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Daniel E. Deaton

1951 - 2016

Daniel E. Deaton obituary, 1951-2016, San Marcos, CA

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Daniel Deaton Obituary

Daniel E. Deaton August 4, 1951 - August 31, 2016 San Marcos Daniel E. Deaton went to be with his Savior after almost four years of battling brain cancer. Dan was born in McKeesport, PA to Daniel and Lois Deaton. He received his BS degree in Economics at Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania and 3 master's degrees from Gordon-Conwell & Princeton Seminary. He was a brilliant man who served God as a pastor of multiple churches, a compassionate Navy Chaplain, and a Senior Systems Engineer. He retired his decorated Navy career after 29 years of service to his country, spending his last several years in the Pentagon with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dan is survived by his parents, Daniel and Lois, his brother David, his wife Barbara, his daughters Katie, Sarah, Emily and their spouses (Justin, Derek and George), and his three grandchildren Karly, Christian & Hannah.For service information and in lieu of flowers donation, please visit http://bit.do/dandeaton

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 14, 2016.

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Jan L. Hoch

August 31, 2024

On your Heavenly Birthday, Dan ---
Praying for You and Your Family.
Blessings,
Jan

Jan H

August 4, 2024

On your Birthday, Dan --
Praying for You and Your Family.
Blessings,
Jan H.

Neil Ringlee

July 23, 2024

I made a 13 month deployment to the Western Pacific with Dan as our chaplain. His ministry and personal magnetism helped make that deployment tolerable for me and my Marines. I am forever in his debt for his testimony of faith, example and for his friendship. Semper Fidelis my brother in Christ. Neil Ringlee, Major USMC (ret)

Joe Kane

February 3, 2017

I was one of Dan's nurses at UCSD. I really enjoyed taking care of him and getting him home. Rest well friend.

Suzanne Croft

December 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Dan and I were at IUP together. Saw the notice of his passing in the IUP magazine.

Jay Hoch

December 15, 2016

Just heard of Dan's passing -- Just so sorry to hear. I always will remember you, Dan -- the cheerful Lambda Chi with a 'wonderful' smile on the campus of Indiana U. -- who loved the Lord even during those early years. Thank you for being so gracious and kind, Dan. Praying for you and your family... Blessings, Jay

Ralph and Donna MacKenzie

September 16, 2016

It was a blessing to know Dan. We met him at NMCSD as we were both there as civilian staff. We also shared with him at First Presbyterian Church San Diego. May our prayers support his family through these day of adjustment; and may be all look forward to our eternal life together.
Blessings,

Dana Serrano

September 15, 2016

Worked with Dan at SAIC. He could tell the best stories and watch out if he got a hold of your badge picture. Quite creative with the photoshop! He is missed. Too young to leave so soon. May his family find comfort in their memories.

John Bruce

September 14, 2016

Dan was a great neighbor and friend as our children grew up together in Oceanside. My 4 children and I have great memories of the nightly roller hockey games in the street. It was a sad day when He, Barbara and the girls moved away as they were a wonderful addition to our lives. Condolences to Barbara, Katie, Sarah and Emily. May God bless you during this time and I know God has blessed Dan with His special place.

Rusty Robinson

September 14, 2016

I worked with Dan at SAIC and he was such a great colleague! Truly a man of God and someone I really admired!! You are now in the Lord's presence and I will see you again my friend. May the Lord bring comfort to all of the family, God bless you! <

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18

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

New Life Presbyterian Church

615 W Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

Sep

20

Interment

10:00 a.m.

Miramar National Cemetery

CA

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