Daniel Osborn Blout

September 3 , 1953

January 30, 2017

Daniel passed away after a long campaign to overcome

a breathing disorder. Dan was a great lover of nature.

He earned a degree in earth science at the University of

Northern Colorado and had held a series of jobs relating

to the mysteries of the planet Earth. At his death he

was a deeply appreciated volunteer at the Western

Museum of Mining and Industry.

Dan was the son of Ann Blout, the late well-known

musician and teacher in the Colorado Springs area. His

father was Harry Blout, a retired Air Force officer.

Dan is survived by his beloved younger brother,

Marcus. Dan was delighted to have

grown up in the nature areas of the Air Force

Academy and in the Black Forest. He was a graduate

of Air Academy High School.

It was always a delight to be around Dan. He had a great

sense of humor and provided wry, thoughtful

commentary about the world in which we live.

Plans are being made for a ceremony to distribute

Dan's ashes in a forested area that he would have loved.

Memorial contributions in Dan's memory may be made

to the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225

North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921.