Danny Evans

 Danny Edward Evans, 70, passed away at his home in Globe, Arizona on June 14th, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Dan was a lifelong resident of Globe, born December 30, 1947.  He graduated from Globe High School in May of 1967 and volunteered for military service in the United States Navy in September, 1967.  He was stationed for Boot Camp in Long Beach, California, and completed Anti-Submarine Warfare School.  He was stationed for 1 year in Adak, Alaska, then 1 year in San Diego, California and also completed 4 years of Naval Reserves.  He completed Farrier school in Texas, July, 1978.  Dan worked for Copper Cities and Pinto Valley Mines, and then the Gila County Sheriff's office.      Dan had a life-long love affair with the outdoors, horses, western dancing and country music.  He was an accomplished, self-taught guitarist and singer, a love he often shared with loved ones. He was also an accomplished auto-mechanic, a skill that he shared with students that he taught on the reservation.       Dan is welcomed into heaven by his father, Robert E. Evans, his Mother, Lila E. Evans and his great grand-daughter, McKenzie Jackson.  He is survived by his life companion, Betty Clark,  a daughter, Susan Penrod, of Apache Junction, a son, Joshua Evans, of Globe, 4 grand-children, Mark Daou and Kayla Jackson of Mesa and Brayden Evans and Gabrielle Evans of Globe, and one great grand-daughter, Bella Jackson of Mesa.      There will not be services at the request of Dan.  He asked that there be instead, a Celebration of his Life while he was still here and able to enjoy it with his family.  We were so lucky to be able to do this for him.  He will be forever loved and forever missed, but he will always remain in our hearts.