Patrick Dancer
Oct. 29, 1997-Sept. 9, 2025
Woodside, California

Patrick Dancer, 27, of Woodside, California, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, following a motorcycle accident on Highway 280, at 5pm, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Born on October 29, 1997, in Redwood City, Patrick spent most of his life in Woodside, where he was known for his adventurous spirit and his love of the outdoors. He was a true thrill-seeker who embraced life fully, whether exploring new places or pursuing new challenges. He was an avid outdoor sportsman: water skiing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking, skateboarding, golf, camping, and more. His other love was cars and motorcycles, and he greatly enjoyed going to car meets and motorcycle rides through the Santa Cruz Mountains or days at the track.

Patrick had a deep love for animals of all kinds – dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, birds, and chickens – finding joy and companionship in their presence. Friends and loved ones remember him for his great sense of humor, kindness, and generosity, qualities that drew people to him and left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

Patrick attended Woodside Elementary from Pre-K through 8th grade. His friends from Woodside Elementary stayed lifelong friends. Patrick also attended Serra High School and graduated from Lydian Academy High School. After high school he attended college at University of Florida in Gainesville. For the past four years he had been working at Compass Real Estate, alongside his father.

Patrick is survived by his loving parents, Kathi and Scott Dancer of Woodside; his sister, Nicole Dancer of Schilde, Belgium; his grandmothers Marge Dancer of Granite Bay and Heidi Poppenberg of Redwood City; aunts, uncles and cousins Kerstin and Mark Spangner with their sons Erik and Filip, and Krista and Eric Mack with their daughters Tilly and Cassidy. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandfathers Karl Poppenberg (Opa) and Pat Dancer (Grandpa) and also his loving aunt Sandra Dancer who passed recently on June 30. His cherished dog “Jimble” will be lovingly cared for by Patrick’s mother and father. He will also be deeply missed by his extended family and many friends.

On Monday, September 22, there will be a viewing at Skylawn Memorial in the Pacific Chapel from 4pm to 7pm, 888 Life Mark Road, Half Moon Bay. www.skylawnmemorialpark.com/obituaries/patrick-dancer/obituary

On Tuesday, September 23, at 11am, services will be held at Woodside Village Church, 3154 Woodside Road, Woodside, to honor Patrick’s life.

A procession to the burial will follow the church service via Cañada Road alongside the reservoir. The burial will be at Skylawn Memorial at 2pm.

Following will be a reception at The Mountain Terrace, 17285 Skyline Blvd, Woodside at 3pm to celebrate Patrick’s life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The American Heart Association in his memory. www.heart.org