Dan passed away in Royal Inland Hospital on March 15th, 2013, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. His wife of 49 years, Sandie (nee Wilson), was 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, BC 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, BC 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.