Obituary
Daniel (Danny) J. Fossey, 56, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on August 7th, 2021, from complications due to COVID-19 after a hard-fought battle at Lee’s Summit Medical Center.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 12th, from 6-8 pm at Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rdSt., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 13th at 11 am. Burial will immediately follow at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens, in Lee’s Summit, MO.
Danny was born in Houston, TX on April 24th, 1965, eventually moving to Grandview, MO in 1975. He was a 1983 graduate of Ruskin High School and attended Longview College. He married Elizabeth (nee Parker) on December 19th, 2009, in Chicago, IL, and they have been partners in crime ever since, enjoying vacations and time spent with family and friends. Danny worked at several local companies but spent the last 20 years working for Honeywell FM&T as a welder, inspector and weld technician over his career there and formed many friendships along the way.
Danny enjoyed any activity that got him outdoors, and especially enjoyed fishing, taking up fly fishing in recent years and pursuing the elusive Muskie on the annual fishing trip to northern Minnesota. Danny lived for his kids and could be found at all their school or sporting events, whether baseball, lacrosse, volleyball or flag football, and provided the occasional coaching tips on the way home. Competitive kickball games and wiffle ball tournaments were standard cul-de-sac activities when everyone was together for holidays or birthdays. Danny was known for his signature dance moves, his infectious smile, his love of Chevy trucks, and his sense of humor. Danny had a hard time sitting still for too long, and he could often be found working on projects around the house, in the yard, or on his 1989 Blazer or watching the Royals and the Chiefs.
Danny is preceded in death by his beloved dad Dave Fossey.
Danny is survived by his wife Elizabeth; his children Dayton Fossey, Ambyr Fossey (Kyle), Devyn Fossey and Aiden Fossey; his sister Debbie Fitzwater (Eddie); his mom Judy (nee Rogers) Fossey; and several adoring nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and lifelong friends.
The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to the incredible staff at Lee’s Summit Medical Center for their support and compassion while Danny was in their care. Several were angels disguised as nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists and staff
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Elizabeth I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart is aching for you and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
What a genuine person, who will be so deeply missed. My deepest sympathies to family and all that loved and appreciated him.
So sorry for your loss, I won’t be able to attend the visitation but wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and the rest of your family and will keep you in my prayers.
Danny was such a kind soul who had an impact on so many people. I was a barista at his favorite coffee shop and saw him daily. I’m in tears as I write this. Think about it: to be so dearly loved that even the local coffee shop mourns…clearly he was a very special person.
My heart goes out to Elizabeth, Aiden, and all of the Fossey family.
Sending love from your caribou family❤️
He was an absolute light to this world. Always spreading kindness at church, with his friends and especially in the carribou drive through❤️
Elizabeth – I’m so sorry for your loss. Danny will be greatly missed and things will never quite be the same. So grateful for his many years working at Honeywell and his contributions to our mission. You and your family are in our prayers.
Elizabeth,
My heart broke when I heard the news. Praying God’s peace be wrapped around you and your children during this time. Danny is now in a very long reception line to see family members from generation to generation. He will now be able to talk with David about what it was like being a King, and Moses about parting the Red Sea. He is in no pain and rejoicing with the Heavenly Host. Life goes by in a flash when we compare it to eternity. Just know there are hundreds of people who love and care for you and your children, who are holding you all up in prayer during this time.
Annavene
Elizabeth
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Elizabeth and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, and offer my sincere condolences. Danny certainly lived a lot during his brief time here. You built a wonderful family together, and created a lifetime of memories in your 11 years as a married couple, things that I hope will be comforting and help ease the profound grief you’re all feeling.
Take care,
-David Spieker
Elizabeth: I was so sad to hear of your loss. Danny will never be forgotten. Please accept our sincerest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Parker and Diana Blackburn
Judy and family. This is a hard time for all of you and I am so sorry for it. Please know that I believe in your strength and you will come through it ok. Sincerely, Helen Moon
So sorry for your loss. Danny was one of my favorite people at work. I will greatly miss our conversations. My heart goes out to Elizabeth and his family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Very sorry to learn about Danny’s passing. I’m so sorry for everyone’s loss. I only have good memories of him. My prayers are with all the family.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth, our condolences. We’ll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. If there’s anything we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Vinita
Our thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth and the family.
Elizabeth, you and your kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Such a huge loss… Danny was a great friend, he had such an amazing sense of humor. Although we lost contact for many years, the memories of our youth are buried in my heart. So sorry for your loss! He will be missed
On behalf of Honeywell, many thanks to Danny for all his efforts supporting our National Security mission. We have lost a long standing member of our Honeywell family. There will always be a place in the hearts of all our employees. My condolences go out to Elizabeth and family. We are here for you today and always.
Sincerely,
Eric Wollerman
Elizabeth I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that Janell and I are wishing u well in this very difficult time.
Elizabeth, My deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband, Danny, and the awful impact to your family. His legacy lives on in memories, children, and most of all – family. God Bless.
Elizabeth I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Fossey family,
I am so saddened to hear about your husband/ dad. He was such an incredible guy. Aiden’s love for him was always so apparent. Please take care, reach out and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth and family,
Whenever I think of Danny I always grin! He was so good to me as I was one of the older guys in the CMM lab. He was a good reason to enjoy work. He actually helped talk me into getting the truck I’m driving. He knew I wanted it. That’s Danny.
Elizabeth, My deepest condolences for your loss! May God give you comfort at this most difficult of times.
I’m without words to express my sadness for your loss Elizabeth. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Steven
Elizabeth and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my prayers.
I worked with Danny years ago. Every time I would see him he always said hello and had a smile. I know he will be deeply missed.
Elizabeth,
I thought of Danny the other day. I made some zucchini bread using Wayne the welder’s recipe and thought about when Danny and I worked in the same department. Danny always insisted on saving the heel of the zucchini bread for him. Nobody else liked the heel but Danny loved it. Danny’s passing is a great loss for everyone. My condolences are with you.
Dear Elizabeth & family – Mike and I would like to express our sincerest condolences on the loss of Danny. He was a wonderful man and we will surely miss him. God bless you, Aiden and the rest of your family – our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Elizabeth,
So saddened to hear about Danny. My prayers are with you and your family.
Elizabeth
I am so sorry that time got cut short with Danny. Hugs and Love go out to you and your family . Every time I put my hat on backwards I will think of him .
Elizabeth, we are truly sorry at the loss of Danny. I met him during an audit and could immediately see his welding skill, his confidence – and especially his sense of humor. We talked about how proud we were of our families, which included family members working at Honeywell, having that in common.
We will keep you, Danny, and your family in our prayers. Peace be with you.
Elizabeth I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Take care of one another.
Elizabeth,
I’m so sorry to hear of Danny’s loss. While I did not know him well, I do know you and the wonderful family you created together. My sincere condolences and may God grant you and your kids the strength you need through this difficult time.
Elizabeth, I am so sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
I an so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Danny that well but knew his mother and father from working with them through the years and, of course, new Elizabeth from work and workout. Words can’t express my sincere compassion for Danny’s family and loved ones.
Judy: All of us at Larson Financial Services, Inc. send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Danny was for sure a blessing to you.
Elizabeth
PJ and I are very sorry to learn of Danny’s passing.
Deepest sympathy to you and yours
So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories as we will. I really enjoyed working with Danny. We always had good conversations with many laughs and learned a lot from each other. He has left a void that will remain for a long time.
Elizabeth, so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time. I know he will be greatly missed.
Elizabeth,
Johnna and I were greatly saddened to hear of Danny’s passing. We have many memories of working with him clear back in the ‘80s, and remember his kind, easygoing personality with great fondness. We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you and your family in this hardest of times.
Elizabeth, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to you, the kids and Danny’s entire family.
Elizabeth I am so sorry for your loss. Danny will be truly missed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Aiden,
I know that there are no words I can provide to make this hurt go away, but know that you and your family are in my prayers. I didn’t know your dad well but he always had a smile when he came to pick you up. I know he had to have been a good man to raise such a fine son. May God hold you gently in His arms as you make your way through this difficutl time.
Sending condolences from the Nichols Family. So very sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family.
Elizabeth,
Our hearts are broken for you. We pray for you to find peace and comfort in the moments to come. Love on your family and keep the memories close.
Elizabeth, I am deeply saddened for you and your family at this time of tremendous loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Danny. You and your family are in our prayers.
Elizabeth and family,
I was so saddened to hear your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the peace and strength to overcome the difficult time in life. Always count me in as your support and do not hesitate if there is anything I could do.
Rekha
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family in this difficult time.
Elizabeth, I am sorry to hear about Danny’s departure from this world. I wish you peace and comfort in the coming days! Best wishes to you and your family.
To the family. My prayers to you. What an awesome young man. I know that he will be truly be missed as he was the most pleasant person. One that always stood out for kindness. Elizabeth, you and your family are in my heart.
Please accept our sincere condolences. If there is anything we can do, we’re your neighbor behind you.
Elizabeth, I was heartbroken when I heard of the loss of Danny. Danny was so respected and well-liked by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elizabeth
Several times Martha and I have run into you and Danny around Lees Summit and always noticed what a wonderful couple you two made. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in this most difficult time.
Elizabeth & Family,
Becky and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Danny’s passing. I will always remember the constant smile on his face and his love of baseball. He was a great coach for the boy’s and more importantly a role model of a good man. We will keep all of you and your family’s in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry, Becky, Ryan, Erik & Austin Yotter
Elizabeth and family, so very sorry for your loss🙏🏻Danny. Our thoughts and prayers for all of you🌹🙏🏻 With sincere love, the Sepulveda family
Just praying for you and your family. You have our deepest condolences! So sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth, my heart hurts for you and your family. You are in my thought and prayers.
Elizabeth,
We are so very saddened to hear of the passing of Danny. You and your family are in our prayers and we know that God is able to comfort you during this sad time.
Jerry and Mary Peete
To the family of Danny; I just learned of his passing & wanted to let you know I am thinking of you all. Danny & I used to sing together ….not in choir or anything, but in class together. (I’m sure it was appreciated by our classmates & teachers). We had a lot of fun. I just played “Cheeseburger in Paradise” & sang as loud as I could hoping he could hear me. I just wanted to let you know he is still part of so many peoples lives & history-even decades later. My sincere condolences to you all.
Elizabeth –
I just heard of the passing of your husband. Please know that you have my deepest condolences and sympathy. I can’t imagine what you have been through. Eventhough we have been out of touch, I am just a phone call away if I can help or you just need to talk. In my traditions it is said, “May your husband’s memory become a blessing.” I truly hope it will, over time.
– Howard
Elizabeth,
It has been over a year and I have just heard about this heartbreaking news. I am so sorry for your loss. I saw your post on LinkedIn which was inspirational. I can’t imagine you ever thought about being a single parent but it looks like you are finding your way which doesn’t surprise me since you are so good ar all you do. Our condolences again.
Tom and Marisa