Dan Tollefson

Daniel passed away peacefully in his sleep at home March 15, 2012 with his wife Amy at his side.

He was born Dec. 2,1932 in Steele, N.D. to Martin and Mabel Tollefson and joined a sister, Lucille. The family moved to Cheney when he was two. He graduated from Cheney High School in 1951.

After graduating he was called to active duty in the U.S. Naval Mine Division and stationed in Sasabo, Japan. He was released to inactive duty on Sept. 2, 1953. Dan then returned to Cheney to complete his education at Eastern Washington College (University) with a degree in Vocational Education.

On Oct. 4, 1956...