Daniel Joseph Shofner "Papa D" Passed quietly away the afternoon of March 7th 2011 following a long illness, attended by his wife and mother.
Born in Aiken Minnesota to Marion and Marlene Shofner. May 7th 1959, He was a member of the Lake Superior Band of the Chippewah Tribe. He loved to dance the "Happy Dance". A proud native American, he loved to attend Pow Wows and collect Native artifacts.
Daniel had a winning personality, a grand sense of humor and was loved by many friends and family.
He married his childhood sweetheart; Mari Hager October 8 1976. He worked for a trailer factory, a sprinkler company, and onion sheds trying to make ends meet. Though he was a hard worker and a good provider, the marriage didn't last.
He worked most of his adult life as a union laborer, and eventually married a pretty girl named Roxanne. They had 16 years together before that marriage ended as well.
In 2007, Daniel remarried his childhood sweetheart and moved to Walla Walla Washington where they spent the remaining years of his life.
He was preceded in death by his Father; Marion Oliver Shofner.
He is survived by his wife; Brittany Wall-Shofner of Walla Walla Washington, his Mother; Marlene Lemieux Shofner of Cloquet Minnisota, his brothers Jon of Hayden Idaho, Pete, and Tim of Cloquet Minnisota and a sister: Margaret Young of Port Angeles Washington, His Son; Trever Josiah Gollihugh Shofner of Spokane Washington, and his Daughter; Jennifor Shofner of Cloquet Minnisota. He also leaves behind his step children; Dena Gollihugh of Walla Walla, Kyle seal, Newport Washington, and Carlie Wall of College Place Washington.
Known as "Papa D" to many street kids, he was always willing to take someone in or lend a hand. He had a deep hearty laugh that made everyone feel good no matter how bad they were troubled. He held the hands and hearts of many, helpng everyone he could through their day to day struggles. He will always be remembered as a wonderful man, and good friend.
His creamation services and viewing was handled by Herring Funeral and Cremation Services in Walla Walla Washington.
His ashes were divided to be given to his children as per his request with the remainder being given to his mother for burial next to his father in Minnisota.
We are forever richer that his moccasins shared for a time, the same path as ours.
Born in Aiken Minnesota to Marion and Marlene Shofner. May 7th 1959, He was a member of the Lake Superior Band of the Chippewah Tribe. He loved to dance the "Happy Dance". A proud native American, he loved to attend Pow Wows and collect Native artifacts.
Daniel had a winning personality, a grand sense of humor and was loved by many friends and family.
He married his childhood sweetheart; Mari Hager October 8 1976. He worked for a trailer factory, a sprinkler company, and onion sheds trying to make ends meet. Though he was a hard worker and a good provider, the marriage didn't last.
He worked most of his adult life as a union laborer, and eventually married a pretty girl named Roxanne. They had 16 years together before that marriage ended as well.
In 2007, Daniel remarried his childhood sweetheart and moved to Walla Walla Washington where they spent the remaining years of his life.
He was preceded in death by his Father; Marion Oliver Shofner.
He is survived by his wife; Brittany Wall-Shofner of Walla Walla Washington, his Mother; Marlene Lemieux Shofner of Cloquet Minnisota, his brothers Jon of Hayden Idaho, Pete, and Tim of Cloquet Minnisota and a sister: Margaret Young of Port Angeles Washington, His Son; Trever Josiah Gollihugh Shofner of Spokane Washington, and his Daughter; Jennifor Shofner of Cloquet Minnisota. He also leaves behind his step children; Dena Gollihugh of Walla Walla, Kyle seal, Newport Washington, and Carlie Wall of College Place Washington.
Known as "Papa D" to many street kids, he was always willing to take someone in or lend a hand. He had a deep hearty laugh that made everyone feel good no matter how bad they were troubled. He held the hands and hearts of many, helpng everyone he could through their day to day struggles. He will always be remembered as a wonderful man, and good friend.
His creamation services and viewing was handled by Herring Funeral and Cremation Services in Walla Walla Washington.
His ashes were divided to be given to his children as per his request with the remainder being given to his mother for burial next to his father in Minnisota.
We are forever richer that his moccasins shared for a time, the same path as ours.
Daniel Joseph Shofner "Papa D" Passed quietly away the afternoon of March 7th 2011 following a long illness, attended by his wife and mother.
Born in Aiken Minnesota to Marion and Marlene Shofner. May 7th 1959, He was a member of the Lake Superior Band of the Chippewah Tribe. He loved to dance the "Happy Dance". A proud native American, he loved to attend Pow Wows and collect Native artifacts.
Daniel had a winning personality, a grand sense of humor and was loved by many friends and family.
He married his childhood sweetheart; Mari Hager October 8 1976. He worked for a trailer factory, a sprinkler company, and onion sheds trying to make ends meet. Though he was a hard worker and a good provider, the marriage didn't last.
He worked most of his adult life as a union laborer, and eventually married a pretty girl named Roxanne. They had 16 years together before that marriage ended as well.
In 2007, Daniel remarried his childhood sweetheart and moved to Walla Walla Washington where they spent the remaining years of his life.
He was preceded in death by his Father; Marion Oliver Shofner.
He is survived by his wife; Brittany Wall-Shofner of Walla Walla Washington, his Mother; Marlene Lemieux Shofner of Cloquet Minnisota, his brothers Jon of Hayden Idaho, Pete, and Tim of Cloquet Minnisota and a sister: Margaret Young of Port Angeles Washington, His Son; Trever Josiah Gollihugh Shofner of Spokane Washington, and his Daughter; Jennifor Shofner of Cloquet Minnisota. He also leaves behind his step children; Dena Gollihugh of Walla Walla, Kyle seal, Newport Washington, and Carlie Wall of College Place Washington.
Known as "Papa D" to many street kids, he was always willing to take someone in or lend a hand. He had a deep hearty laugh that made everyone feel good no matter how bad they were troubled. He held the hands and hearts of many, helpng everyone he could through their day to day struggles. He will always be remembered as a wonderful man, and good friend.
His creamation services and viewing was handled by Herring Funeral and Cremation Services in Walla Walla Washington.
His ashes were divided to be given to his children as per his request with the remainder being given to his mother for burial next to his father in Minnisota.
We are forever richer that his moccasins shared for a time, the same path as ours.
Born in Aiken Minnesota to Marion and Marlene Shofner. May 7th 1959, He was a member of the Lake Superior Band of the Chippewah Tribe. He loved to dance the "Happy Dance". A proud native American, he loved to attend Pow Wows and collect Native artifacts.
Daniel had a winning personality, a grand sense of humor and was loved by many friends and family.
He married his childhood sweetheart; Mari Hager October 8 1976. He worked for a trailer factory, a sprinkler company, and onion sheds trying to make ends meet. Though he was a hard worker and a good provider, the marriage didn't last.
He worked most of his adult life as a union laborer, and eventually married a pretty girl named Roxanne. They had 16 years together before that marriage ended as well.
In 2007, Daniel remarried his childhood sweetheart and moved to Walla Walla Washington where they spent the remaining years of his life.
He was preceded in death by his Father; Marion Oliver Shofner.
He is survived by his wife; Brittany Wall-Shofner of Walla Walla Washington, his Mother; Marlene Lemieux Shofner of Cloquet Minnisota, his brothers Jon of Hayden Idaho, Pete, and Tim of Cloquet Minnisota and a sister: Margaret Young of Port Angeles Washington, His Son; Trever Josiah Gollihugh Shofner of Spokane Washington, and his Daughter; Jennifor Shofner of Cloquet Minnisota. He also leaves behind his step children; Dena Gollihugh of Walla Walla, Kyle seal, Newport Washington, and Carlie Wall of College Place Washington.
Known as "Papa D" to many street kids, he was always willing to take someone in or lend a hand. He had a deep hearty laugh that made everyone feel good no matter how bad they were troubled. He held the hands and hearts of many, helpng everyone he could through their day to day struggles. He will always be remembered as a wonderful man, and good friend.
His creamation services and viewing was handled by Herring Funeral and Cremation Services in Walla Walla Washington.
His ashes were divided to be given to his children as per his request with the remainder being given to his mother for burial next to his father in Minnisota.
We are forever richer that his moccasins shared for a time, the same path as ours.
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