Daniel Muir McLellan, 54, joined his heavenly family on Monday, September 17, 2012. Dan was born November 1, 1957 to Robert and Barbara McLellan in Midland. He graduated from Midland High School and Texas Tech University. He worked as a CPA with various companies including Wagner & Brown and Western Container Corporation. He married the love of his life, Diane Makkonen, on May 9, 1992 at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Dan was a loving husband and father. When his son Ian was young, they would go to the airport every weekend to watch the planes take off and land which explains his son's love of flying and his future as a pilot. Dan was a Texas Master Gardener, served on the board of Midland Need to Read, and worked as a volunteer for the annual WNB Golf Classic each fall. He enjoyed being outside feeding the birds, golfing, and fly-fishing.He is survived by his wife, Diane McLellan of Midland; son, Ian McLellan of Midland; brother, David McLellan and wife, Theresa of San Antonio; niece, Bonnie and nephews, Andrew and Chris; and aunts, an uncle and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 20, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, September 21, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,