Daniel Alfred Severdia better known as “Big Dan” lost his battle with cancer, Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in Beaumont, Texas. “Big Dan” is now riding his Harley in the heavens with his riding buddy, “Botch”.
“Big Dan” was born in Sacramento, California on August 2, 1946 to Marie Winifred Connelley and Howard James Templeton. His mother later married his step-father, Emil Severdia, which raised him. He graduated from Novato California High School in 1964, and later worked for Pacific Telephone Company before being drafted into the Army in January of 1966. He was based in Inchon, Korea and was honorably discharged in 1968. “Big Dan” continued to work for Pacific/AT&T/Lucent Telephone Company in technology with thirty-one years of service before retiring.
“Big Dan” was an avid motorcyclist and loved to travel the United States Harley Davidson style. He loved his dogs and birds and was madly in love with his wife, Janet.
Our lives will never be complete without our Gentle Giant who will be forever in our hearts.
Survivors include his beloved wife and soul mate, Janet Faye Severdia; and brothers, Steve and John Severdia both of California.
Janet and family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Harbor Hospice for their loving kindness and care to Daniel Severdia during his remaining time.
A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the Severdia’s home, 7045 Hwy 12, Vidor. All that wish to celebrate “Big Dan” are welcome.
