Daniel Joseph Ryan Gulliksen's Obituary
Daniel Gulliksen, 33, of Sterling VA passed away very unexpectedly in his home on March 18, 2022.
Daniel was born on June 25, 1988, in Portland, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his mother Cheryl Reynolds. He is survived by; his father Thomas Gulliksen, stepmother Alicia Gulliksen, sister Tiffany Gulliksen, and sister Aimee Pape. He was a beloved uncle to Onie, Teegan, William and Kinslee. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends whom he loved very much.
He graduated from Job Corps in 2009 with a specialty in construction. Daniel went on and followed his true calling and passion and became a diesel and automotive mechanic. He had a strong passion for Chevrolets and mechanics like his father and grandfather and ended up working for a Chevrolet dealership in Virginia as an automotive technician.
In his past time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and dogs Bo and Diesel, watching football- mostly the Denver Broncos, skateboarding and was sponsored for finger boarding.
He loved to joke around make people laugh. His humor was one of a kind. He loved hard, cared deeply and had the kindest soul.
We will carry his memories in our hearts forever. He is so loved and will be missed every day.
As Daniel would say, keep on keepin on!
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