Dan Terry DeWitt |
| Posted 2016-09-13 by Sharla |
| The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 09/13/2016 Dan Terry DeWitt, 82, of Snowflake, died peacefully in the morning Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born June 3, 1934, in Gallup, N.M., to parents John “Dee” and Caradell DeWitt. They moved to the Valley and he attended and graduated from both Phoenix Union High School and Arizona State University. Dan met Nancy and they were married in 1958. They have been married for 58 years, a wonderful example. Dan taught seventh and eighth grade wood shop class at the Snowflake Jr. High School for 34 years. His students liked to call him “Mr. Sand Some More.” He taught students to build wooden stools which are now found all over the world. He also taught 31 semesters of adult night school at the Northland Pioneer College. He was a woodworker; he built antique style clocks and homes in the summertime. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor; he would joke and kid around and had a lot of cute little sayings. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He has many students that would still come visit him and Nancy regularly. Dan is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters DeeAnn (Chris) Medaglia of Avondale and Dalane DeWitt of Washington; brother Larry of Prescott; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marjorie Gardner and brothers Harold, Russell and Stacy. Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Mike Ramsey Memorial Cemetery in Snowflake. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor handled arrangements. To sign an online guest book or leave condolences for the family, visit www.silvercreekmortuary.net. See Also: Find A Grave |
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