Daniel Roderick Christian

Daniel Roderick Christian, Sr., passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016, comfortably at his home, in the presence of his wife, Pamela Christian, who deeply cared for him and loved him since they were happily married, 17 years ago on April 17, 1998.  He was 84 years old.   He was born on January 22, 1932, in Metropolis, Illinois.  Together, Daniel and Pamela lived in their home in Overgaard, Arizona.  Dan fought a long battle with cancer that eventually took him, much too soon.Daniel grew up in Mesa, Arizona, where he was a graduate from Mesa High School.  He then went on to attend Arizona State University, graduating with his degree in electronics.After his accomplishments at ASU, Dan proudly served our great country, in the United States Air Force, from August 1954 until he retired, at the rank of Lt. Colonel, on August 31, 1975. Daniel was a pilot in the Air Force for 21 years and served 5 tours in Vietnam.Dan went on, after retirement from the Air Force, to become the construction inspector for the Mesa Unified School District . After retiring again, he moved to Christopher Creek, Arizona, in 1990. The Gentleman Worker lived in the family cabin that he and his father had built from the ground up.  Dan was the water engineer for See Canyon Homes, until he became ill.Daniel is survived by:  his loving wife, Pamela Christian; his children:  Tracy Kohlwey, Tamara Christian, and Daniel Roderick Christian, Jr.   Dan loved and was so proud of his seven grandchildren:  Ryan, Caitlin, and Tyler Ewart, Josh and Samantha Kohlwey, and Madisen and Tatum Christian; 1 great-grandchild, Kody Ewart; and he is also survived by his sister, Lorna Strauch and his brother, Don Christian.