My Best Friend - By RaeJean

One of my most memorable outings with Dan was of a special Christmas weekend night when we went to Salt Lake. Dan asked me at work if I would go to the Joseph Smith movie with him. I said yes, and the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye, showed how excited he was to share the gospel with me. He acquired tickets and we went to the movie. Brad and Kara came too and we planned a full night of fun. After the movie, we went on a carriage ride around temple square to see the lights. Next, we were off to the Melting Pot for dinner. I had such an amazing time. Dans love of the gospel and his amazing love for his family and friends is something that I will always remember about him. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him!! Thanks Dan for your amazing strength, love and testimony of the gospel. You are a great example!

Your friend forever, RaeJean

Dan - By Blake & Carolyn Corbridge

One of our favorite memories of Danny is going to the Burger Bar and seeing him smile at Carolyn and I from behind the hamburger grill. He would immediately come out to the window to greet us and share his excitement of seeing us there. He then stated that he would take special care of our order. We knew that we were important to him. We could tell that he enjoyed his work there and they who worked with him enjoyed his presence. Now when we go to Burger Bar for our evening refreshment, we always comment how it is just not the same without Danny's smile radiating from behind that hamburger grill. Still, we do enjoy having and discussing the memory of him there. We miss him. He is a true guardian angel to all of us.

Blake & Carolyn Corbridge

Nephew Dan - by LaDale VanderDose

One of my fondness memories of Danny was the famous water fight on Grandma’s birthday.  That was the water fight that Bruce started.  He did throw the first glass of water.  I know I was there.   Well anyway that started the biggest water fight ever.  The whole neighborhood was watching.  I of course had to get revenge.   I couldn’t let my brother get away with throwing water at his older sister.  I was holding my own in the fight, but then Danny appeared on the scene.  I think he was secretly on my brother’s side, because every time I turned around there was Danny soaking me with another glass of water.  Then the fight was between Danny and me.  One glass after another we were going after each othert.  I got him good, but if the truth be known I was on the losing side.  He was just too fast.  I was soaking wet.  That is a day I will long remember.  I miss Danny.  I would like a another water fight with him.  I’m sure I would win this time. ( Well maybe not, but it would be worth a try)  So………………..Danny when I meet up with you again.  Watch out.  I may have another glass of water hiding behind my back. 

Love  Always LaDale

The Neighbor Boy - Katie Lightfoot Simpson

Here's my memory of Danny, kind of short silly- but it's what I remember most :)

I remember Danny frantically chasing Shadow (the family dog) around when she would escape from the yard.  Danny would always be so apologetic and polite about it, it was pretty cute.  Of course I also remember Danny playing with my little brother Kris, and the other neighborhood kids.  Danny was just an all around great guy.  I know he has touched so many lives just by who he was.

With love,
Katie (Lightfoot) Simpson

My Big Brother - Steven Taylor

One of my fondest memories of Danny was the time at Lake Powell when we broke down in the middle of the lake.  We all decided that we would get out and push, but Danny was smart enough to realize we weren't going to get anywhere with that.  So, he stayed in the boat and filmed us and laughed at us because we were trying to do this.  This is probably something I will never forget because in hind sight it's kind of funny how we tried something so dumb and Danny knew better.

Another one of my favorite memories was a time when Bradan and I where staying over at his house for some reason and he had us do family home evening.  Right before we started Danny noticed that Brad had his book mark and was telling him to give it back but Brad wouldn't saying it was his.  So they stayed at this stalemate until we started and the first scripture we read said, " Will a man rob God?" and right as Brad read that Danny said, "Will Brad rob Dan?" and we all had a good laugh.  I remember this so well because at the time I thought it was strange to have family home evening with just Danny, Brad, Bradan and me, but I was glad in the end because not only did we have a good spiritual experience, we had a good laugh.

My Older Brother - Bradan Taylor

My favorite memory would be going to lake Powell with Danny twice or always going to his apartment to spend the night or going on camping trips and sitting around the fire. Or when we went boating and a few of us just went in the boat or the times he would come down to Payson and the stories that he would tell us or just driving around in either his car or truck was always fun.

My Brother Danny - by Tara Taylor Villarreal

Danny was the best brother anyone could ask for. He was kind, sharing, loving, and an example to me. I remember growing up sharing bunk beds and one night we were up late because he was teaching me the ABC's and how to count to 100. I was so excited the next day and wouldn't stop repeating what I had learned. Danny was one of those people that you could always count on to be there if you needed someone to talk to. He always had good advice to give to me when ever I asked for it. One of my most favorite memories is the summer we went to Lake Powell and the boat died in the middle of the lake. We all thought it was because it ran out of gas so he decided that everyone should get out and push it while he stayed in the boat nice and dry.  If it wasn't the boat dying then it had to be a car/truck that didn't work. I remember getting a call one afternoon from him asking me if I could get my boyfriend's mini van to come and tow his big black truck because it had died in the middle of a street. Danny always had the wildest adventures and lived life to the fullest. I'll never forget all the good times we had. Love and miss you Danny!