Birth date: Jan 30, 1943 Death date: Mar 11, 2012
Daniel Earl Koch Born January 30, 1943 at Tacoma General Hospital, passed away March11, 2012 at St. Joseph's in Tacoma. Lived in Washington State all his life, except for the past few winters in Surprise, Arizona. Graduated from Read Obituary
Dear Delores,
We were saddened today to learn of Dan's passing. Jim Thomas shared this news at a Rotary meeting in Sun City West with Bob. Please add us to the March 11, 2013 memorial celebration list in Surprise. Go gently, friend. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Deanna & Bob Cleaveland##imported-end##
Dear Delores & Family: I was very sad to hear about Dan's passing. He was a friend and associate for over 30 years. He was very generous with his time and his wisdom, particularly when I was a "wet behind the ears kid." I am glad that I had the opportunity to share his passion for playing golf. He left us too soon and he will be sorely missed. My condolences to you and the family.##imported-begin##Gary O'Neill##imported-end##
Delores and Family,
My deepest condolences to you in the wake of Dan's passing. I was deeply saddened to hear from Kelly and Michael of Dan's death. I have many great memories of time spent with Dan and the Koch family, especially when Nick was a young boy, and most recently when Nick was going through gun safety training in Gig Harbor. Dan was a kind, intelligent, loving and devoted man, and it was my great pleasure to know him.
Kristina##imported-begin##Kristina Keller##imported-end##
Delores, Dean and Family...
I want to add my condolences and to let all of you know that Dan will be keenly missed by all the local DU and GHSC community. Dan and Delores and Dean have all been great supporters of our efforts over the years and I/we will miss Dan's presence, advice and fellowship.
I'm sorry that I had to miss Dan's "Celebration of Life" and have no doubt that it was a fitting salute to Dan and his accomplishments.##imported-begin##Bruce Macdonald##imported-end##
I am very, very touched and honored to be part of the Koch family.
Choosing one memory is probably the hardest challenge I have had to do in some time just trying to get my mind around the fact that Dan is actually gone is very hard to do.
It is the day to day life that creates memories for example; dinner at their house and Dan sitting down and saying “where is the milk?†that would always make me laugh, He would make fresh bread, shrimp spaghetti; the best duck stir fry ever. Christmas morning Dan had the best sour dough batter for making waffles, I was always treated as part of the family.
I can’t seem to forget his smile, his laugh and his love for life. Dan and Delores go together like peanut butter and jam they are a team of their own. They did most everything together whether it was trap shooting, fishing, crabbing, clam digging, boating, and golfing. .
Going to the cabin in the van to Sunland and listening to the 8 track tape the whole way there, now that was living.
Because of Dan’s strength and strong work ethics that made me a better person just by knowing him; they say you live by example, by watching other people you admire.
He was always trying to teach me some life lesson, it was very common for he’s first words when I would go and visit to begin with “Did you know . . . .? Dan loved the Discovery channel and the Golfing channel for napping.
And he loved his grandkids all of them very much.
I will truly miss him more than words can express and he will always stay in my heart~
Kimberlee##imported-begin##Kimberlee Koch##imported-end##
Delores,
My thoughts and prayers are with you on this very sad day.##imported-begin##Ken Luce##imported-end##
Delores and family, Dan is going to be missed by so many of us. I'm glad for the visit with him on your December stop here in Las Vegas. Bill##imported-begin##Bill Schwarz##imported-end##
Delores and Family,
So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. May all your wonderful memories surround you and bring you comfort. Randy and David shared many good times with Dan on the river hunting those birds.
In sympathy,
Barbara Patterson##imported-begin##Barbara Patterson##imported-end##
I can't express my heartfelt sympathy for the family and the shock and loss I feel with Dan's passing. He was a gruff exterior with a huge heart. He was the smartest man I knew regarding his NYL contract and the insurance industry. He leaves a huge absence and will always be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.##imported-begin##Marie Reeves##imported-end##
Delores,
So sorry to hear the news. Such great memories were made in our trapshooting life, especially from the original 'Cartel'. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.##imported-begin##Tom and Daphne Hennigh##imported-end##
