Daniel LeRoy Fry was born February 16, 1944 to James and Arlis Fry of Seattle, WA. Dan grew up on and attended school in Oak Harbor and graduated from Oak Harbor High School class of '64. Dan joined the U.S Army in 1963 and served his country for 24 years as a facilities engineer, retiring as a 1SG in January 1988.

While serving in Germany, Dan met and married his first wife Christina M Hansen-Fry and had two children, Annaliesa Lorraine Fry-Carter (1967) and James Allen Fry II (1971); they were divorced in 1981. While he was stationed at Ft. Leonard-Wood, MO, Dan met and married his second wife, Debbie Timberlake-Fry, in January, 1984.

After retirement from the military, Dan focused on becoming an EMT and then a paramedic and served with several ambulance companies in this capacity (Stanwood and Tacoma). He was a registered boat captain and worked for Vessel Assist rescuing those stranded on the water. In his later years, he took great pride in becoming a pilot driver for his son's business TRAXX Equipment LLC.

Dan was a true adventurer and enjoyed many years of camping, hiking, road tripping, downhill skiing, scuba diving (he was a master diver and instructor), visiting national parks across the US, and most recently, riding ATV trails hither and yon.

Dan was predeceased by his parents, Jim & Arlis Fry. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Debbie; daughter, Annaliesa Fry-Carter (Daniel); son James Allen Fry II (Kristi). Three siblings, Jan Aukland (Stan); James Fry (Linda) and Jeannie Yocum (Glenn). Seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In honoring Dan's wishes, he was cremated. A celebration of Dan's life will be planned by the family at a later date.

Memorials made be made to your favorite charity in Dan's name.

Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.