Daniel (Danny) George Cummings was born on July 1, 1951, in Elgin, Illinois, to Betty Jean Ives
and George Arthur Cummings. He passed away on June 12, 2026 in Spokane, Washington at the
age of 74 years old.
Danny graduated from high school in Gunnison, Colorado and attended Western Colorado
University. After his time in college, he spent 4 years in the Army. He was sent to the Naval
School of Music in Virginia Beach for 6 months with his trumpet to begin his long and loving
adventure with music. He spent some time in Texas and fell in love with the water. While in
Texas he tried out scuba diving and became a scuba instructor. Soon after he became a traveling
musician and spent several years performing, including with a band named Sedro’s Armada in
Las Vegas. He continued his music career moving to Baton Rouge. When he was there, he was
in a band named Stormy. In 2007, he moved to Spokane for one year then moved to Colville,
bringing along his love for singing and playing guitar. In Colville, he played in the band Jukebox
Review for many years. He also played for all three of the nursing homes in Colville. Danny loved
to honor those who has served in the military by playing taps at the local cemeteries on
Memorial Day and at the courthouse on Veteran Day.
Throughout his life, he never met a stranger. Danny talked to anyone, lighting up every room
with his laughter and contagious kindness. He made genuine and sincere connections
throughout the town he loved through his music and time as a member of the American Legion.
He was also a member of the Airport Advisory Board, a role that stemmed from his love of
airplanes.
He is survived by his loving significant other of 19 years, Mary Andres of Colville WA; brothers,
Randy (Cindy) Cummings of Montrose CO; Cary (Karen) Cummings of Spokane, WA; Keith (Holly)
Cummings of Otis Orchards, WA; and Greg (Amy) Cummings of Woodinville, WA; sisters, Kathy
(Mac) Lineham of Highlands Ranch, CO; Linda Cummings of Manitou Springs, CO; Julie (Doug)
Ingerson of Brighton, CO; and Becky (Dave) Jones of Grand Junction, CO; Daughter Brianna
(John) McGovern of Los Angeles CA; and step daughters, Debi (Steve) Brodie of Wheatland, CA;
and Laurie Lopez of Anchorage, AK. He will live on forever in our hearts and in our memories.
At this time no services are scheduled. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook
at https://www.danekasfuneralchapel.com/ Memorial contributions may be given to the charity
of your choice. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.