Daniel J. Steenhuis

Daniel Jeffrey Joost Steenhuis, born October 7th, 1984, died on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017.

Daniel was full of energy and excelled in theater, music, and dance. At a young age, he spent many years at Ithaca Ballet, and later learned to tap and swing dance. At the Lehman Alternative Community School, he participated in many theater productions. He attended, and graduated from Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, MA in his senior year. He was active in local theater and musical groups, performing in Vitamin L and productions at the Hangar Theater.

Daniel is survived by his parents Aafke and Tammo, and eight brothers and sisters: Femmigje (James), Jasper (Farzana), Wypkelien (Damian), Jelmer, Yvonne, Geneva (Tamar), Quinten (Amanda), Nicolien (Luka), together with five nephews and a niece. He is missed.

The family would like to thank the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams for providing tremendous support for Daniel over the years. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Lehman Alternative Community School at 111 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY 14850, mentioning the "Daniel Steenhuis' Memorial Fund for Theater". Daniel will be remembered in a private family gathering. Bangs Funeral Home will be assisting the family.