Message from Troy Wahr - June 26, 2017 at 04:38 PM

I worked for Dan while he was up on the hill as you entered Lake City- at Dan's Standard. I learned a lot about cars, life, and how to treat people while I was there. He maintained a file where your good name and your word was all you needed to get $5.00 worth of gas to hold you over until payday. A handshake was a bond back then... I left to join the Army and many times when I returned to Lake City I'd go visit him in his new location on Beeler Rd. During one visit I told him, "For al I learned working with you I should have been paying you." With his quick wit and a smile he told me I owe him $700.00! What a character.

Message from Ron Schafer - June 25, 2017 at 04:57 PM

I had an old safari van that I always took in to Dan to patch up. He could keep anything running, great backyard mechanic. He used to say when there was no more help for my van he would retire. He finally said it was ready for junk yard. But he didn't retire:wink:. He will be missed. Especially when I go by his garage:disappointed:

Message from Maria (Garma) Ness - July 02, 2017 at 10:23 AM

I have very fond memories of Dan growing up in Lake City - or as my father would call him “Danny”. My family appreciated his good work ethic running his business - honest, trustworthy. But at the heart of that - Dan was just a really a good guy. When I think about or see my dad’s yellow Triumph TR7 - I think of Danny. He kept that thing running for years for us! Rest peace. Lake City has lost a good friend.

Message from francine vaughn - June 29, 2017 at 09:07 PM

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Kevin and francine(Vanderstow) vaughn.

Message from Roger Chase - June 28, 2017 at 03:05 PM

Dan was a master at getting your car back on the road and he never charged enough. My mechanic and friend for over 30 years, he will be missed.

A candle was lit by Tom & Jan Anderson - June 26, 2017 at 05:35 PM

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Tom & Jan Anderson lit a candle in memory of Dan Gene DeBree

Message from Bill (and Eileen) Jones - June 26, 2017 at 08:50 AM

THE CLASS OF '68There is a spaceIn our heartsMuch larger and emptierThan the chair you used to occupySurrounded by friends,The air filled with the soundsOf raucous laughterYour huge handCaressing a sweatingMug of beer,One day we willSee you again old friendBut that timeWill have to wait,Until then we will gaze sadlyAt your empty chair - You were the "class"of '68!Our sincere sympathies to Dan, his family, and friends. He will truly be missed.Bill & Eileen Jones

Message from Young Funeral Home - July 01, 2017 at 12:31 PM

Young Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Dan Gene DeBree

Message from Jeff Canole - June 30, 2017 at 04:58 AM

Loved the guy, always be in my heart...

Message from Wayne Everett - June 29, 2017 at 10:08 AM

Dan: Thank you for taking care of a car or truck problem for us, above all for being sincere, honest and dependable. Reading other comments are a tribute to you, and many of us have lost a great friend. Friday, your sisters and all the DeBree family will be in our thoughts and prayers, please foregive us for being out of town on medical issues.God Bless. The Everetts

Message from tony walenjus - June 26, 2017 at 09:46 PM

Dan was a true friend, he would do anything he could to help. Won't be the same without Dan.

Message from John Duane - June 26, 2017 at 04:40 PM

A wonderful guy, gone too soon. Dan bailed me out many a time with his skills and always did it with humble pride. Just like an old fashioned doctor, He came to the house to fix your ills. I am honored to have known him. May he rest in peace. John Duane

Message from June 25, 2017 at 07:06 PM

Florist Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Dan Gene DeBree.

Message from Ken and Katie - July 14, 2017 at 03:34 PM

Dan, You were a true friend to all.....We're going to Miss yoU!

A candle was lit by Jeff & Connie Canole - June 30, 2017 at 04:54 AM

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Jeff & Connie Canole lit a candle in memory of Dan Gene DeBree

A candle was lit by Gerry Seger - June 29, 2017 at 08:41 AM

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My thoughts and prayers are with Dan's family. Dan was like a "security blank" who was always there to fix your problem. He was a friend and as I described him in a book I wrote, he was my "angel" in disguise, as he has been to many others. Dan was kind, thoughtful, honest, trustworthy and all the qualities that made him who he was. You knew after he worked on your vehicle, it would work and not have something else go wrong after you drove away. I could leave a signed blank check for him for car repairs and knew I could trust him. Lake City has lost one of it's BEST !!! Gerry Seger

Message from Gloria Garma - June 28, 2017 at 08:35 AM

Dan was so good to us when we still in Lake City, every time we need service for our car, instead on bringing my car to his shop, he goes to the house and pick up my car, you will be miss Dan