Daniel Allen Holmes

Daniel Allen “Dan, Dan the Man, Dan-O” Holmes, 45, of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Dan was born on January 23, 1975 to David & Catherine “Cathy” (Yost) Holmes. Dan endured many years of a long and difficult battle with multiple health issues and physical challenges, although he was always surrounded by love from his family. Despite his struggles, Dan was able to remain in good spirits with his irresistible smile most of the time. A proud graduate of St. Joseph High School in 1994, he had many friends and was described by most as a kind hearted, fun-loving guy. He participated in track and field, but his true love was being on the football field. He had a never-ending passion for the game. As a die-hard sports enthusiast, he rarely missed a Michigan Wolverines or Los Angeles Lakers game. In the earlier days of his life, he was an avid water-skier, jet-skier, and had a passion for cool cars, four-wheelers and anything else an adrenaline junkie would like. He also had a love for any music created by the artist P!NK. Dan is survived by his loving parents, David & Cathy who were by his side almost daily in a total commitment to his needs; brother, Jesse (Kari) Holmes of Eau Claire; nieces who meant the world to him, Layla & Lydia; and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. The Holmes family is forever grateful to the many special caregivers and therapists at Royalton Manor, where Dan resided for the past 11 years. Dan was baptized in Christ on the night before he was called to his heavenly home. He was not only tough and a warrior but was also our hero and will be missed greatly. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, https://www.humanesocietyswm.org/, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. “Rest in peace, Dan – until we meet again.”