John Allen Dafney, 58 passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his home in
Fort Collins, Colorado.
John was born April 7, 1959 in Alliance, NE, the youngest of 5 children to Nick and
Leila (Hawley) Dafney.
As a youth John enjoyed baseball, wrestling and was an active member and officer in
Demolay. John graduated from Alliance High School in 1977. After his high school
graduation, John attended the University of Wyoming and Colorado State
University where he studied Criminal Justice.
John worked for a legal firm for a brief time before his health deteriorated and
prevented him from pursuing his career.
John enjoyed his family and friends, and was always up for a lively discussion on
current events and social issues. He had a fun-loving personality and independent
spirit. His desire to put a smile on the faces around him was infectious.
Preceding John in death were his parents, brother-in-law and great nephew.
Survivors include his brother Mike (Helen) Dafney of Alliance, NE; sisters Marina
Garner of Hyannis, NE; Janice (Kevin) O’Connor of Alliance, NE; and Judith (Jerry)
Toler of Siloam Springs, AR; and 10 nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 11 at 10:00am at St. Matthew’s
Episcopal Church with Father Coke McClure officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to St. Matthews
Episcopal Church, the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive #900,
Arlington, VA 22202 or Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings
Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.