Scott Lee Danielson

Danielson Scott L Age 67 of Minneapolis, MN. Passed away December 24, 2023 Survived by wife Sandi Wewerka and her sons Andrew (Jacqueline) Moran and their daughter Maddie, and Lucas Wewerka; daughters Sophie and Stella Danielson; mother, Vonne Danielson; brothers, Jeff (Lori) and Jim (Emma) Danielson; nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by father, Andrew Danielson. Scott grew up in the Linden Hills neighborhood in Minneapolis. Throughout his childhood he found his passion in music, dance, creative arts, skiing, sailing and hockey. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota and completed his graduate degree in Telecommunications Management at Syracuse University. Early in his career he worked as a writer, producer and director in television and film and started his own New York based company in broadcast and print design. He served as senior VP of Prodigy Internet, Inc as well as VP/Chief Creative Officer of AOL in the early phase of internet development. He continued his career creating consumer-facing technology resources. In the latter 20 years of his career, he channeled his creative skills as the founder and CEO of three companies based in Boulder, Colorado leading consumer product innovation and digital platforms for healthcare. His career continued as the co-creator of a "game", Jibby, designed to connect people and deepen and strengthen interpersonal relationships through shared stories and intentional listening. Scott was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer in May 2021. His legacy confirms his desire to fight this disease with the founding of BeWonderNow, Inc., a non-profit foundation dedicated to funding early-phase research for innovative therapies in brain cancer. The foundation will begin awarding grants in 2024. In his own words, Scott was a designer, drummer, chef, sailor, explorer, student, maker, thinker, creator, painter, friend, son, brother, father and husband filled with wonder, gratitude and joy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Memorial service to be held in the Spring (out in nature per Scott's request). Memorials preferred to BeWonderNow, Inc. P.O. Box 14112, Saint Paul, MN 55114-1802.

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Scott Lee Danielson

November 1, 1956 - December 24, 2023

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Scott Lee Danielson

November 1, 1956 - December 24, 2023

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