When I was attending Utah State many years ago, Dan and Amy had just had Kathryn and were both finishing up their degrees. As a student there, living away from home, some things were very hard to deal with on a day in and day out basis. (Roommates who did not get along, finding my own voice and dealing with the death of a grandparent). I spent quite a bit of time in their home and was always welcomed with open arms. Dan always had a smile on his face and would always have something positive, funny and sometimes a little quirky to share. I always knew that I could come away uplifted after airing any roommate or professor drama. Thank you for giving me a safe place to air my stresses and lots of laughs to relieve the stress. You truly exemplified the love our Savior has for each of us. I will always be eternally grateful for both of you and your selflessness. Sharon Nelson, Tooele, Ut.

Eternal Family

(Dan,) Amy, Kathryn, Mary, Hannah, Spencer, Shad and Caleb,

We are so glad you are part of our eternal family! We will miss Dan so very much over the next years, but we know he will always be part of our family. We cherish the memories we have of being with Uncle Dan - his wonderful laugh, friendly smile, great hugs, fun teasing, and general feeling of love for us. We love each of you and want you to know we are there for you in any way you may need us! Love,

Scott, Marielle, Erek, Matthew, Jacob, Ethan, Damon and Mari

I was lucky to be "Amy's little sister" all those fun years that Amy and Dan hung out in High School, and then be the third wheel when Dan got back from his mission - watching them fall madly in love! Dan was always such a fun-loving guy with a combined deep sense of seeking truth and knowledge. He was a caring brother-in-law who I could look up to as someone who loved the gospel, loved his family, and truly loved his wife. We had fun laughs and great talks, and I will miss him dearly. I want his parents and siblings to know how grateful I am that they shared Dan with our family - Amy is lucky to have such amazing in-laws. I love you Amy! Thank you for bringing Dan into our family and sharing him with us! We will truly miss him, but we know we will see him again and he will always be a part of our eternal family! Love, Marielle

Dan and Amy-Best Friends

Words are not enough; but I can't not try- my love runs deep. It's hard to even say how grateful I am to have been Dan's wife and companion-best friend- for the last twenty years. It has been the most extraordinary journey I have ever had; harder than anything I have ever done; more exhillerating and more rewarding than anything I have ever experienced; Dan taught me how to live. He knew that facing opposition and the difficult things that came our way and learning from them (whether we succeeded or failed) is something that strengthens us and brings joy in life. And truly that is succeeding! For our children this has been indespensible. He was far from perfect, and he'd be the first one to admit that. But one of the things that is so amazing about Dan is that he was valiant in studying and seeking for truth and then standing for the things he believed were true. If he was aware that he was doing something wrong then he would figure out how and change it. When he would come up against something that didn't seem to "jive" with what was in his mind and heart, with what he knew and believed, and he would not hesitate to seek out the answer to that problem or issue. Dan wasn't afraid to try. But he also knew that as a mortal man he needed heaven's help and sought to have the Lord's spirit to always guide him. Though he had fears, he chose faith over fear and did not allow his fears to stop him from persuing what he knew was right and true. The fear always diminished and/or disappeared. Dan faced his imperfections and persued standing square before the Lord, accountable and clean. Dan's love for his Heavenly Father, his Savior, his family and his friends is his motivation in everything he does. He is one of my greatest examples and heros. We have had many pieces of heaven in our home and in our lives throughout our time together and I miss him deeply. I have all hope and faith that the atonement of Jesus Christ will take this really good yet imperfect family and plop us right back together at some point in the future and that we will proceed together to all happiness and perfection. May the Lord strengthen me so I can continue to truly live during the next period of time while we are apart. I love you Dan! - Families are forever... -Amy