Dan passed away in Royal Inland Hospital on March 15th, 2013 after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclar Palsy. His wife of 49 years Sandie (nee Wilson) by his side.
He is survived by his daughters Ruth Penner (Carl) of Vanderhoof, Leanna (Richard) Bonneau of Abbotsford and son Tom (Mary Ann) of Airdrie, AB, his grandchildren Jeffrey and Ashley Penner, Nicolaus and Kimberlee Bonneau, Samantha and Jessica Clearwaters. Also mourning are his sister Patsy Nagel (Henry) of Pouce Coupe, B.C. and his sister-in-law Nina Clearwaters of Barriere. He will also be missed by his nieces, nephews and their families.
He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Opal Clearwaters, his sisters Pauline Clearwaters, Gwendolyn Mogg, Nancy Nash and his brother Dale Clearwaters.
Dan was born in Pouce Coupe, B.C. on June 18, 1939. He grew up in Westsyde and attended school in Westsyde and Kamloops High. Dan lived a varied life. He was up to any challenge so the family lived in many places.
A tea for visiting with the family will be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 1810 Rogers Place, Kamloops, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, it would be appreciated if you would make donations in Danís name to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House.
Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.