Place of birth

Regina, SK, Canada

Most recently lived in

Dan’s parents moved the family from Regina to Victoria B.C. when he was a young child, Dan grew up there and started his family there before moving his young family up to Dawson Creek Bc.

Daniel's favorite hobbies

Dan was an advid hunter taking annual hunting trips river boat hunting in the fort nelson area. Deer Camp and Elk camp closer to home was a destination for Dan with many of his hunting friends. A cabin built by Dan and friends that welcomed other hunters in the area for a warm retreat. The guest book filled with thankful hunters Dan enjoyed Taxidermy and passed that ambition on to his Nephew Steven, teaching him the tricks of the trade. Dan enjoyed the mastermindness of Chess and played regular on line chess. Dan enjoyed camping and fishing

Daniel's favorite foods

Dan had an unusual love of pepper. Like, would you like a meal with your pepper?

Favorite bands and musical artists

Dan enjoyed 50’s music. Artists like Janice Joplin, Roy Orbison and Elvis. It’s no wonder he fell in love with one of the stars of the wagon wheel round up a hot little number named Penny Potts.

Interesting facts about Daniel

Dan was attacked by a grizzly bear during one of his hunting trips as evidenced by the large scar on his shoulder…. This was the story he told to all his grandkids, neices, and nephews who all listened intently and were in awe of how their grandfather/uncle tackled back and won the fight. Of course the scar really came from surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder due to a macho man fist fight

Daniel loved nothing more than

Spending time with family and friends. His door was always open and he welcomed company at any time! He was a friend to all and would give his shirt off his back for a stranger.

Favorite place in the world

Australia was a place Dan always hoped to visit but did not. Dan enjoyed his home, in the summer sitting on his deck with morning coffee or an afternoon cocktail often times with drop in company.

Favorite TV shows

Favorite sports

Dan enjoyed watching sports, hockey, baseball, golf. He had competitive fun playing bocce ball with his son in law Joe. Where each of them thought they were the best

Daniel's profession(s)

Dan was a plumber/pipefitter by trade, worked his way into foreman positions working many shutdowns and the most recent project prior to retirement was the Ft St John Airport.

Daniel's superpower

Dan was attacked by a grizzly bear during one of his hunting trips as evidenced by the large scar on his shoulder…. This was the story he told to all his grandkids, neices, and nephews who all listened intently and were in awe of how their grandfather/uncle tackled back and won the fight. Of course the scar really came from surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder due to a macho man fist fight

Places Daniel traveled to

Dan and Penny enjoyed their travel to the Big island of Hawaii with their daughter Vickie and her husband Terry. Venturing around the island and sipping pina coladas. A trip to Mexico with Dan’s sister Margie and her husband Steve, great times spent together in laughter and fun. The last big adventure was their drive into the states where they were snowbirds for a month or so.

Daniel's parents

Predecessed by his parents Gordon and Dorothy Mclean

Daniel's siblings

Predeceased by Sisters , Toody, and Heather and brother Donny, survived by sister Margie

Daniel's children

Shawn McLean (Taryn), Victoria Johnson (Terry), Angela (Joe) Grandchildren, Alexandra Lorinczy(Braden) Nicholas Lawlor (Morgan), Mariah Lawlor (Gage), Jazmin Lawlor (Jordan) Lizzie McLean, Dj McLean, Sonja, Tatum, Corbin, Tyler Bell and Nathan Bell Great grandchildren, Kohen, Rhett, Eberly, Desmond, Lena,Emily, Mya and Ava

Interesting facts about Daniel

Dan was very entrepreneurial, having started his own businesses at different stages of his life. Sage Mechanical in B.C., a Taxidermey business, Castaway boats, farming

Daniel's proudest accomplishments

Dan was always very proud of his children. And grandchildren. He also knew how lucky he was to have such a wonderful support wife in Penny.

Daniel's proudest accomplishments

Dan was rich with friends too many to mention them all !!!! So many great times with Neighbor’s, work friends and hunting friends!!!!