MOUNT VERNON – Daniel D. Beaver, 69, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 21, 1950, in Mount Vernon, the son of William Robert and Mildred (Lifer) Beaver. Dann was a 1968 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and served in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Dann purchased Mount Vernon Overhead Door in 1985. He owned and operated the business until his retirement on Sept. 5, 2020. Dann was an avid Harley Davidson rider and always looked forward to his Daytona and Venice trips with good friend and cohort Denny “Old Man” Haldeman.
Most important to Dann was his family. Always known as their biggest fan, he was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lynn (Moritz) Beaver, whom he married on Sept. 6, 1974; his sons, Brad Beaver and Brett Beaver, both of Mount Vernon; his daughter, Lisa (Jon) Dix of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; grandchildren, Austin Beaver, Adyson Beaver, Lucas Dix, Bristol Dix and Axl Dix; a sister, Karen (Rick) Crothers of Newark and his canine companion Annie.
Dann was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home; 619 E. High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church; 303 E. High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050; with Celebrant the Rev. Father Daniel Olvera. A graveside service with military honors provided by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Dann’s name may be made to Hospice of Knox County.
To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
The Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is honored to serve the family of Daniel D. Beaver.
