Daniel R. Spore, 61, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2017 at his residence. Dan was born June 27, 1955 in Bloomington and was the son of Gerald and Dorothy “Dot” Spore. Dan was a 1973 graduate of Bloomington High School South and a 1977 graduate of Indiana University.
Dan was a teacher for 3 years at Huntington North and Bloomington High School South, teaching Anthropology and US History, and coaching football. Dan then became a Financial Advisor in 1980 and for the past 30 years he worked for Bill C. Brown Associates. The past few years Dan went back to his teaching roots by teaching several classes at The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Dan was a 10 year member of the YMCA Board of Directors, member of the IU Alumni Association, Eagle Scout Alumni Association, Board of Directors – Hoosier Trails Council – Boy Scouts, and Adjunct Faculty at Ivy Tech.
Dan’s enjoyment of everything outdoors was evident by his love of eagles and turtles and his passion for hiking,biking and outdoor sports. His greatest enjoyment the past few years has been his granddaughters. Dan also loved taking pictures of family, and all things outdoors.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Janet (Jolivette) Spore, father, Gerald Spore, two daughters, Lindy Fischer (Marcus) and Krista Jaworski (Jake), four granddaughters, Sonoma, Cora and Blakesley Fischer, and Scarlett Jaworski. Also surviving is his brother Jim Spore (Jennifer), sister Jennifer Mullis and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dan was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy “Dot” Spore.
Visitation for Dan will be from 3-8 pm on Thursday at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard 3000 E. Third St. Bloomington.
Funeral Services for Dan will be 11:00 am Friday January 6, 2017 at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard. Rev. David Garshaw will officiate the service and burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Indiana Non Game Wildlife Fund, 402 W. Washington St. Rm. W273, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or https://secure.in.gov/apps/donations/donate.aspx?id=nongame