Dana Parsons
Aug. 29, 1949-March 13, 2025
Portola Valley, California

Dana Parsons, age 75, died suddenly at his home in Portola Valley on the morning of March 13, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Ann, his son, Matthew and his wife, Abigail, and his daughter, Emily and her fiancée, Jacob Forster. Dana was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Gloria Parsons. A native of the Bay Area, Dana grew up in Palo Alto, attending Gunn High School and San Jose State University. In 1992, he proudly moved his young family to Portola Valley where he lived for the remainder of his life with profound love and appreciation for his surroundings. Prior to his retirement, Dana was the owner and President of Kielty & Dayton, an office products distribution company, ultimately selling his beloved business to Corporate Express.

Dana was an accomplished photographer and had many other passions, including surfing, the music of the 60’s and 70’s, and traveling the world with his family. His friends and family will remember, and carry forward, his playful sense of humor, helpful advice, and loving demeanor. They will miss him immensely.