Walter Daniel "Dan" Blood

Walter Daniel Blood March 31, 1942 - March 7, 2011 On Monday March 7TH after fighting a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Dan arrived into the waiting arms of our Lord and Savior. He leaves behind his adoring wife Kathy and four children, Richard, Danail, Lianne Blood and Suzanne Sannar, who loved him dearly. Survivors also include, 4 doting grandchildren, CJ Blood, Karla Owens, Josh and Jaci Sannar, also one great granddaughter Taylee Owens. He will be sorely missed by all. He was an operating engineer for Local Union 3 for 48 years, spending most of that time working with Teichart Construction. As a Sacramento Native he spent most of his life in that area. After retirement, Dan moved to Cave Junction Oregon to live near his father and fulfill his lifelong dream of building and residing on a ranch in Cave Junction, Oregon. Dan enjoyed his livestock animals, restoring and showing antique cars,and building and renovating the homes he lived in. He also loved boating, motorcycling and camping. He was a member of the Vintage Chevy Club of America and Bridgeview Community Church. Preceding him in death and joining him in heaven, are his parents, triplet infant sons, his sister Geraldine Mitchell Garrett, and Granddaughter Katie Owens. Dan worked hard, played hard and loved much and was quick to lend a hand to a friend in need. A service and celebration of his life will be held at Stephens Family Chapel in Grants Pass, Oregon on Sunday March 13TH at 2:30 P.M

Service Information

Sunday, March 13th, 2011 2:30pm, Stephens Family Chapel