Daniel Ray Cummings
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Daniel Ray Cummings

  • October 2, 1979 - January 9, 2011
  • Saratoga Springs, Utah
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“Kyrsten, We are so, so sorry for your loss. We pray that Dan may be a guardian angel to you and your family and bring comfort to you. We want...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Greg and Cherilee Hunsaker - UT

“God Bless to your family in your time of grief. I pray that God's Loving Heart will show you comfort and praise in your time of loss. ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: GD Gregory

“Kyrsten, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know he made you very happy! I hope all goes well with you, Jack and your little girl when she...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Suzette Wilson - Layton, UT

“I am shocked and saddened to hear about this. My thoughts are with Dan's family. ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Chris Fuchs - Charleston, SC

“I was privileged to be a part of the wedding of Dan and Kyrsten. It was a joy and honor to know him and witness the happiness he brought to Kyrsten. ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Eva Andrews

“Dan was one of the funniest guys on that submarine. Having Dan around to lighten the mood with his unique brand of humor made the difficult times...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: David Duarte - Riverside, CA, CA


Daniel Ray Cummings
10/02/1979 ~ 01/09/2011

Daniel Ray Cummings 1979 ~ 2011, devoted husband, beloved son, grandson, and brother, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011, in American Fork, Utah at the age of 31. He was born October 2, 1979, in Sweetwater, Texas to Larry and Sandra Cummings. Daniel loved the outdoors including hiking, snowboarding and surfing. He was an avid reader and scholar all his life. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Cedar City High School with honors in 1999. He went on to serve his country for 6 years in the Navy, and graduated from Naval Nuclear School with Honors in 2001, receiving several additional honors and distinctions while in the service.

Daniel was married to his beloved Kyrsten Anderson on February 29, 2008, picking a unique day for a unique couple. Daniel was a good friend and a source of joy for all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Kyrsten, their unborn daughter, his stepson Jack Kiefer, his parents Larry and Sandra, his brother Nick and wife Kaydee, his grandmother Evelyn Young, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bobbie & Bill Cummings, Daniel Graham, and uncle David Cummings.

Viewing services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, 14, 2011 and 9-10 a.m. Saturday, 15th. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday the 15th. All will be at Mountain View Memorial 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Interment will be at Utah Veterans Cemetery 17111 So. Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah. A trust fund for his wife and their unborn daughter has been set up at Wells Fargo Banks under the name of Daniel Cummings Memorial Fund.