I just found out of Dan's passing, and I am so sorry. He reallly changed the person I was and am today. He had the biggest heart, he was a "gentle giant" I will be forever grateful and sad. Monica (Butler) Swain (Tiny)

Dan you are going to be missed by so many. I am going to miss chatting with you. You always had a way of cheering people up. You were always positive about everything. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, and though you are no longer here, you will never be forgotten.

I'm so fortunate that my last conversation with Dan was telling him how much I missed working for him and that he was one of my finest bosses.  He was a kind and fair man who loved people, he made me feel like I was important as he did all of us, he was greatly missed when he left us and all that knew him surely missed his presence.  Dan was very special, I'll never forget him.

Once you met Dan, you never forgot his smile or how important he made you feel about yourself. I first met Dan when he was the Manager is Sacramento, Ca.  He and I had a friendly competition bewteen our terminals with the loser having to provide a Bar-B Que for the winning terminal.  I was fairly new to the OD family and I am not going to say he threw the competition, but he certainly made me feel welcomed to the team.  And the food that he brought down and personally served each and every one of the employees was absolutely fantastic.  He had an infectous smile and a sense of humor that could bring a smile to you, even on your worst day.
Dan- You were loved by Many, and will be Missed by All.

Dan, my heart is sad to know i will not see you coming in to work anymore. You making me laugh and caring about me i have never ever met someone like you.. YOU ARE TRULY ONE OF A KIND . I will forever keep you in my heart and cherish all the good times we shared @ work.. LOVE ALWAYS as you nicknamed me...

"BLONDE"  ALICIA CHAVEZ

It warms my heart to know what a blessing my Uncle Dan was to so many.  How wonderful to know we will all be reunited with him again someday in heaven.

What I will always remember about Dan was the way He made us all laugh at our ODFL managers meeting this past March. It was a part of him that I have never seen, but I am glad that I was able to see and be a part of it. Dan was always humble and never talked in a loud voice to anyone. I will miss this great man dearly!! Dan has touched many people lives and for that I am deeply grateful to have known him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. May you rest in peace my friend.......

Dan, it was always nice being around Dan. I don't believe i ever heard a negitive word from him about any person. It was a pleasure knowing him.
Best reguards to his family in this time of need.

My prayers are with Dans family, you will be truly missed by all of us in San Diego. 
- OD Team San Diego

First of all, we are deeply saddened by the loss of this wonderful person and the family is in our thoughts and prayers.  Over the years, Craig had mentioned what a genuinely nice guy Dan was and I got to experience that firsthand when I met him a couple of years ago.  What I remember most was his ability to tune out the busy surroundings and focus his attention to you.  He seemed to want to take the time to have a conversation with anyone he came in contact with.  It was then that I realized what Craig meant.  You will be missed.

Rest Well my friend. 
With Love, Joe and Chris Phillips

Dan
Marilyn and I have been thinking about the many years we worked with you as well  as counted you as a dear friend.  It was great to be able to talk with you and know you knew we were there and even remembered our kids and all our good times together.  We loved you and will miss you greatly
Tilton and Marilyn Gore

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mr. Dan the Harley Man. 
     On Sept, 19 Old Dominion lost a great leader and a true friend to all. I lost a friend that I will never forget. I will remember you and I running back and forth from the Harley shop to your  apt. on the south hill and the great Christmas and dinners we had together. Well Dan it is out of my hands now, God will have to get you your Harley up there and I know you won't be without one. Not sure if he has room for all 3 of your bikes. Keep everyone laughing up there as you did here. Take care Harley man.
                 Your friends Steve and Linda Ross  Spokane. Wa.

My name is Shirley Fullen, and I worled for Dan at UPS freight in Las Vegas, and I hated to see him leave, and I really am sorry that he has passed away' he was a great guy, and am sure he will be missed by all his family and friends.  My condolences to the Johnson family.

My prayers and thoughts are with Danny's family.  He will be missed greatly by each one of you.

Dear Brother Dan...I am so happy that I was able to spend that special time with you in July.  It thrilled me beyond words when I walked into the room and you said, "my sister is here."  I will forever hold in my heart our reminiscing about the past, and saying I love you to each other over and over.  Thank you Lord that we will soon be reunited together in Heaven, where we will live forever and forever. Love, Your little sister

Dear brother Dan--It comforts me beyond words to know that I was able to spend some much cherished time with you at the hospital in July.  I will forever hold onto that special time together talking and reminiscing.  May 14th and December 20th will never be the same any more when we had that special time to talk to each other on our birthdays.  I love you Dan, and we will be together soon in Heaven.  Love, your little sister

All I can remember about you is that infectious laugh and how you made everyone feel special.  You were very special to everyone you touched my friend.  Larry Panzeri

May God be with the family and friends in your time of grief. Dan was a very special man. He will be greatly miss by his OD family.

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Daniel Lee Johnson

December 20, 1948 – September 19, 2010

Westminster Memorial Park and Mortuary

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