Mr. Dan celebration information, request for photos & support the family

Telluride Staff & Community:

I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love regarding Dan Bergstrom Noel. He was an incredible husband, father, friend, teacher, colleague, and person; he will forever be in our hearts. 

We have scheduled a Celebration of Life Sunday, May 18 at 3 pm at Oak Street Plaza next to the gondola. We want to celebrate him with a community gathering that will include a potluck that will be coordinated by Lara Young, 970-708-1105. Dan was not only one of the finest educators but also a great cook and musician.  He loved building community around a meal, song, or sweet treat. We have planned a menu of Mr. Dan's favorite foods and hope you can join us in creating the community feed following his celebration of life. Think of this as a Vermont barn raising where everyone can be involved in creating the meal to honor our most beloved father, husband, teacher, and friend. We will have tables lining the street in front of the Gondola on Oak Street overflowing with the food we all bring or prepare from the menu. (The town has graciously permitted closing the street.) We envision this as a joyful way to honor and celebrate the amazing man who has helped us raise and inspire our children. Please choose to prepare or bring a specific food on the google sign up sheet that fits your comfort with cooking, available time, and wallet. If you have a little more time to help then please sign up to be a food boss.. You can sign up to bring an item here:  Community Feed and Celebration for Mr. Dan

We would love as many photos of Dan as possible, please upload photos here: Dan Photos

For questions about photos contact Traci Baize @ tbaize@telluride.k12.co.us 

Many people have asked about how to help the family. 

What can you do:

• We have started a go fund me to support help with medical and burial expenses as well as ongoing support transitioning to a single, teacher income. Click on the picture for the Go Fund Me: 

• https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mr-dan-and-his-family

• You can also donate directly to the girls' 529 funds with College Invest:

  • Go to Ugift529.com  

    • For Hazel: Enter the Ugift code: 899-G6S 

    • For Delia: Enter the Ugift code: 814-A92

  • Enter your name and the amount of your gift. 

  • Make your gift via electronic funds transfer or check.

In lieu of flowers you can make a donation in his name to either of the following 501c3’s.

Please reach out with any questions. On behalf of the Bergstrom Noel family, thank you for everything you have done. It takes a village and this community has provided so much love and support. We look forward to celebrating Dan with all who can attend. 

Much Love,

Sara Kimble

skimble@telluride.k12.co.us