Daniel C. Todd
May 19, 2013
Daniel C. Todd, 58, died unexpectedly on May 19, 2013. He was born June 24, 1954 in Perry, Iowa, son of Eugene and Virginia Todd. He graduated from Woodward-Granger High School and then went on to attend DMACC. Dan worked as an engineering assistant for Sandlerbilt Homes in Boone, U.S. Homes in Des Moines, and over 30 years at EFCO. In his spare time, he enjoyed sailing, golfing, working on his computer, and was a handyman. He also loved bicycling and participated in many challenging bicycle rides.
Dan is survived by his wife, Karen; mother, Virginia Todd of Des Moines, IA; brother, Tom (Linda) Todd and their sons Kevin and Kyle of Minneapolis, MN; brother, Craig (Stephanie) Todd and their children Nathan, Natalie, and Jocelyn of St. Louis, MO; sister-in-law, Kathy (Chuck) Grove and their son, Casey of Clear Lake, IA; brother-in-law, Jim (Julie) Quandt and their children, John and Sydney of East Moline, IL; brother-in-law, John (Peggy) Quandt and their children, Will and Katie of Cedar Rapids, IA; sister-in-law, Ruth (Monte) Topp of Fertile, IA; numerous cousins; and many friends in the cycling community.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene and his grandparents.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Ave followed by burial at Jordan Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 505 5th Ave Suite 444, Des Moines, IA 50309 or www.INHF.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Steve Hamilton
05/25/2013
Karen
I'm so very sorry to hear just now of Dan's death. Seems as though you two were inseparable, at least when it came to biking. What a nice guy. Every time I saw you two I could expect as friendly smile and kind word from Dan.
He will be greatly missed by many and not forgotten. My condolences, Karen.
Steve
Erik & Michelle Baker
05/24/2013
Karen, we are so sad to hear about Dan. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have such great memories of bike rides and post-ride hanging out with you and Dan. He was a wonderful man. Take care and God bless!
Terry and Bob Beckham
05/23/2013
Karen, please know that my heartfelt prayers are with you, your family and Dan's family. I know you and Dan were a magnificiant team and I could see the love, respect and total joy you both had for each other during the couple of times we got together. Dan is with you, not physically but guiding you in the days ahead and always. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care girlfriend.
Kelly Peters
05/23/2013
Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I never had the opportunity to meet Dan, but I could always clearly see the love you have for him when you speak of him. I hope all those wonderful and loving memories will bring you comfort through the difficult days ahead.
Jim Searcy
05/22/2013
Dan was as impressive of a man and friend that one could hope to meet and know in their lifetime. It was a great blessing for me to have chosen to buy a house next to Dan and Karen 4 1/2 yrs ago when moving to the Des Moines area. Dan always shared his kindness, humor and spirit and he was the big brother I never had. That impact and presence will live with me forever. The Road Dog is moving like the wind in his own Race Across the Sky. Love you Karen!
David Drees
05/22/2013
Dan was a tremendous co-worker and an exceptional guy. The kind of guy I hope my daughters end up marrying. He will be missed dearly by his friends and co-workers. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and Dans Family.
Jennifer Boohar
05/22/2013
Dan will be missed by so many at EFCO. His friendly instant smile and easy going attitude has left a void, but he will never be forgotten. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kimberly Wolfe
05/22/2013
KT, I have been thinking about you and how much I wish I could take this away. You are in my prayers. Love you girl! Take care!
Linda Bucklew
05/22/2013
KT, knowing how much you and Dan loved sailing made me remember this poem. I hope it brings you some peace:
Gone From My Sight.
I am standing upon a seashore, a ship to my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, "There - she is gone!" Gone where? Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side, and she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There - she is gone!" there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!". And that is dying.
Carla Luallin
05/22/2013
Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Barry Landau
05/22/2013
I enjoyed working with Dan periodically over the years and was saddened to hear of his passing. He was a good man, and a dedicated EFCO employee. Our prayers are with the entire family.
Char Bush & Family
05/22/2013
We're so sorry to hear of Dan's passing Karen. You are both such special people and know you along with your families are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please contact me if there's anything I can do in any way to help.
Terry Hevelone
05/22/2013
Karen, I am so sorry to hear that Dan has passed away. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dorothy Allison
05/22/2013
Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. There are no words to express your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May your memories comfort you.
Karen Lovett and J. Nile Fischer
05/22/2013
KT we are so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. Even though we hadn't met Dan yet - we were planning to do that in August - we felt like we knew him through you. Sending our thoughts and blessings from Texas to you and your family.