Dan ran into the arms of Jesus on the morning of February 8, 2014, after a brief illness. He left behind the wheelchair he used for more than 43 years.

Beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Dan is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gail; in-laws Carol & Dale Glidewell and Cliff & Sandy Anderson; nieces Renae, Kristin, Myshell and Tami, nephews Dean and Steve, Godson Andy, and their families. Preceded in death by his father, Fred; mother, Leola; and brother, Scott.

As a proud UW graduate, business owner, retired IRS employee and community volunteer, Dan lived a full life. In addition to his family and friends, Dan loved warm weather, Hawaii, his yellow lab Chloe, and cigars.

Celebration of Life for Dan McConnell at 1pm, Saturday February 22, Our Savior's Baptist Church, 701 S. 320 St., Federal Way WA 98003. Reception following. Purple and Gold are the colors of the day.

Those wishing to make donations are encouraged to support www.footloosedisabledsailing.org or the charity of your choice.