I only knew Dan in the last few days of his life. I am touched by his faith & courage in his last moments. I am humbled and awed by a man who didn't spend any time worrying about himself but rather prayed for every single person who walked into his room.

I wrote this to my dad before he passed away to let him know he would always be my Superman and what ever decision he would make we would be there by his side no matter what.


You are my SuperMan

All my life you have been and still are unstoppable 

Being so strong benching at 300 

Using distance to strengthen your eyes

Running a mile in 7 min. like the speed of slow light 

Kryptonite is hitting you,

Feeling tired
Feeling weak
With all the pain you do not seek

Feeling scared and unprepared
Are feelings that we all share

In whatever you decide
We will be by your side

We all hold hands with each other
With love and hope for you dad

(Babycakes & Daughter)

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Christopher Reeve

This was my dad, Dan Rodriguez. He was a hero to all of us. Our Superman. He was also our best friend including me. I had the honor to be his daughter. My dad was a best friend to many of us. Many of us can relate to Dan being our best friend.

For 30 years of my life he taught me so much about life, school, writing, speaking, career, family, sports, to be hero, but also of the Lord. The Lord was close to his heart. He spent many of his days with the Lord on earth and in ministry to others. Dan was a man of prayer and reading the Bible. He spent his last days with his close friends and family praying. Dan had the honor to give blessings to us even though he was in pain. Dad was a giving man. Once dad told me that he never wanted his children or grandchildren to go through cancer. He was willing to die for us if we caught cancer.

Life- Dan was a teacher to all of us. Words can't express how much my dad taught us about life. There were many wisdom lessons that my dad taught us.

Writing- Dad was a writer. Many of you may not know but dad loved to write. My dad & I shared something common with each other, one of them being our talent to write. He wanted to write a book many years ago but did not pursue it. In his last days, we spent some time at night reading his own stories.

Speaking engagements- Dan was involved with Toastmaster when he worked for Mobil Oil. Dan had a way with his words as he spoke in public with confidence. It taken him a lot of years of practice to speak in public but he accomplished being excellent speaker.

Career- Dan obtained his bachelor degree at the age of 30 from Pam Am University. Dad worked for Mobil Oil for many years. My dad loved working Mobil Oil and took us to work sometimes. I remember one summer I got a temp. job working with Mobil Oil at the age of16. My dad and I spent our time together that summer going to work and having lunch together. Those were priceless moments for me working with my dad.

In 99, Dan was laid off from Mobil Oil. Dad went to EDS from 1999-2001. Laid off again because of the economy after 9-11. I watched my dad for 6 months look for a job. My dad was not giving up to find a job and to help his family. Then, my dad landed the Wal-Mart job as assistant manager in 2002. My dad worked a few years with Wal-Mart. He learned a lot about the retail business that made him stronger as person in life. Then, my dad went from Wal-Mart to Safety-Kleen in the Accounting position. My dad was the happiest person when he got Safety-Kleen job because he was back doing what he loved, which was being challenge with numbers. When he landed Safety-Kleen job that is when he got colon cancer and continued to work with Safety-Kleen after he beat cancer. Then, my father moved from Safety-Kleen to QuickSilver. I remember my dad telling me that he was happy to work in the oil industry again. He was happy to being his field again. He felt like he was working his first job at Mobil Oil. My dad loved what he was doing in his career because of the colleagues, the challenges, coming up with new projects, and friendships. Some people strive to be the best and make money but my dad was the opposite. He was man who had humility, who wanted to serve others and give of himself.

Family- Dan was a family man. You bet that my dad received # 1 father's day gifts each year. My dad would not miss any of our important events. As a family we traveled together each year on our family vacations. We ate as family, went to church, and watched lots of movies. Dan was not only a father to us but a father to many. Many of us will miss my father.

Sports- During his off time dad loved to watch sports in person or on TV. Dad told me once that he watched the cowboys when he was young boy and that is why he had a love for the Dallas Cowboys.

To be hero- My father helped us children in times of trouble. When we went through scary moments in our lives which our father was there with us to pray and read the Bible. I remembered as a child being scared when there was tornado in our area. My dad prayed with us to drive the storms away. He did the same thing when I was coming back from China this summer to pray for my safety when there was a typhoon in China and I came home with no issues.

A hero sometimes through weakness with his health...In 2006, I watched my dad as he dealt with colon cancer the first time. It was the hardest moment of his life of going through long weeks of chemo and radiation but my dad wanted to live and go back to work. Dad did eventually went back to work in 2007. Dad went through cancer 2nd time in his lungs. Dad was a fighter as he went through hand full of surgeries in the past month but my dad continued to fight until he was called home.

Man of the Lord- My dad was man of the Lord. He prayed for you even though you did not know it. He would spend early mornings as he drove work to praying for many of you, at his desk, or in his quiet place. My dad was not flashy about his religion. My dad was not in ministry or pastor but he shared his faith when you were going through something in your life. My dad accepted you for who you were. My dad had unconditional love for you even if you did wrong to him. My dad taught us to be like Jesus and to share your faith no matter.

Dan will always be remembered in our hearts, and as my dad would tell me in his last days, “Look to Jesus”.

Isleen the Queen as dad always called me.

I will always miss dad and he will always be in my heart.

It was so sad to hear about losing Dan.

I met Dan at Safety-Kleen. I liked talking to him in Spanish. After we left the company, we continued our friendship. When my brother was diagnosed with skin cancer, I asked Dan about the illness and the treatment. Dan always asked me about my brother’s health every time we communicated.

Dan was an excellent co-worker, honest in his job and respectful gentleman. Even though he was busy, he always made time to help me when I had English questions. Our emails were written in “Spanglish”.
 
Dan was very proud of his family and their achievements.

May God bless and comfort his Family.


Sincerely,

Dan and I have been very good friends for the past 7 - 8 years.  We spent some very good times together at our past employment with Precision Energy Services.  We have continiued to encourage one another over the years and share with each other.

I loved to pray with Dan and his prayers were a strength to me.  We prayed together the Friday before his passing and his words empowered me to make an important change in my life.

Dan cared about me and has helped me through some challenging times.  He was an angel in my life.  I pray that he can continue to watch over me.

Like all of us, Dan has grown his entire life to become the great person that we all knew him to be.  He would want us all to learn from this experience and become stronger, more loving, more kind and more Chrit-like because of it.

Dan, may we meet again someday is my humble and sincere prayer.

Your brother and friend in Christ,

Stephen

He is such a caring person, a very kind and calm man.  He is missed by all of us.  We are all hoping for the best and praying for him, you and all his family.  He is so proud of all of you in his family and rightfully so.   Please tell him he is in our thoughts and always in our prayers. 

Warmest regards, Carol

Dan,

 

   You know I Love you Bro. You have ment so much to me. All the times I would call you with my "Seem to be world ending issues" and you would listen and always pray the most awesome prayer with me. You always had it under control. I know your heart and know you have angles around you my friend. Love and prayer 

 

                         


Lowell Bailey

Isleen and Family- My prayers are with you all and may the Lord watch over each of you as you walk this journey.
 
Love 

Leslie Samra

I also know Dan from work at Quicksilver Resources.  Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers!!  God Bless all of you!!


BARB CARLSON

Hi Dan and Family,
 
I am a co-worker from Quicksilver and I was so sad to hear the news that you were in the hospital and dealing with this situation.  I want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family and that the Lord Most High will be with you and give you strength to endure all of this.  I always knew you were a very special man of God because of your demeanor...your friendliness and kindness shined thru your spirit to us all everyday...I think you were probably one of the kindest men I have ever met...I know you walk close to God, as your life showed that...I am praying you will rest under His healing wings and be healed.
 
Loretta


Loretta Davis

Romans 6:4 
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
 
God Bless!
 
 


Scott Conder

Good Morning.  Just wanted to send my condolences for all the family.  I work in Glen Rose, talked to Dan on the phone once in a while.  When he came to the office I got to talk to him for short periods of time.  He was a very very nice and respectful man.  He was here to do his job and always had a friendly attitude in his speech/always!  May God bless him.  He now rest in God's arms.

LINDA YOUNG

Our sincere sympathies to Dan’s family, may you find comfort and peace in Gods love.  I had the privilege of working with Dan and he will be missed.

 
Darrell and Trava Weaver



TRAVA WEAVER


Isleen & Rodriguez Family:
 
We are very sorry for your lose, and we would like you to know that we hold you close to our hearts in prayer, during this difficult time.
 
Your father fought like an amazing warrior and we feel privileged about knowing him.
 
Emily, thank you so much for your words of encouragement and good advise to us...amazing woman and all the family... thinking about helping others.
 
Holding you in our prayers. We know he is with Jesus.
 
With love,


Andy & Flori de la Garza

Isleen and your family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in the loss of your dad.  I can tell that you admired and loved him very much.

Dr. Carolyn Spain



Carolyn Spain

Heaven welcomed a wonderful and kind man home today.  I worked with Dan at Quicksilver and I will miss his infectious smile and beaming warmth.  We spoke of our Faith many times and I know with all my heart...Dan knew his savior well.  Such brings me comfort, that he is no longer suffering or in pain.  His worries and fears are over.  To his family, I offer my sincere condolescenses.  You are all in my prayers.  The greatest thing he left to each of you....was each other.  May God comfort and keep you....please take it one breath at a time....and we your Quicksilver Family are here for you, always. 

Laura Dawn Ledbetter

I knew Dan from my early days at Mobil Oil and we are both UT - Pan Am alumni. Dan was a friend of mine.  Dan was a kind and loving man.  Always had nice things to say about everyone, never said anything negative about anyone.  I enjoyed Dan's company very much.  I shall miss him very much.  I admired Dan very much for his courage and life's struggles.  I know he loved his family very much.  I am glad to have known Dan all these years and will always cherish the friendship we had.




My deepest sympathy to the Rodriguez family.  




May the Lord keep him in his shining light forever!




God Bless you all.




Roy Becerra

Allen, TX


Roy Becerra

My Brother in Christ, 

Dan is a great friend and a wonderful Christian Brother of mine.  I first met my buddy Dan at our last employment with Wal-Mart where we both shared fond moments of a fast paced retail industry.  After work Dan and myself would unwind at our favorite mexican resturant for breakfast and coffee.  We shared life stories and most of all we fellowship in the Lord for guidance and support.  I will miss Dan but knowing that he is in Heaven brings me great joy.    Dan, I can not wait till the day comes that one day we will be true brothers again in Christ.   

Your Christian Friend,  Israel B. Martinez....


Israel Martinez

Oh, family, my heart breaks for you in your loss.  I, too, worked with Dan at Quicksilver.  He was an awesome man to work with.  He was brilliant, honest and a friend at all times.  I cannot imagine the hole in your lives right now.  We talked often and his family was his priority right behind his Lord, as it should be.  Know that your were loved dearly and bragged on constantly (even the brothers who would lock him up in the old refrigerator as children.)  However, our (your) loss is his gain.  Heaven is so much more sweeter than before and we know that we will see him again.  My prayer for you is that God will send down upon you the "peace that passes all understanding."

Pat Ricks

Although I only knew you for a short time, you were truly a magnificent individual! You are truly blessed with loving family members and a multitude of friends.  I considered it a priviledge to have been in your company and feel I made friends forever. You will be missed but I know you made a great contribution to society and you are in a better place. May God continue to bless and protect your family!

Your Nurse,


Velma Rhue

I only met Dan a couple of times but I will never forget his kind personality and his deep love of the Lord and his family.
Having lost a parent to cancer myself I understand the pain of this kind of loss but I also know that Dan's strong faith in Jesus has made him righteous in the sight of God and he is no longer suffering from the infirmities of this world but rather rejoicing in the presence of our Lord !
May God bless his family and all who will miss him with his comfort and strength....

Today I witnessed a great tribute to my friend and coworker.  Funerals are very hard for me but the touching words from his beautiful family, truly makes me feel good to have had Dan in my life here at Quicksilver. We will miss him so much... My prayers remain for such a courageous, bonded family who will get through this sad time...together.

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Joe Daniel Rodriguez

June 28, 1954 – September 14, 2011

Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Beltline Road

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