Daniel Madsen, 58, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2026, in Castle Dale, Utah, according to an obituary published on September 30 by Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc. Madsen was a resident of Castle Dale.
Born on October 9, 1967, in Provo, Utah, Madsen was the first of three children born to Thomas Rulon Madsen and Linda Jean Gilmore. His parents divorced in May of 1980. Madsen later became the stepson of Chris L. Jensen following his mother's marriage in 1984. He was joined by step-siblings Crystal Jensen, Steven Jensen, and Stephanie Jensen.
Madsen attended school in Fairview before moving to Huntington in 1980 to attend Canyon View Junior High. He graduated from Emery High School in 1986. Following his graduation, he moved to California where he worked briefly as a security guard. He was known to family and friends as Dan or Danny and was described as someone who loved the outdoors, including fishing, camping, and hunting.
Madsen is survived by his life partner of 22 years, Dawn April Evans. His surviving family members include his mother, Linda (Chris) Jensen of Huntington; brothers Thomas Madsen of Orangeville and Steven (Samantha) Jensen of Orangeville; and sisters Stephanie (Clint) Jeffs of Roosevelt and Crystal Jensen of Huntington. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Heather Adsit, Kendra Sutton, Kirsten Jensen Swasey, Tylee Jensen, Brooklyn Jensen, Jody Swasey, Tyler Jensen, Dakota Jensen, and Christopher Madsen.
A celebration of life for Madsen is scheduled to take place at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington.
