Dan Edward Herrin
Obituary
Dan Edward Herrin passed away at the age of 65 on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, from complications of MDS, a bone marrow cancer. His family was beside him at the time of his death.
Dan was born on Oct. 21, 1955, in Burbank, Calif., eventually moving to Salinas and graduating from North Salinas High School. He lived in Santa Cruz for a few years before moving to Sonora, Calif., where he raised his three children. Dan had a successful career as a General Contractor specializing in tile and marble; his designs were well known throughout the Sonora area.
Dan enjoyed attending San Francisco Giants games with all of his children and never missed his youngest daughter's plays. His longtime companion, Denise Anker, introduced Dan to the San Francisco Opera and cruises. Dan was a gifted guitarist, entertainer and composer. Denise would join him on keyboard in the Danny Herrin Band. He had recently enjoyed fishing on his new boat with brother-in-law Kenny Tims.
Dan's greatest joy was to be at the hospital eagerly awaiting the birth of each of his grandchildren. Dan will be remembered for his sense of humor, kind heart and compassionate nature.
Dan is survived by his mother, Karen, and stepfather, Lee Leonhard, of King City, Calif; sister, Kathy (Fred) Forgnone of Lockwood, Calif.; children: Anjulee (Ryan) Berenji, of Salinas, Calif., Dannyjo (Kristin) Herrin and Isabella Herrin, of Sonora, Calif.; grandchildren: Lilah, Maxwell, Madison, Clavey and Paisley; niece, Alexis (Josh) Judd of San Diego; former wives: Sara Tims Herrin and Kelley Herrin of Sonora, Calif.; longtime companion, Denise Anker of Big Oak Flat; his rescue dog Ollie and cat Joe.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to college accounts Dan set up for his grandchildren, to custodian, Anjulee Berenji, PO Box 91, Tuolumne, CA 95379.
Arrangements were made through Allen Mortuary in Turlock, Calif.
A celebration of life will be planned in the spring of 2021.
Published in King City Rustler · December 9, 2020