Dan R. Hakes
Dan R. Hakes, beloved father and husband, died January 5, 2006 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Beth, and children, Emmy and Drew. Dan was born on March 26, 1949, in Streator, Illinois, to Glenn and Rita Hakes.Growing up, he lived in Long Point, Dana and Minonk, Illinois. In 1969 he married Beth Livingston. They graduated together from the Universityof Illinois in 1971 and moved to Arizona. Dan received his commercial real estate license, developing an apartment complex in Sandy, Utah, and managing apartments, office buildings and industrial parks. He was rapidly achieving his dream of becoming a professional photographer and had found his niche in sports' photography. He was the past president of the Arizona Multihousing Association, the Phoenix Bach Choir and the Horizon High School Booster Club. Dan's greatest joy was watching his children perform on the softball field and in the choir and band. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Alvin Frederic, Robert(Joy), Kathy Conroy (Ed), Ruth Elliott (Jeff), Rick (Diane) and Julie May (Randy), Uncle Ralph Hakes and his nieces and nephews, Rob, Nick, Randy, Joe, Craig, Jessica, Christa, Kayla, Jennifer, Eric, Jenna, Lesley, Eric and Nicole. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm, January 12, 2006 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale. Dan Hakes Memorial Scholarships are being established at Horizon High School (602-953-4101) to benefit students who are involved in athletics and music. Contributions can also be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are through Hansen Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 1/10/2006.