January 13, 1974 – September 26, 2015
Danny Olmstead was born and raised in Kirkland, Washington. Adopted by John and Kathy Olmstead at 9 days old, he was an answer to prayer. He grew up in a loving family and home.
Danny was gifted in many areas including just about any sport he tried. He played Pepsi Baseball and Kang Football where he held the record for most-yards-ran in a season for many years. Danny was an avid backcountry skier and was on a quest for the freshest powder; often leaving the house at 4am to get what he referred to as, “fresh tracks.” Dan also had a love of music and began playing the guitar in first grade; something he continued throughout his life.
Dan married his high school sweetheart in 1997 and they had a daughter together, Natalie, whom he adored and considered his crowning achievement. Together, the three with their dogs Bogey and Boomer lived happily for many years in Fall City.
Danny attended Bellevue College and Renton Voc Tech where he studied Land Survey. He was recruited out of the Renton Program by Triad Associates where he worked for many years as a respected Party Chief. He went on to become an Associate at Triad, an accomplishment he was very proud of. Dan went on to work at Geo-Dimensions where he continued his career as a Land Surveyor.
Dan had a large group of family who loved him which included adopted and biological members. 
He is survived by his daughter Natalie Barrett of Redmond and parents John and Kathy Olmstead of Woodinville; Parents Doug Wallin and April Whitton; Sister’s Krista Dinsmore, Erin Williams and Ginny Moriarty; and brothers Brian Wallin and Robert Moriarty. Nieces Sophie, Gracie and Molly Dinsmore; Joelly and Farrah Williams and many cousins, friends, aunts and uncles who lovingly referred to him as Dan-O and knew him for his huge smile, big laugh and sense of humor. May you rest in peace Danny, and find everlasting serenity.
The family requests donations to a benevolence fund for his daughter’s college education at BECU if desired in lieu of flowers.
A Private service will be held for friends and family. Please contact for details: Kathy Olmstead at kathyandjohn2@frontier.com, Krista Dinsmore at kristadinsmore76@gmail.com or Casey Mebust at caseybarrett212@yahoo.com.