William James Danilson William James Danilson, “Happy Dan,” passed away on July 4, 2020, in Show Low. He was born to Lawrence and Edna Danilson on Oct. 14, 1925, in Pocatello, Idaho. William spent his youth years in Payson, 50 years in Phoenix, six years in Salinas, Calif., and the last 21 years in Holbrook. William was a United States Marine, private first class, from Nov. 4, 1942, to Dec. 8, 1945. He served in World War II. William was a produce shipper, packer, broker and grower. William is survived by his children, Debera (Horacio) Reyes of Chandler, Arizona; Darsel (Butch) Minter of Holbrook; and Dani (Robert) Casto of Holbrook; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and his sister, Gwen Rohr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonita of 40 years; and his parents. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor handled the arrangements.
