Daniel T. Lemmon

Wasilla resident Daniel T. Lemmon, 64, died Dec. 27, 2009, at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 25, 1946, to Tom and Marie Lemmon in Ventura, Calif. Daniel was a graduate from Moorpark High School as well as from Eastern Washington University with a degree in communications.

He was an Air Force Vietnam War veteran serving for four years.

Daniel was a commercial fisherman for many years in Alaska waters. Mr. Lemmon traveled extensively all over the world.

He especially loved Mexico as well as South and Central America. He also had a soft spot for Spain.

He is preceded in death by his father, Tom Lemmon, and sister-in-law, Judy Lemmon.

Daniel is survived by his mother, Marie of Squim, Wash.; son, Travis of Olympia, Wash.; daughter, Sonya of Oregon; brothers, Paul of Norfolk, Calif.; Phil of Blaine, Wash.; and sister, Diane of Maui. He is also survived by his very special friend Christine of Scotland and his dear friend Si of Wasilla.

Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.