Daniel Edward Leask
January 28, 1954 - February 19, 2022
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Daniel Edward Leask
January 28, 1954 - February 19, 2022
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpectant loss of our beloved husband, brother and uncle Daniel Edward Leask on February 19, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Roxana Leask; siblings Debra (Palmblad),Tamera (Chavarria), David H. Leask; nephews Curt and Kyle (Palmblad), Alex and Anthony (Chavarria) and niece Brittany (Hayward). His father Edward C. Leask and mother Janice (Peterson) preceded him. A lifelong resident of Metlakatla, Alaska and member of the Gispwudwada (Killer Whale clan). Daniel had many friends and relatives both local and far who hecared about deeply and remained in contact with. He loved sports and excelled from early age in both baseball and basketball. He coached basketball at the middle and high school levels in Metlakatla.
In later life he organized adult league fast pitch baseball for Whatcom County WA and lower B.C. Canadian teams. He was the family historian honoring both his Native and Scandinavian roots. A true teacher, Dan taught grades K-8th in Metlakatla for 10 years, as well as teaching for Lummi tribal schools. A passionate musician, Daniel played drums and organized several bands. He loved his music. A passionate Pickleball player, Dan introduced the sport to Metlakatla and attended league play throughout SE Alaska. A lover of many things he enjoyed all kinds of experiences. He perfected baking the chocolate chip cookie and always knew where to find the best chocolate cakes. Many loved him and we miss him so, we weren’t ready for him to leave us. Daniel had great faith in God and spread the word to others. An upcoming celebration of Dan’s life will be held in Metlakatla to be announced
Memories can be shared at Molesfarewelltributes.com.
10 responses to Daniel Edward Leask
Bill Fish says:
March 3, 2022
Cousin Danny: Love you big guy!
When we were growing up it seemed like a rare weekend when you, Debbie, Tammy, David and my sister Bonnie and brother Kenn didn’t get together. We would shoot hoops, toss around a football, or play some baseball. I remember going to James Madison Jr High School where Uncle Ed would hit us fly balls and we’d try to catch them…seems like he’d hit them so high we could barely see where they went! Where has time gone….?
Liza and I have the pickle ball paddles and balls you sent us. Believe it or not there is a pickle ball club in little La Pine, Oregon….we are going to learn how to play this Spring after the snow melts. I wanted to send you a picture of us playing. I’m sure somehow you will know we put them to good use.
Love Always, your cousin Bill
Pudgie Blandov (Fred) says:
March 4, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Leask family.
I will miss seeing Danny occasionally at the mini mart , market and post office. We had our short visits during these times we seen each other. And every time we ran into each other he would always say to me Pudge you want to go swimming. Just a little personal joke between us. We would talk about sports mostly on these short visits. He was a child hood friend. I will miss my Dear Friend. R. I. P. MY DEAR FRIEND DANNY
Iris Kober says:
March 4, 2022
From my Mom Ruth Booth she was very Thankful for Danny making many many Copies of CD’s of our Duncan Memorial Church Choirs from 1963 and local Band Groups, you are missed Thank you as she has given the copies to her Children and Grandchildren so the Great Grandchildren can hear how talented Metlakatla truly is. Condolences to the Leask Family. From my son Roger, David Hewson and Chris Leask Send their Condolences and Thank you for giving them equipment to inhance their music.
To Roxanne Leak and Family Condolences and prayers lifted up. All our Love from Iris Kober Family
Victoria.Hayward Wagner says:
March 4, 2022
My Sincerest Condolences to the Leask family. May God Bless you All 🙏💙🙏.
Danny you will be missed dearly.
Rayo says:
March 4, 2022
I’m going to miss playing music with Danny, Some of the best music I’ve ever made in my life was with Danny along with the rest of the “Tribute” Band. Godspeed my friend