TOWNSEND, Daniel Harrison

Havasu News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Sunday, September 2, 2012 - Daniel Harrison Townsend, age 17, passed away Aug. 23, 2012. He was born May 15, 1995, and was raised in Lake Havasu City. He loved the outdoors, motorcycle riding, Glamis, video games, jet skiing and especially candy. At a young age, he was active in riding dirt bikes, played flag football, baseball, basketball, BMX and water sports. Daniel had a smile that could light up a room and a beautiful, optimistic outlook on life. Daniel has touched all of our lives and made a tremendous impact with his kindness, generosity and heartwarming smile. Daniel is survived by his parents, Paul Lamb and Tina Townsend-Lamb; sisters, Kayley Galati and Rachel Townsend; grandmother, Cristina Lamb; uncles, Mark Lamb (and family), Craig Townsend (and family); and aunt, Lisa Townsend (and family). Viewing will be at Lietz-Fraze Chapel Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday, at the Aquatic Center in the Rods and Relics room at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow the service. Daniel was a multiple organ donor with the Nevada Organ Donor Network. Donations may be made to Wells Fargo Bank: Daniel Townsend Memorial Fund. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Daniel’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. ___________________________________________ Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - Motocross track to host memorial fundraiser for Townsend By JAYNE HANSON TODAY’S NEWS-HERALD The local motocross racetrack is hosting a memorial fundraiser Wednesday night to honor 17-year-old Daniel Townsend, who died Thursday after sustaining crash injuries the night prior during a regularly scheduled motocross practice. Medics responded in rainy conditions to the 928MX Promotions, Inc., motocross racetrack about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday to aid an unresponsive male. Racetrack owner and operator Danette Gerding said the weekly practice fee is $20 per each rider. The number of riders fluctuates from 30 to 200 depending on the season. Gerding said she has known Townsend through the years through her own kids, and that he was a desert racer. “We have raced together,” Gerding said of Townsend. “He had not done a lot of track racing, so it was new to him.” Gerding previously facilitated motocross racing at a location on the Island near Crazy Horse Campground. After three years, Gerding made the move to SARA Park and set up shop with the current motocross track in May. The memorial fundraiser coincides with a regular Wednesday practice. While spectators are usually admitted free of charge, Gerding is asking for a donation at the door. All donations, and the $20 riders’ fees, will be donated to the Townsend family. Gates open at 6 p.m., and a moment of silence to honor Townsend is set for 7 p.m. The motocross practice will follow, for more information visit www.928mx.com. The fundraiser is at Havasu 95 Speedway, 7260 SARA Parkway, in SARA Park. You may contact the reporter at jhanson@havasunews.com
Posted by mhenderson on September 02, 2012

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