Walter "Dan" Daniel Redding, Jr

Walter “Dan” Daniel Redding Jr., 64, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1958, in Holyoke Massachusetts to Walter and Dorothy Redding. Dan is survived by his daughter Danielle, granddaughter Aurora, mother Dorothy, and sister Deborah.

Dan graduated in 1976 from Holyoke high school. He joined the United States Air forces in May of 1978 and was stationed on Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas Nevada. Upon leaving the service in 1982 he went to work at the Nevada Test Site. Soon after Dan started working at Ameristar Casino as head of security and surveillance for the entire corporation. After retiring in 2016 Dan followed his dreams of owning a Bar which led him to purchasing Muley’s Family Bar and Grill in Spring Creek Nevada.

January 8, 1997, brought Dan the happiest moment in his life with the birth of his beautiful baby daughter, Danielle.  He was a proud papa, and she was the light of his life.  Dan was a wonderful, loving and supportive father and she definitely had him wrapped around her finger.  His support never wavered as he watched Danielle grow from childhood into the woman she is today.  He was extremely proud of her accomplishments and was her fiercest cheerleader as she went off to play volleyball in college. If he was unable to make her games in person he’d still tune in and would be seen and heard yelling at his laptop as he watched her games, most times from his office at Muley’s.

Dan was also blessed with a granddaughter, Aurora on April 3, 2021. She quickly became the (new) light of his life as he couldn't wait to show everyone pictures of her. He cherished every FaceTime call with her as they made funny faces at each other and laughed a bunch. 

Throughout Dan’s life he accomplished a great number of things but remained humble and kind. He had a love for the Mountains and outdoors which led him to Spring Creek Nevada. It also happened to be where Ken “Waldo” Wellington and his wife Eva Wellington lived. They were Dan’s greatest support system and best friends. They shared wonderful memories hunting and fishing at Ken and Eva’s cabin. 

Dan was a passionate sports fan as well, the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and Bruins were always on TV either at home or at Muley’s. 

Dan was one of a kind, he was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was witty, funny and will be missed very much. Till we meet again “Surf” we love you. 

Funeral service will be held in Elko Nevada at Burns Family Funeral home starting at 2:00pm followed by a Reception and Celebration of life at Muley’s Family Bar and Grill. 

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