Daniel Thompson

Daniel Thompson, 53, of Urbandale, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Daniel was born in Washington D. C., on November 20, 1968, the son of Duane Thompson and Sandra (Skeie) Buehrer. He graduated from Valley High School in 1987, and later attended Arizona State University, where he received his B.S. in Communications. He worked for various banks & mortgage companies in Phoenix after graduating college, until he later started up his own mortgage company called, Sunrise Loan Services. Starting up his own business, gave him such joy and a sense of accomplishment. Unfortunately, due to health issues related to his juvenile diabetes, (since age 11), he suffered renal failure in 2003, which resulted in immediate dialysis, and shortly after, suffered three strokes. This resulted in him having to learn the basics, like learning how to walk, eat, talk and think all over again. This was the start of his very long journey with health issues, including more minor strokes that affected his cognitive and balance. After 15 months of dialysis, he received his mother's kidney and later a pancreas, from a donor in 2005. These precious gifts gave him 17 more years with us. He loved spending time with family and friends. In his free time, he enjoyed biking, boating, camping, golfing, and cooking. Dan is survived by his mother, Sandy of Urbandale, IA, and father, Duane of Forest City, IA; sister, Denise (Craig) Probst; nephew, Matthew Probst, and nieces, Lauren and Emma Probst of Savage, MN.