Dan J. Cady

Dan J. Cady, 72, of Centennial, CO passed away on October 26, 2014. His wife, Marla, and son, Tanner were at his side. Dan was born in Longmont but raised in Salida by his parents, Jack and Jerry Cady, long time Salida residents and owners of Cady's Hardware on F street. Dan enjoyed a long 30 year aviation career as a commercial pilot for Frontier Airlines and US Airways. An avid outdoorsman and love for Colorado mountains with a passion for snow skiing, golf, hiking and sailing. Dan was proud to have been a piece of history being one of the original Vail Ski Patrolman and honored to have a ski run on the mountain in his name, ""Cady's Café"". He is survived by his wife, Marla, and son Tanner and sister, Christine Johnson, a niece Kara, a nephew Matt with a large extended family and following of friends. Memorial service to be held at Horan & McConaty 5303 E. County Line Road Centennial, CO 80122 on November 6, 2014 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made ""in Dan Cady's memory"" to one of the following: Alzheimers Association of Colorado 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80203 Cancer League of Colorado P.O. Box 5373 Englewood, CO 80155 To read Dan's obituary in the Vail Daily newspaper: http://www.vaildaily.com/news/obituaries/13591765-113/cady-dan-vail-centennial To read Dan's Obituary in the Mountain mail newspaper: http://www.themountainmail.com/obituaries/article_ca847790-6111-11e4-9dd9-0017a43b2370.html Please share your memories of Dan and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.