Dan Davis - died January 14, 2012

[Lowell_Skoog]

There was an obit for Dan Davis in today's Seattle Times:

 

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=daniel-r-davis&pid=155567833

 

Daniel R. DAVIS

 

The many friends of Dan Davis were deeply saddened by his passing on January 14, 2012. Born in California and raised in Seattle, Dan earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in mathematics from the University of Washington, and worked as a mathematician at Boeing. During the 1960s, Dan emerged at a young age as one of the most distinguished alpinists of North America by virtue of numerous high level first ascents . His calm wisdom combined with enormous strength and skill made him a favorite climbing partner for many. Most notable were his first winter ascent of the N. Peak of Mt. Index and first ascent of Mt. Robson's N. Face in the Canadian Rockies, both emanating from his intense focus and bold initiative. His record of climbing Mt. Rainier 24 times by 23 different routes, including some new routes, is exceptional. In recent years, he had nearly completed his project of reaching the highest summit in each of the 50 states. Dan was equally passionate about cycling, as evidenced by his 900 mile bicycle trip from Seattle to Berkeley at age 17 to visit his grandmother. An avid racer in his early years, Dan continued serious bicycle riding throughout his life, notably participating in the 200 mile Seattle-to-Portland event 19 times, 13 of which he was in the elite group completing the ride in one day. Survivors include his partner, Suzan Reiley and sisters, Juanita Davis, Christine Powell, and Mary Richards, and brother Harry W. Davis. A celebration of Dan's life will be Saturday, July 28, 2012. For further information contact: dan.davis.climber@gmail.com

 

Published in The Seattle Times on January 22, 2012

 

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I'm puzzled by the posted memorial date, July 28, 2012. Is that correct or is it really January 28, 2012? I've asked for more information and will post the date when I know it for certain.

 

[ivan]

fwa of index n face!

 

"and to die is far different than what anyone ever supposed

and luckier"

 

- walt whitman

[ScaredSilly]

Thanks for the link, Dan did climbs all over including with several friends of mine. One who noted Dan was a very humble person.

[Phil K]

He was a man of many achievements. I always thought Dan's Dreadful Direct on Castle Rock was pretty cool, and demonstrated very solid climbing skills and a bold imagination. I had the pleasure of chatting with him a few years back. He was quite humble, and full of enthusiasm for taking exotic bike trips on one of his trusty Bike Fridays.

Edited January 24, 2012 by Philonius

[stevetimetravlr]

Dan Davis the legend! Sorry to hear of his passing.