Obituary of Daniel Alvin Marce

DANIEL ALVIN MARCE December 23, 1945 - February 13, 2013 It is with heavy hearts, that the Marce family announces the passing of our beloved Dan. After a tragic accident while vacationing with his wife and friends, Dan was brought home to Regina late Tuesday, and passed away a few hours later with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Jan; his sons Dallas (Michelle), Kelly (Jennifer) and Joel (Ashley); his grandson Ben; his close cousin Mel (Irene); and his brother-in-law Doug. Dan loved Regina, it was where he grew up and spent most of his life, and where he was an active member of the community. Dan loved sports and was an avid fan and loyal to Saskatchewan Roughriders, Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as an enthusiastic participant and coach in various local baseball and hockey teams. He was an enthusiastic golfer, enjoying both the game and its social elements, he looked forward to his weekly games with the guys. Dan married the love of his life, Jan, on April 23rd, 1971. Professionally, Dan worked for Cairns Homes for over a decade, the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the mid 80s and again in the early 90s, Crown Management Board and Printwest from 1997 to 2011, where he produced books on the first 100 years of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the 1966 and 1989 Roughriders Grey Cup championship teams and a book on the legendary Roughrider player, George Reed. Dan had a lifelong passion for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was a dedicated volunteer serving on the Board of Directors from 1993 to 1999, Plaza of Honor Dinner Chairperson, Executive Producer of the Plaza of Honor Dinner from 1993 to present, and as Chair of the Plaza of Honor Selection Committee from 1992 to 2006. The Roughriders were a true labour of love for him. Dan was an extremely loyal husband, father, grandfather and friend, and an exceptionally kind and generous person, who will be dearly missed by the many, many people who loved him. Dan's Funeral Mass will take place at Christ the King R.C. Church, 3239 Garnet Street, Regina, SK on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. His remains will be interred at a later date in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, we welcome anyone so inclined, to make a donation to the Parkinsons research of Dr. Ali Rajput, a cause very dear to Dan. Donations may be made in Dans memory to Parkinsons Research, Royal University Hospital Foundation, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0W8. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com