Remembering Dan McCann
October 13, 1955 ~ May 3, 2012 McCann, Daniel John, passed away May 3, 2012 in Drumheller, Alberta.
Dan was born in Edmonton on October 13, 1955, he was predeceased by his mother Frances and stepfather Al. Dan moved to Drumheller from Edmonton in 1979. Dan was by trade a carpenter but soon found his niche in the Oilfield Industry. Dan's Oilfield Service started with one picker truck, one backhoe and one crew truck. Through his hard work and tenacity his business flourished.
Dan loved his small community and was always among the first to offer up his time and equipment for a wide assortment of community projects. The name Dan's Oilfield Service could be seen on the backs of many young people's sports jerseys, he was a great sponsor of youth sports.
He loved his weekends at the lake and golfing with his close circle of friends. The past few years he enjoyed spending time down south in the sun where he could golf every day and phone home to brag about the weather.
He will be missed and ever loved by; his wife Wanda, sons Chad(Carlie, Jordan & Dillon), Adam (Jessica & Gage), daughters Jennifer Sisson (Ryan, Emma and Gavin), Jillian McCann (Chris & Rylie), Kendra McCann (Ryan, Haydyn & Halli), sister Olive Fortier (Eloi), brother David Tough (Rita), brother Tony McCann (Lynn) and brother Bob Tesan (Mary).
A Celebration of Dan's Life will be held at the BADLANDS COMMUNITY FACILITY on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Skip MacArthur officiating. There will be a donation box for the Badlands Community Facility at the service in lieu of flowers at the family's request. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (403 823 2666).
