Obituary of Donald DANIELSON

DONALD WILLIAM DANIELSONDonald William Danielson, age 29, passed away on September 23, 2006 at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on January 12, 1977 in Sedalia,MO.Don grew up here in Lake Havasu City and loved to live and work here. He made his dream come true by becoming a firefighter/paramedic and took great pride in his job. Don accomplished everything he set his mind and heart to. Recently he coached Pop Warner Football and he took first place in the Iron Man Golf Tournament. His favorite saying is "I'm just happy to be here". Don lived his life with gusto and fun and that is how we will always remember him and we will be happy to have him here in our hearts forever.He is survived by his mother Cathy Danielson, his sisters Kimberly, Christina and Carina Danielson, his beloved girlfriend Bethany Dennie, his best friend Josh Long and all of the other brothers and sisters that he treasured in his heart as family. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins and a multitude of friends, too many to name, as he made friends with everyone he met.There will be a viewing at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Saturday September 30, 2006 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A memorial service will be at 9:47 AM on Sunday October 1, 2006 at the Rod's and Relic's Hall in the Lake Havasu City Community Center, with a beach party reception to follow on Rotary Beach.The family request that in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Firefighter's Association in Don's name would truly be appreciated. Also, a box will be made available at the viewing and the service, if you would like to write a personal goodbye to Don. The family will honor your privacy and will place the letters with Don unread.Thoughts and condolences made be sent to Don's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.