Assistant Professor/Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, age 27 was tragically taken in an auto accident on September 23rd.
He fulfilled his lifelong education quest and had found his teaching niche at Santa Clara. In his last act of selfless giving, he donated his organs to five critically ill patients; saving their lives. Thank you to staff at Stanford University Hosp. and Transplant team; Santa Clara staff and the many friends and students who have communicated and came to see him. Dan was a remarkable young man. He is survived by his Mom, Kerry Strickland and her partner Shawn Hays, Vancouver, WA; Father, Rick Strickland, Richland, WA; Grandmother, Margaret Strickland WallaWalla, WA and aunts and uncles. Memorial book located www.limafamilysantaclara.com. Memorial service will be held at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church on Saturday October 1st at 10:00 am. 950 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park. Bring your smile.