Dan Emerson
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Dan Emerson
RONAN — Dan was born in Portland, Ore., on Jan. 29, 1942, to Harry and Violet Emerson. He passed away in Sun City, Ariz., on May 1, 2013, of natural causes. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathryn; and three children Teresa (Dave) Lynch, Jeanne (Mike) Dennison, Wade (Joanne) Emerson; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one half brother Larry Brown.
Dan was raised in the Portland area. He lived and worked in Alaska, Wyoming and Montana. He had several occupations including mining, ranching, building construction and farming. Dan served on the joint board (FJBC) as a water commissioner for many years.
He was generous and willing to help anyone who needed it. He kept everyone laughing with his quick wit and sense of humor. He always had a joke for every occasion. Dan had a high standard for living and working and he expected others to follow suit. His famous last words were, “did you hear the one about...”
His memorial service will be held at Terrace Lake Community, 35663 Terrace Lake Rd., on Friday May 10 at 11 a.m. A graveside observance will follow and then a meal at the church.
