Daniel "Dan" Edward Taber

Daniel “Dan” Edward Taber of Manassas, Virginia went home on June 12, 2026, while under Hospice Care at the Adler Center for Caring on the Van Metre Campus. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Judy Landis Taber of Manassas, Virginia. His sons Donovan Garcia of Littleton, Colorado and Justin M. Alford of Richmond, Virginia. His loving sister Elizabeth A. Loran of The Villages, Florida and Aunt Jo Clancy of Auburn, New York. He is also survived and remembered by his brother and sisters-in-law, Gene and Sally Bynaker of Dover, Delaware and Christina Lea Landis of Winchester, VA and beloved nieces and nephew, extended family and friends to include his devoted pets, Mercy and Morgan. Dan was preceded in death by his parents Dan and Mary Taber of Auburn, New York and his son Stephen Matthew Taber of Morgantown, West Virginia, Born in Auburn, New York, and serving in the United States Army from 1969 - 1971, Dan began a thirty-seven-year career with the Prince William County Police Department, a nationally accredited agency, retiring in 2008 as Assistant Chief of Police after serving 12 years in that position. He was subsequently appointed Chief of Police in the Town of Dumfries, Virginia and then served as Dumfries Town Manager for almost five years, becoming the longest continually serving person to hold that position, retiring in July 2016. Dan earned a B.S. Degree in Police Administration from American University and a Master of Public Administration degree from George Mason University. In addition, Dan was a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police (PERF), and the Professional Executive Leadership School (University of Richmond). He taught Criminal Justice and Management courses at Northern Virginia Community College, the University of Richmond, ECPI University and provided ethics training to senior law enforcement managers across the Commonwealth of Virginia. “Honoring Dan’s wishes, there will be no public services, please remember him by sharing a laugh or fond memory.” In lieu of flowers please donate to PWC Animal Shelter in Memory of Major Dan Taber, Prince William SPCA, PO Box 6631, Woodbridge, VA 22195

Daniel "Dan" Edward Taber

January 21, 1950 - June 12, 2026