You were six years old, when I first met you Danny. I'll never forget when you gave me a warm hugs welcome to be part of your family without any questions or hesitations. You have touched my heart just simply being you. Since then, I have known you were a special person. Your grandpa Les was always so proud of you telling everyone during his 80th birthday about your football championship game that you played superb when we watched you play in the Aloha Bowl! Your grandpa Les loves you and he will always love you. Words can't describe our warm memories of you Danny. Though, we will miss your eyes sparkled with shine, and your smiles so sweet but contagious! You always gave us love and respect. Thank you for being in our lives. You mean a lot to us! We will always keep loving and remembering you Danny! We truly love you Dan. May God bless you in heaven!

Kimberly Bergquist Cales

January 7, 2016

I could always count on Dan for a kind smile and friendly chat. Dan alway had interesting things to share and had a way of making you feel good. He is missed so much.

John Hass

January 6, 2016

Danny, Dan, Cobler, Cobs, and a plethora of other nicknames we used to call each other...I'm heartbroken. I spent last weekend thinking about the many adventures we shared...end of high school...college...and of course, living together in Cardiff for my last 2.5 years in San Diego. My God did we have a blast together. Those memories will remain with me forever and will always bring a smile to my face. Everything that Jeff & your friends have written, everything that your coworkers have mentioned, everything that your brother & family has said is all 1000% true. You were and always will be the REAL DEAL. You're one of the kindest, loyalest, selfLESS, charming people we, your friends & family, will ever know. I hope one day we'll see each other again. When we do, we'll toast over a shot of Goldschläger and laugh about old times. Until then, rest in peace my man.

Sincerest condolences from the Hass family.

Grace Cobler

January 6, 2016

My Grandson Danny, what an honor and joy it is to be you Grandmother. Though we live many miles apart you are always in my heart and prayers. I will be with you again for all eternity. Loving you my dear Grandson. Grandma

Paula Cobler

January 6, 2016

My Dear Danny, I still can't believe I won't see you again on this earth but I believe we will spend eternity together. I enjoyed your sweet, kind, loving and fun spirit. I've always loved you and always will. Thank you for so many wonderful memories. Aunt Paula

Brandon Salontai and Family

January 5, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family right now during this time of sadness. Danny was such an amazing person who had one of the biggest hearts I have ever known. I remember all the good times we had hanging out, running track and playing football. You will be missed my friend!

Shinmin & May Wang

January 5, 2016

Thank you for the treasured friendship to our entire family since your Torry Pines days. You are so special to us and we miss you.

Tiffany Pedroza

January 5, 2016

I was blessed to have you for a cousin, Danny. The world has lost a good man. You will be so missed by your family and friends. My heartfelt condolences go to your family during this time. You'll be forever in our hearts.

Angele Fredriksson

January 4, 2016

Our friendship meant so much to me. I will always cherish our conversations where you listened, talked and we laughed. To Dan's family please know that he made a difference and he stood out in so many people's lives. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to have had him in my mine. He is and will always be missed.

Martha Sechler

January 4, 2016

Danny, It has been an absolute pleasure to have you for a nephew. From the time you were a little boy, you have always had such a beautiful heart! I know how important family is to you and you have always been so kind and loving to your cousins. Thank you for being the best little ring bearer and all the wondeful memories. Watching you grow up and become a man has been amazing, but, one thing has never changed and that is your kind spirit! I am comforted by knowing the last time I saw you this Christmas, our family all held hands and said the "Lords Prayer" together. Love you Danny! You a greatly missed. And we would all love one of your great hugs right now.

Victor Wang and Family

January 4, 2016

My deepest condolences to Daniel's entire family. While reminiscing of the times Dan and I spent together, I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to know the kindest, most genuine, and thoughtful friend one could ever hope for. Thank you for brightening up my life with our shared laughs, cries, and all experiences in between. I miss you and love you brother.

Shirley Horton

January 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to his loving family.

Janet DeStefano

January 3, 2016

If you search the world over, you won't find better friends than The Coblers, and Danny was a part of the extraordinary goodness of this family. To everyone in Danny's family, I send my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy, with special thoughts, prayers and love to his Dad Bill, Aunt Paula and Grandmother Gracie. May each of you find comfort in one another at this difficult time of great loss and may it be of some small solace to you to know others are praying for all of you. I have no doubt that Danny was a dearly loved beautiful soul whose light will continue to shine brightly from heaven above for all eternity. May God be with all of you now and forever more.

Danyell Cobler

January 3, 2016

Danny was an amazing spirit who lived his life to its fullest with a smile on his face every single day. I am honored to say he was my brother in law and am so lucky to have had so many laughs with you. Thank you for being you. You will be missed more than you can ever imagine.

Dizons

January 3, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers to all family members and friends. Rest in peace Daniel. Larry & Brenda Dizon

chelsea wignall

January 2, 2016

You were such an amazing person and were always there for me when I needed a shoulder or a laugh. I miss you!

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