Dan Kennedy, 75

Dan Kennedy, 75, passed away March 26, 2015, in Coeur d'Alene.

Dan was born Jan. 26, 1940, in Yarnaby, Okla., to J.W. and Tommie McDonald Kennedy. In 1963, after being in the USMC for four years, Dan went to junior college and received his social science degree in law enforcement.

Dan worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Imperial Valley, Calif. He earned two commendation medals - one was for the Watts Riot. He learned to fly, got his pilot's license and flew as an observer for the border patrol.

In 1982 Dan moved to Coeur d'Alene with his wife and son. He worked as a Deputy Sheriff for Kootenai County for several years.

Dan enjoyed flying and later taking motorcycle trips. He also liked helping his son run a short track stock car at the Stateline Speedway, and spending time with friends and family in Twin Lakes, Idaho.

Dan is survived by his son, Kyle and daughter-in-law Denise of Hayden, Idaho; and his daughter, Stacie, son-in-law Jason and their children, Lucas and Mackenzie of Redding, Calif.

Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.