Marvene & I have truly been blessed. We got to spend almost 20 years with Masonic Park neighbors whom we grew to admire and love. Bill and Sharon Dak made a remarkable impression on us and on our entire family. Each time Marvene & I, or any of our family or friends, headed up to our cabins, we couldn't wait to see these dear friends. And we loved to see the way they interacted with each other. The love that Bill and Sharon shared with one another was an endearing example to all of us.

Everyone just loved Bill! I remember telling someone that Bill Dak was one of those people whom you just couldn't get enough of. I loved every minute of time I spent with Bill. He would flash that big old smile, and you just knew he really cared about you. He was a warm, sincere, kind and caring person. And, Bill never met a stranger...because he cared about everyone. We would sit in the Dak's back yard and visit, eat out at various restaurants, play indoor games, or whatever came about in order to spend more time together. Our grandchildren loved them as much as we did. 

We always looked forward to seeing Bill at Masonic Park. And we look forward to seeing him again in Heaven.

Rest in Peace, our dear friend.

James & Marvene Eastham
eastham.j@gmail.com


I have to say I am honored that I got to know Mr. Dak. I met Bill four or five years ago when I became his personal banker and have to say he was one of the finest gentlemen I've ever had the opportunity to chat with. He was so respectful, genuine and you could just tell he cared about others. Every time he would come in to the bank he would always ask how my son was doing in the Army and always tell me to Thank Him for his service while being so humble about his great service and sacrifice for our nation. My heart is heavy knowing this special man no longer walks among us, but I salute you Mr. Dak, a true American, hero, family man and over all great human being, 

Dear Sharon, 

My name is Carlos Perez-Arguello and I was your banker at the bank at Chapel Hills, I am heartbroken from the news of Bills passing... I'm in tears as I write this,  you and Mr Dak were always so incredible with me,  it was due to Bill that I even received a recognition at work because he hand wrote a letter to my manager praising me...I can't believe he's gone,  I know in my heart he's in a better place looking down on us,  as the angel he is... God bless you and may he rest in eternal peace

with all my Love, 
Carlos

My family has had the great pleasure of getting to know the Hartman family over the past many years, and by extension, Bill Dak.  We socialized with Bill on the numerous occasions that Rebekah and Justin so generously opened their home to friends and family for just about any excuse to share friendship, music and laughter.   We didn't get to know Bill real well, but w didn't have to spend much time to learn what a first class guy he is!  From the first time I met him, I felt like his friend.  His genuinely warm and loving personality was obvious.  And that smile - I can still feel that smile!  

I'm sure everyone agrees - we are simply better people for having known Bill.  I'll miss seeing him at the Hartman parties, but he will be there in spirit.  We won't let that be forgotten.

A true gentleman and friend to many! 

Loved working with Bill for many years.  Kind, professional, trustworthy, knowledgeable and truly supportive all wrapped up in one.  I asked Bill a time or two for his thoughts on issues or a decision I was needing to make and he supported me with all the above skills. 

As a co-worker of ours was fighting his health battle with cancer, Bill and he were able to connect and support each other.  I will never forget, with love in my heart, Bill reaching for my hand to give me that little extra support he knew I needed during the Life Celebration for our co-worker who lost his battle many years ago. 

Thank you Bill for your friendship and Sharon for sharing her Bill with many of us. Prayers of healing and good, happy memories to the family. 

A happy memory with my special dad.
Love,
Marc

Dear Bill,
You brought the sunlight to my life. Your spirit and love will always shine bright in my heart.
Love you always,
Sharon

Although I did not know Bill very long or very well, he touched my soul so deeply with his faith and goodness. He was truly a man of God, and it was a blessing to have know him just the little bit I did. I will always remember his kindness and faith in our Lord.

You can shed tears that he is gone
or you can smile because he has lived.
 
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
 
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
or you can be full of the love you shared.
 
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
 
You can remember him and only that he's gone
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
 
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

(I don't know the author of this poem)
 
In loving memory of William Mark Dak, Jr.

I will continue to pray that our Lord will comfort Bill's family with peace and surround them with love.

With my deepest sympathy,
Ingrid

Bill was great at so many things. He was especially great at being a friend. 

Good neighbors share special days and special moments in California.  Bill, Jim and Carl celebrate their birthdays.  Friends and neighbors.

We loved you as a neighbor and friend in California.  And, reconnecting with you when we moved to Colorado.  What special memories we have sharing time with family and friends - family bowling team, golfing, singing, vacationing  and more.  You and your family have meant the world to us.  May God Bless you.

I wanted to be just like him, in all the ways I could. But nobody was quite like Bill. He could light up a room with his warmth, smile, and personality. He will always light our memories. My love goes out to his family and friends, I'm glad to be counted among them.

My heart-felt condolences to the family of William Dak. Jr.  - Billy D was the Best friend that I had while we were in Vietnam . I will never forget him. He made it a lot easier to get through that long year. God bless him !

A life full of love, adventure and happiness... what a gift to witness my Dad living life to the fullest and I promise to continue your example here on Earth. I promise to keep your stories and jokes alive as I share them with my children, my community! I love how you always gave your friends and family nicknames, a small gesture but a mighty connection! My favorite will always be...
Rebekah Lerds, Rebekah Lerds, Is that Daddy's little girl!

I love you Dad!

As we gathered with our own families this holiday weekend to give thanks for many reasons, we also wanted to thank our lifelong friend Billy for allowing us all be a part of his life for over 70 years.
Truly a great person in every sense of the word, Billy was always the gracious host and the life of the party, fun and funny -- always up for a good time.   And, our family and his had many of them together.
We will all sorely miss you, our dear sweet friend.  But we look forward to being reunited one day because as you would always say, “The porchlight is always on.”  God Bless you, Billy.

The Molaisons (Susan, Cheryl and Mike)


It is so nice to see his obituary and share in the life he led, from birth to death. We didn't know much about his whole life but so glad that we do now, reading his obituary.

What a fine person, family man, and American. We loved seeing him the last couple of months in Denver, sharing time with him and Sharon. He will always be remembered by us, thinking about his smile, laughter, and human qualities of goodness, spirituality, and kindness. 

HooWah

Ron and Karen Rubin

He was one of a kind. Dearest of friends. So glad I was able to see him last May to show him our new cabin in Masonic Park . Oh how I will miss him in the summers there. Love you Bill! 

OBITUARY

William Mark Dak Jr.

February 8, 1946 – November 25, 2019

Swan-Law Funeral Directors

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