Daniel Charles Sherlock was born on June 23, 1949 in St. Helens, Oregon to Gerald Martin Sherlock and Blanche Mary (LaFave) Sherlock. He passed away on June 18, 2024 in St. Helens.

Dan and his four siblings (Pat, Tim, Shelley and Bunny) grew up in St. Helens, all attending St. Frederic's Grade School. Dan - known to many as "Danny" - graduated from St. Helens High School in 1967.

Dan - though whip-smart - didn't "apply himself" academically, as the nuns used to say. An example: All five kids took piano lessons at St. Frederic's. The nuns told our parents that Dan, in particular, was quite gifted - but not, per usual, "applying himself." While Dan wasn't much interested in playing piano he did develop a life-long passion for music generally.

In high school, Dan focused his attention on sports and friendships - he was a star on the football team, later playing for Portland State as well. Dan was exceptionally charismatic - always the life of the party. People just seemed to gravitate to him.

Dan moved around a lot after high school, making friends wherever he landed (Dan "never met a stranger" - as they say). He lived in several towns in Oregon and California, including a number of years in Waldport, before moving back to St. Helens when he was in his late 50s, where he lived until his passing.

Dan loved the New York Yankees, the Oregon Ducks, Bob Dylan, The Band, his friends and his family. And his golden retriever Missy. Dan was a deeply loyal friend and a raconteur extraordinaire. He enjoyed reminiscing about his "glory days" and had many, many stories about friends, family and his past hijinks (!) that he loved to share. Dan had an amazing memory, a keen wit and a kind heart. His siblings will remember him most for ending each and every  conversation with, "I love you."

Dan is survived by his brother Pat, sisters Shelley and Bunny, nieces and nephews Tony, Pasha, Tamiko, Mariko, Nicholas, Thomas, Benjamin and Scott and many cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved brother Tim (and his parents).

No memorial service is planned at this time.