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Alison lit a candle
Saturday, May 22, 2021
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My dear Sweetheart,
It's been five years since you went home to heaven and I'm still lost without you.
All my love,
Alison
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Alex posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Miss you dad
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Kris Hoff Schriesheim posted a condolence
Monday, October 17, 2016
My sincere condolences on the loss of your son/brother/husband/father, Dan, which I learned of in the Chicago Law School Record. Although I met Dan only once, in 1982, he made a lasting impression on me. We had lunch and talked during the summer of Dan's clerkship with Judge Crabb. Dan was so nice and generous with advice to me as I got ready to start my 1L year at the University of Chicago. I carry his kind words in my heart all these years later. Fondly, Kris Hoff Schriesheim
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Alison, Peter, Eric & Alex lit a candle
Thursday, June 9, 2016
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In loving memory of our beloved husband and father.
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Christy Kotowski posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Dear Westman Family, I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I worked for Dan as a paralegal more than 20 years ago and he left a lasting impression on me. Dan was a great lawyer, and more importantly a very kind person. I wish you peace and strength at this difficult time. Christy Kotowski
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Joan Knoebel posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Dear Alison and sons, Ah, those golden days when we all worked at the court together, our lives spreading out in front of us and where you two met. Dan was always unfailingly pleasant, respectful, and smart. I just came back from lunch with Jane, Joni's secretary that year, and she told me of Dan's passing. We cried but not before we laughed about the legendary letter he got from the famous prisoner Billy Roy in response to a denial of a procedural request-- Dear Mons Westman, You aint no***judge. I hope you find solace in the wonderful family you created together. The court "family" grieves for your loss. Fondly Joan
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danielle & mark cohen-ullendorff posted a condolence
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Dear Alison, Some faces stay with you. Dan's has stayed with me, despite not seeing him these past twenty years. There was a certain clarity about his look, an honesty, frankness, acceptance, and a little sly amusement. I can still see him sitting in your living room on Ocean View Drive, and I remember how you two joshed each other about the merits of Princeton vs Stanford, displaying jovially the love and good fellowship between you that influenced your whole family, and was also easily extended to Danielle and I, and our girls, who carved pumpkins on Halloween with your boys. We mourn your loss and share in it. In the old fashioned vocabulary of high praise, Dan was a good guy. Our deepest sympathies to you, your sons, and new daughter-in-law. With love, Mark and Danielle
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The Ellinger Family posted a condolence
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Dear Alison, Peter, Eric, Alex, and Hannah. We are so truly sorry for your loss. Dan was always such a welcoming and warm person. He always cared how Rich, the kids, and I were doing, with little thought to his health struggles. We admired his optimistic and warm demeanor as he battled these last few years. We were happy to share our love for Stanford with him as we cheered on our alma mater. The helpfulness and kindness of your boys always reminds me of Dan. May God's love surround you all at this time. Sincerely, The Ellinger's
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David & Maryanne Murphy posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
When Dan and I worked together at Morrison & Foerster for many years, we were together countless times both in legal and social settings. In the legal settings he was always thoughtful, wise and incisive; and in the social settings he was always as gracious and welcoming a person as one could ever ask. But the most amazing thing he did was that, in virtually all of these meetings, he left you feeling much better about yourself, what you were doing and even how the world was going! Dan was indeed a rare and blessed person, and it is both with great joy for having known him and great sadness for having lost him that we express our condolences to you.
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Norm Asher posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
I wish I had known Dan longer than just the last 15 years, but I'm grateful to have known him at all. Dan had a remarkable ability to be totally confident in his abilities and his faith, while also being completely humble and focused on others. He was a dear friend, and I particularly enjoyed seeing how much he loved Alison and his sons. I will miss him always.
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Jeanne and Norm Asher lit a candle
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Westman family. Much love from the Ashers.
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Leslie Fait Farmer posted a condolence
Monday, May 30, 2016
Dear Westman Family, I grew up with Dan in Shorewood. He was always the smartest guy in the room, but also the nicest and most kind. What a tragic loss for all of you and for all who were lucky enough to know Dan. Prayers for all of you. Leslie Fait Farmer
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Kevin Ward posted a condolence
Monday, May 30, 2016
Dearest Alison, I can't believe that I haven't met your boys, but I can say that they are probably amazing and wonderful, having had the best parents of all time. Dan, like you, was remarkable for not only having so much talent and character to give the world, but such a deep humility and ability to connect in a genuine, heartfelt way. I felt the first time I met Dan that I had known him forever. And maybe that's true. Because while he was always evolving, his core kindness, wry humor, and deep moral clarity remained unchanged. One of the things I admired the most about Dan was how crazy he was about you. He felt blessed that you two got to spend this particular life together. In an era where we are reminded by every TV show to take everything for granted and that you CAN buy happiness, he was grateful--for you, his family, his pals, and his life. I feel like Dan lived more than many who are still on this mortal coil because of that essential gratitude--while the rest of us were chatting aimlessly in the nightclub, he was listening to the jazz, looking at you, loving every minute of his life. And now, he is elsewhere, but all the beauty and wonder he created is still among us. Life is a strange journey. I have found that kindness and gratitude seem to be the only real truths. Dan embodied both. I love this poem by Mary Oliver, because she talks about how what we call "death" is just another form of transcendence, a lifting out of our bones, a metamorphosis into pure light. There are many chapters to our journeys--I am so glad I could know Dan (and you with him) during this one. Love and Peace, Kev “White Owl Flies Into and Out of the Field” Coming down out of the freezing sky with its depths of light, like an angel, or a Buddha with wings, it was beautiful, and accurate, striking the snow and whatever was there with a force that left the imprint of the tips of its wings — five feet apart — and the grabbing thrust of its feet, and the indentation of what had been running through the white valleys of the snow — and then it rose, gracefully, and flew back to the frozen marshes to lurk there, like a little lighthouse, in the blue shadows — so I thought: maybe death isn’t darkness, after all, but so much light wrapping itself around us — as soft as feathers — that we are instantly weary of looking, and looking, and shut our eyes, not without amazement, and let ourselves be carried, as through the translucence of mica, to the river that is without the least dapple or shadow, that is nothing but light — scalding, aortal light — in which we are washed and washed out of our bones. -Mary Oliver
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JERRY JOHNSON posted a condolence
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Whenever I was lucky enough to spend time with Dan, I came away a better person for it. He was a thoughtful and calming influence in every situation. Plus he had this delightfully impish smile along with his own dry sense of humor. I know this. Dan was both completely dedicated to and immensely proud of his family. And I suspect much of both came from his deep faith in God and his intense love for his beloved wife and three boys. My heart goes out to Allison, Peter, Erica and Alex. I will keep you in prayer. Dan was a blessing for many and he will be sorely missed.
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Sheila Ingram posted a condolence
Sunday, May 29, 2016
I’m truly sorry to hear of Mr. Westman’s passing. Losing a loved one is unimaginable at any age & circumstances; even when they’re quietly asleep & in no more pain (1 Thessalonians 4:13). Our Heavenly Father understands & yearns to bring our loved one back to life with an assured future promise of resurrection hope (Isaiah 26:19). Rev. 21:4, “…the tent of God is with mankind…he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Just Imagine: So many things to say, hugs, kisses - just happy to be together again; here on earth (Isaiah 45:18 – our beautiful home wasn’t created simply for nothing). I’ll continue to pray that these future blessings bring comfort as we faithfully wait. Love Sheila
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Ellen, Richard, Brendan and Ames Ward posted a condolence
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Dear Alison and Boys, Our hearts go out to you in your time of profound sorrow over the loss of such a beautiful man! Dan was a prince, the soul of loyalty and love. I will always remember his wisdom, reason and precise clarity of thought. His sonorous voice still rings in my ears. I smile thinking about the Spruce days when Alison and Dan were so young and life was so much simpler. Dan had a good run with a beautiful family and leaves an enormous legacy of a life well led. It was all too fast and too soon! Love, Rich et. al.
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Shannon Gallagher posted a condolence
Friday, May 27, 2016
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With our deepest sympathies – Cooley
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Coleen H posted a condolence
Friday, May 27, 2016
Alison: My heart and prayers for spiritual peace and healing go out to you and family. Dan accomplished so much, and left a wonderful legacy. May God give you strength now & in the days to come. With deepest sympathy.
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Uncle Dick Draigh posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2016
As the first born nephew on Barb and Nancy's side of the family, I had the pleasure of seeing Dan grow up from infancy on.
I watched with awe at Christmas time in Ann Arbor as Dan and his brothers literally tore into their presents…a huge change from what I later experienced with my boys.
We spent a week in Madison each summer for years and I sadly recall watching Dan taking a called third strike when he was around 10 and then walking away from the plate with an "Oh well" look on his face. Days were filled then with sports activities in the Westman arena (the back yard).
Dan grew to be a rabid baseball fan, and in the Madison days it was the "dumb dumb Brewers" that kept his attention. I still fondly recall the evening he drove us over to Milwaukee presumable to see Henry Aaron hit another home run (which didn't happen).
I can still see him as a mid-teenager standing on his basement steps embracing his girlfriend looking rather sheepish as I opened the door to go downstairs.
I will always remember Dan's ready smile and his interest in whatever I had to say.
As Dan was in the process of fighting his horrible disease, he still wanted to talk about baseball when we would talk, and we had our own little baseball trivia conversations. During one of those conversations, he mentioned that he had a prized baseball trivia memento about some of the "old timers", and that he wanted me to have it….an obvious indication of his generous nature.
I'm sorry I can't get to the service, but know that I will be there in spirit. He will be missed!
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Steve Swanson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Dan and I were the oldest children of siblings, Jack Westman and Carolyn Westman Swanson, who were the only two offspring of Conrad and Alice (Nanny Pooh) Westman. Because we were only 2 years difference in age, we had a special bond as the 'responsible eldest sons' trying to help our parents keep the pesky younger siblings in check.
Our families lived close enough to one another to visit often - Dan's was in Madison, WI and mine was in Cadillac, MI and later Pittsburgh, PA. We were close in a more important way, as favorite cousins and lifelong friends. Our families got along great. Many of my best childhood memories were times with Dan, John and Eric and my siblings, Dave, Dan, Linda, and Sue at their house, our house, or at Nanny Pooh's farm.
As the "senior" cousin, I was proud to see him become a successful attorney, a national expert in his field. We met in Pittsburgh a few years ago after one of many speaking engagements. I was also proud, but not surprised, that he was a great family man, the loving husband of Alison and proud father of Peter, Eric, & Alex.
I have no recollection of Dan ever getting into trouble (though perhaps others do); he was too responsible for that. My memories of Dan will be that he was fun to be with, smart, kind, dependable, strong, resilient and courageous. My kid cousin, Dan, turned out to be one of my greatest inspirations. I will miss him.
Respectfully,
Steve Swanson
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Judy and Wayne Guenther lit a candle
Thursday, May 26, 2016
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Our prayers and hugs are with you at this difficult time.
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Vicky Austin and John Henderson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2016
We are honored and blessed to have know Dan, and saddened that he had to leave so soon. We will remember his great wit and intellect, and his devotion to his loving family. We have loved watching our young people grown up together. We are holding your family in the light.
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beth and john toothmman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Dear Alison and Family, We will have fond memories of Dan. A kind, loving, smart man, with an awesome wit. He is no longer in pain. His spirit is all around. He leaves a wonderful legacy in his terrific sons. Love always, The Toothmans
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Wayne and Judy Guenther posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2016
To Alison and sons, we send you our sympathies and deepest affection. You have been on such a long journey with Dan through all of this. It's a difficult road, but he is at peace now. Thank you for keeping us updated over the years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
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Janet Hulme posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Many of us have walked with all of you through these years with love, thoughts and prayers so I am deeply saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I feel your pain and understand some of what you are going through at this time. I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort and guide you and fill you with Love,Joy and Peace. Love and continued prayers, Janet
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Joan Kahn posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Dan leaves behind memories of his kindness, compassion and exceptionally fine character. My deepest condolences to Alison, Peter, Eric and Alex.
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R Bailey posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
To the family of Daniel Westman: we read of your loss and want to express our sympathy to all of you. May your many memories bring you comfort during this special time. May your prayers bring you the peace of God that goes beyond all human thought to guard your hearts, Philippians 4:6, 7 and Revelation 21:4.
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