Daniel Dayton Brookshire

Nikiski resident Daniel Dayton Brookshire, 48, died March 10, 2011, surrounded by loved ones at his sister’s home in Wasilla.

Graveside services will be held 4 p.m., March 17 at Spruce Grove Memorial Park in Kasilof. Father Charles will officiate. A celebration of Daniel’s life and memorial potluck will immediately follow the services at the Decanter Inn in Kasilof.

Daniel was born Jan. 14, 1963, to Bobby Wayne and Joan Katherine (Clint) Brookshire in Portland, Ore. Daniel was a well-known fabricator and welder and worked for many oilfield service companies, the latest being ASRC. Daniel took pride in his work and passed on his skills and knowledge to many. Daniel was a longtime Alaskan and cherished the many outdoor activities available in Alaska. He was an avid fly fisherman and made many sacrifices to be on the river casting the perfect fly he tied.

Daniel had many lifelong friends he considered brothers and sisters, and he will be missed by many.

Daniel is survived by his parents, mother Joan Brookshire of Vancouver, Wash., and father, Bob Brookshire of Nikiski; sons he longed for, Daniel and Sean; brothers, Ben Brookshire of Kasilof and Kevin Brookshire of Chugiak; and his beloved sister, Julia Brookshire-Ross of Wasilla, who was at his side until the end.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, C/O Kevin Brookshire, P.O. Box 670647, Chugiak, AK 99567.

Arrangements were by Valley Funeral Home.