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Dan Stark Obituary

STARK, Dan Dan Stark was born May 26, 1949 in Lewiston, ID, died December 21, 2009 in Yakima from Pancreatic Cancer. He is survived by his wife Sue at their home in Moxee, WA. Also survived by son David of Boise, ID, daughter Sarah (Ryan) Metcalf, grandsons Mason and Maddox Metcalf all of Richland WA. Mother Dorothy Stark, sister Sandra Riebe both of Spokane, WA, brother Thom (Mary) of Priest Lake, ID, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by father Roy Stark. Dan a 1967 graduate of Ferris High School, Spokane, was a successful horse trainer and reining horse competitor. He was a member of the National Reining Horse Association, and the Reining Horse Association of the Northwest. He recently competed at NRHA's North American Affiliate Finals Championship show in Oklahoma City. Memorial service will be December 26th, 10:00 A.M. at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline, Spokane, WA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Reining Horse Sports Foundation Crisis Fund, 3000 NW 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Dec. 24 to Dec. 25, 2009.

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Laurette Gaylord

January 11, 2010

Unlike most others, I hadn't known Dan that long. But the few times that I had the honor of being around him were always filled with grand humor and laughter. I will miss the opportunity to better know this fine person. My heart and prayers go out to Sue and the rest of his family. May God keep you and comfort you in the days ahead . . .

Kathy Skeels

December 25, 2009

I am so sorry for you loss, Dan was my age and I know we were together often as children because of our mothers friendship. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Kathy Bailey Skeels

Randy Santora

December 24, 2009

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of my best childhood friends. I will never forget the incredible times we had through the years at Sheridan, Libby, and Ferris. After we graduated we even carried the fun times over to Ratskellers in Coeur d' Alene. That was when Idaho's drinking age was 19!

I am sorry I can't be there to share his memory as I am wintering in Chandler, AZ but will be thinking about Dorothy, Sandy and Thom during this sad time.

With Fond Memories,
Randy Santora

December 24, 2009

To all of Dan's family, our prayers and sympathy. I remember Dan fondly from his high school days when I worked with his Mother.

To Dorothy, Sandy and Thom, our greetings also. Chuck, my Mom and I moved back to Spokane [and on the South Hill] over a year ago. Chuck died of a brain tumor Jan 09 and my Mother died at age 91 June 09. That will explain, in part, why I wasn't in touch. I am spending the winter in Mesa AZ but hope to be in touch next spring.
With Love and Prayers,
Julie Crawford Nagle and Ward Crawford

Mary Stark

December 24, 2009

It hurts my heart to think he is gone from us. Pop Pop is surely in heaven showing him the ropes!

Thom Stark

December 24, 2009

God needed a horse trainer in heaven, so he called Dan. Cowboy Up

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