Dear Neighbors,
We are sad to report the passing of Dan Tarpley, who lived
in Captains Cove, has many friends in Tantallon, and whose wife “Poss” has remained
active in the Tanta-Cove Garden Club. Please keep Dan and his family in your
thoughts and prayers.
From The
Washington Post:
Jerald Dan Tarpley, Jr. "Dan” (Age 77)
Of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on August 22, 2019
surrounded by his family. He was born July, 1942, in Lubbock, Texas, to Dan and
Moselle Tarpley. He married Hallie Beth Pierce "Poss," March 31,
1965. Dan is survived by his wife, Poss, of Alexandria, VA; two children, Sarah
Tarpley of Reston, Virginia and Susannah Monteith of Alexandria, Virginia;
brother Stephen Tarpley of Freeport, Maine; sons-in-law Joseph Cox of Reston,
Virginia and Eric Monteith of Alexandria, Virginia; and grandchildren Ian and Isla
Monteith of Alexandria, Virginia. Dan earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
at Texas Tech University followed by a PhD in Astrogeophysics from the
University of Colorado at Boulder. Dan was the Chief of the Land Surfaces
Branch of NOAA/NESDIS, for whom he worked for over three decades. He focused on
using weather satellites to study the land surface for weather and climate
applications before retiring in 2007. He enjoyed reading, playing bridge,
canoeing, following the Washington Nationals, taking walks and participating in
shooting competitions. His favorite pastime in retirement was time spent with
his loving wife Poss and their grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 9801 Livingston
Road, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744. In lieu of flowers, please consider a
donation to Holt International, at www.holtinternational.org