Dan Horan was born and raised in Genelle with his parents and his younger brother. He enjoyed life in the Kootenays, when he met the love of his life, Lina and they moved to Trail to raise their two son’s Jeffrey and Joseph. At an early age, Dan fell under the mentorship of Willi Krause and followed in his footsteps of coaching track and field to hundreds of young athletes. Dan enjoyed being at the track meets to watch and support his athletes as they competed. Dan and Lina dedicated many years to the Trail Track and Field Club, until they passed the reins to Kylie Lakevold, so they could enjoy some well deserved rest.
Dan enjoyed the friendships he made on the golf course, at the curling rink, at the grocery store, at the Legion meat draws, at the ball games, at the bridge tournaments, at the track meets and at work. Dan was a volunteer – he didn’t sign up, he stepped up. If there was something to do, he would do it. A man like Dan is one in a million, and he will forever be remembered with fondness by the Trail Track and Field Club.
This page is dedicated in his memory and legacy. Dan passed on June 10th, 2023.