Horseman Daniel Taneyhill of Swartz Creek, Michigan has passed away at the age of 50, and a second set of details regarding arrangements have been announced via Standardbred Canada's commenting section
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The update that SC has received appears below.
We are deeply saddened to report the sudden passing of Dan Taneyhill (50) of Swartz Creek on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Dan was born in Warren, Ohio on June 3, 1958 and was a resident of Swartz Creek for the past 26 years. He married Rosiland Shutts on May 4, 1985.
Dan was a longtime member of the MHHA, USTA and Standardbred Canada and was an enthusiastic owner of many racehorses, including Whataterrificfella p, 1:54.2h ($200,000) and French Galley p, 2, 1:56.1h ($36,000). He turned to training his own horses in 2007 and has amassed earnings in excess of $500,000 in that time. Dan was manager of Harvest House Cafeteria and Coffee Shops; owned Taneyhill Production products for 23 years and was owner of Taneyhill Farm and Stables for the past 10 years.
Surviving are wife Rosiland; three sons; Daniel III, Darren and Matthew; parents, Daniel Sr. and wife Mary Lou, Mary Ann and husband Joe Ring; two sisters, Faith (Donnie) Yauger, Hope (Don) Galbreath; two brothers, Christopher Sr. (Pennie), Timothy (Nan) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Brian Yauger.
The family is being served by Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 W. Hill Road, Flint, MI 48507, 810-235-2345 where visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 22 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23 at the funeral home. Cremation will take place following the service.
Those desiring may make contributions for his children’s college education fund.
We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and many friends; he will be deeply missed.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering our condolences to the family and friends of Daniel Taneyhill.
To Dan's Family &
To Dan's Family & Friends,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We have a high regard for him, he was always kind, thoughtful, and helpful to us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Regards.
It has been a privilege to
It has been a privilege to have known Dan. He was a wonderful person, and horseman. His personality and kind heart will be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to Darren and his family. Stay strong.
Dan'o I know I’m not
Dan'o I know I’m not actually talking to you when I right this message I guess it just makes me feel a little better. I went to your favorite restaurant yesterday and had wings we also played pool, it was so hard because all I could think of was when we would talk you into going to eat and you never wanted to but we always persuaded you to take us, we had so much fun you always smoked us!!! Every time I go to the barn I remember everything about you. All the fun we had... we also worked hard up there. I just miss your always happy face, well almost happy!!! You were a great friend to many but i think somehow I got especially close. When this happed I started to wish I wouldn’t’ have gotten so close because it is so hard. But then I wouldn’t have all the great memories. It’s going to be hard to tell you goodbye tomorrow but I know you look out for me. I wish we could have helped you Dan!!! Well anyways Love You
Please know our thoughts and
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this very difficult time. Darren, know that every time you harness a horse, go to the races, and even make it to the winners circle, your dad will be looking down with his huge, engulfing smile and be so very proud. Keep it going kiddo!!!!!!!
We were very sad to hear of
We were very sad to hear of the death of another great horseman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Your dearly missed Dan. I
Your dearly missed Dan. I miss the smart remarks we made in the barn to one another it always made me smile,as this is what I'll think about as I race your horse tonight. You would be so proud of Darren for being so strong, which I will try to follow. As I commented days ago , there always lots to be said that you my friend Dominated saturday night on the track but a lifetime to your family and friends.I wish you more luck tonight and peace forever.It will be my honour to meet your family tomorrow but it will also bring much sorrow as I will have to say "farewell to my good friend". We miss you and love you Dan.
only talk to you once easy
only talk to you once easy to tell you had a kind heart may GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY TILL WE MET AGAIN AT JESUS RETURN .
Dan...When I first met you
Dan...When I first met you we were once a week rivals (GQ Moment--Wahtaterrificfella)we battled for the colt stakes championship that year. No matter the out come of each race you always showed great sportsmanship. That is why you will always be known as a great friend to every one you thoched. I will miss seeing you and saying "hows Tan Dannyhill doing today?" My prayers are with you and your family
Your gracious smile will be
Your gracious smile will be sadly missed. Your thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow. Rest in peace!
My deepest sympathies to the
My deepest sympathies to the entire Taneyhill family. I got to know him quite well in the early 2000's, and can honestly say there wasn't a nicer man around. We will all miss you Dan.
Our deepest sympathy to the
Our deepest sympathy to the Taneyhill family. Dan will be dearly missed by all in the backstretch at Windsor Raceway. He was a pleasure to be around and a wonderful man.
My thoughts and prayers go
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. Dan will be truly missed and will always have a special place in my heart. Love, Laurie
Our hearts and prayers go
Our hearts and prayers go out to Dans' wife and family,he will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Dan Tannyhill.....just a
Dan Tannyhill.....just a streight up good guy. I genuinlly enjoyed being around him as did so many others. He was a good freind to my family and me. Thinking of the future around the farm and at the track without Dan is sad. There are way too few guys like him in this world and I will miss him greatly. My prayers are with Rozz, Daniel, Darren, and Mathew.
I was shocked and deeply
I was shocked and deeply saddend by the news of Dans passing. Dan was always a respectful and joyous person to be around and I looked forward to visiting with him when he came North to race. His big laugh and smile will be missed by all. My condolences go out to the Taneyhill and although we cannot make it to the services our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cynthia and Stephen Davis
If anyone has recent
If anyone has recent pictures of my brother Dan in the winners circle or other please send them to me at [email protected]. Thank you so much.
It warms my heart to know
It warms my heart to know that my brother had so many friends at StandardBred. I wish there was an opportunity for me to attend a race with him over the past 4 years to meet everyone. I now understand why he loved racing at StandardBred. He did share a few stories so some of the names are familiar. If you get a chance to attend the calling hours / funeral at the Swartz Funeral Home (1225 West Hill Rd in Flint) on Wed, Thurs or Friday please introduce yourself. We loved him so much and appreciate all the kind words. God bless you.
This kind hearted man will
This kind hearted man will be greatly missed.
Anyone who had the pleasure of being in his company knew what a great man he truly was.
Our hearts go out to the family and friends!!
R.I.P. DAN DEEPEST RESPECT
R.I.P. DAN DEEPEST RESPECT BIG TOM AND WILLY WINDSOR RACEWAY TRACKCREW
my deepest sympathy to the
my deepest sympathy to the taneyhill family,u will be missed
I dont even know where to
I dont even know where to start Dan. You were such a great friend to Tyler and I. We are going to miss you so much. You were always there to pick me up when i was down, give me good advice, and always the big hugs that im going to miss so much. We have alot of great memories and i will never forget any of them. Working for you was always alot of fun. It wont be the same racing without you,or you calling me after my horses race and just chatting about them. I will miss you so much Dan you were the best! My deepest sympathy to Rozz, Darren,Daniel,and Mathew. I love you Dan!
Missy
To Darren and all the
To Darren and all the Taneyhill family, It is with deepest sorrow and sympathy that I send condolences at the loss of Dan, your father/husband/friend. He was a wonderful man. I know the pain is great right now, but I believe he would want us to celebrate his life. All the things that he did in his 50 years!Businesses, having kids, so many horses, so many friends in so many places! He will be remembered forever.Your friend, Pam
It was a pleasure to have
It was a pleasure to have known such a great guy. Dan was truly an ambassador for the racing industry. I will miss your great laugh and friendly smile. My deepest sympathy to has family.
Cathy & Jim
Dan I just want to thank you
Dan I just want to thank you for all the fun laughs you gave me I looked up to you!!! I never thought that the last time I would hear from you would have been when I told you about your very first write-up on S.C on the phone - you were so proud of your horses and yourself. You did so much for Marc and myself. I'm just thankful that we had the great opportunity to know you as well as we did.
I promise I will take all that you taught us and live by that. you were a very good friend I LOVE YOU Dan take care of yourself up there. I now know that life is way too short and as long as I live like you did I will have a wonderful life. Hang in there Darren, Daniel, Matt, and, Ross he was a great man and he will be missed.
You were always so good to
You were always so good to all of us. You always had a way of making everyone around you smile. You had to be the most laid back man we knew, nothing ever seemed to bug you. It is unreal that we won't see you at the track anymore or hear your laugh or watch as you torcher Nikki and make us laugh. You were and always will be our favorite american competition -- you will be sincerely missed. Heart felt sympathy to Dan's wife and boys - you were blessed to have such a great man in your lives.
Dan was terrific horsemen,
Dan was terrific horsemen, and an all around great guy. You will be missed greatly by your many friends. It was a pleasure having you as a friend for such a long time. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family in this time of need.
Tim S. & Northville Downs
We were so saddened to here
We were so saddened to here of the passing of Dan.He will be missed!His life was way too short on this earth.We all need to realize that today may be our last and live it to the fullest with all the love we can!! God bless you Rox,Daniel,Darren,Matthew. You all are in our prayers! Phil&Penny C.
Its always unfortunate when
Its always unfortunate when we lose a member of the racing community, but when we lose a guy like Dan, the loss is unspeakable. I know that Dan didn't have an enemy in the backstrtch. "Mr. Taneyhill" you will be very dearly missed. Your friend.
As we mourn the loss of a
As we mourn the loss of a 'BIG HEARTED GUY' who gave us many words of wisdom, advice and a helping hand (even at 1:30 AM). He will never be forgotten. Our prayers go out to his wife and his boys. We send our deepest sympathy. He will be missed very much by all of us in the industry.
Dan, You are such a great
Dan,
You are such a great guy. You always had a smile on your face no matter what. When your horse never raced good one night you would always say there is always next week. You were a great guy and you had such a great heart. I will never forget you and I hope you rest in peace. It is sad to see you go so soon. Love Taylor Fritz
we are so sorry for your
we are so sorry for your loss. Dan was an awesome horsemen. He was always there to lend a helping hand when anyone needed it. he will be missed and we will be thinking of him and the family often,you will always be in our hearts and prayers
To Dan's Family &
To Dan's Family & Friends,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We have a high regard for him, he was always kind, thoughtful, and helpful to us. You have our deepest condolencies.
Regards.
The Taneyhill family is in
The Taneyhill family is in my thoughts and prayers....may you find the strength to get through this difficult time.
Dan....you will be truly missed. R.I.P. my friend.
Dan will be sadly missed by
Dan will be sadly missed by us along with everyone that knew him. He was a great guy. Working with him in Windsor was always fun. He was the best boss anyone could ever ask for him. His booming voice and loud contagious laugh will be missed in the paddock for a long time to come. Our deepest sympathy to Dan's wife and boys.
R.I.P Mr. Dan
R.I.P Mr. Dan Taneyhill!!
You will be forever missed by all of us at the track.
Thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and family. Stay strong!!
wishing my deepest sympathy
wishing my deepest sympathy wife and sons you will be missing has a great horseman i will see you updaire some day so we talk horses sincrely norm dessureault
Although it doesn't seem
Although it doesn't seem real the tears don't stop, if I had only known the hug you gave me last night was last one I would've never let go. It has been our pleasure to have known you and worked with you. Your big heart, your gentle hand and of course your wonderful words of wisdom are and have already been dearly missed.Are new years plans have come to rest, but are hearts are left broken. I wish your wife and family our deepest sympathy. You were a special man to both Mark and I and always very appreciated. My words can not express enough about the wonderful person I thought you were. I am very greatful for the picture and message you wrote me last week. May you my man Dan rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten. Love Nikki and Mark
It's so hard to believe that
It's so hard to believe that Dan is no longer with us. Any and everyone that knew him, had nothing but good things to say about him. He was full of fun and loved to joke with the people at the track. He had a great love for his horses. Our hearts and prayers go out to Dan's wife and his sons. Hoping that you may find some comfort in the fact that Dan was thought so much of by all. With our deepest sympathy.
As a member of the younger
As a member of the younger generation in harness racing, I've always looked to the older generations for guidance and advice. Dan was a stand up guy who wouldn't think twice about lending a helping hand, or showing us 'young guns' a thing or two. (And believe me, he did)
There are no words that any one person can say to ease the pain of losing such a prominent member of the racing communuity; but the support of that same group can help to ease his passing, and bring closure to an enormous loss not only for the Taneyhill family; but the entire sport of Harness racing.
Here's to the great gig in the sky, Dan.
R.I.P Dan..You will be
R.I.P Dan..You will be missed by everyone
R.I.P Dan. Your friend,
R.I.P Dan.
Your friend,
BIG LOU.
Dan will be missed by so
Dan will be missed by so many. He was a good horseman and a great man. I cannot express enough sympathy for his wife and three sons. You are all in our prayers. Take good care of each other and the horses that meant so much to him. God bless.
We'll miss you Dan.
We'll miss you Dan.
R.I.P Dan. You will be
R.I.P Dan. You will be greatly missed.
god bless
god bless
You are in our thoughts and
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thanks Dan for all the great
Thanks Dan for all the great memories and what a wonderful time it was working and paddocking for you in Indiana. Missy and I enjoyed you so much and we were always excited when it was our night to paddock! She was always #1 and I was #2. I'll always remember the great advice and talks we had about life. Thanks for everything Dan, you were a great friend and a great man. That awesome smile will be missed so much. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Taneyhill family in this time of need...