Daniel Owen Webster, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was born in Hanna, Oklahoma on January 20, 1945, to Artie Alva Webster and Nora Ella (Pattrick) Webster (deceased). His sisters are Barbara Sparks, Joyce Coughran, Kathleen Hixon, of California, and Shirley Harmon, of Oregon.
After graduating from Arvin High, he joined the United States Air Force in 1963, serving a tour in Vietnam as a jet engine mechanic and honorably discharged in 1967.
Dan worked for Shell Oil for 15 years and then as an oilfield drilling consultant until retirement in 2004. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, restoring cars, building things and home remodeling. Dan was a great mechanic and could repair anything around. He was a funny and caring person who was enjoyed by all those he came into contact with. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
In 1968, Dan married Freda N. Smith and moved to Fillmore. They have a son Steven, daughter Michelle, stepson Charles Pesnell, five granddaughters, one grandson and two great grandsons.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm, at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, in Ventura.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018, 10:45 AM, at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 East Bear Mountain Road, Arvin, CA. A Reception will follow at 12:00 noon, in the City of Arvin Veteran's Hall, 414 4th Avenue, Arvin, CA 93203.
In lieu of flowers, the family as requested donations may be made to a Diabetes Research Foundation or your local Veterans Medical Foundation.
Sympathy cards to the family should be sent to this address, 13017 Lindon Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73170.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.
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