Daniel Lynn Large Obituary

Daniel (Danny) Lynn Large was born April 3, 1946 in Florence, Arizona to James Walter Jr. and Helen Large. He entered his place of rest in Paradise peacefully on September 13, 2023 . He is preceded in death by both parents, JW and Helen Large, brother Larry , niece Deidre and nephew Rodney.

Also by his in laws Buddy and Mattie Lou Tucker. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Nancy and their two children Tara (John) Garcia and Rocky (Christina) Large, seven grandchildren Emily (Jayden) Smith, Celeste, Lane, Samantha, Alexis, Lacee (Brandon) and John (Sidney), and four great grandsons. Also those who loved him and will miss him deeply, brother Gary (Ernie) sister Jani (Joe) Howard, five sisters in law and three brothers in law , 25 nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews, cousins friends and his devoted dog Gunner.

Danny grew up in Mammoth and San Manuel where he graduated from SMHS in 1964 then attended EAC in Thatcher, Glendale College and CAC Ariviapa. He honorably served in the United States Seabees from March 21, 1967 to Feb, 10, 1970. He was stationed in Adak Alaska for a year where he was able to serve with his brother for several months before being deployed to Viet Nam for a year.

He returned home to Mammoth and worked in the Magma Mine for a year before taking off on a cross country trip with cousin Dwight ., Thats where he met the love of his life Nancy in Texas and they married a year later in June 1972. He returned to Mammoth and worked his way up to Supervisor in the smelter at Magma/BHP and they raised their family . He lived his life his way and eventually became a very devoted Christian man before passing with his family at his side.

A celebration and honor of his life is planned for Sept. 30 at 5 PM at his home in Mammoth. Refreshments will be served afterwards.. No gravesite services as he will be cremated.