Rex Eugene Daugherty

Rex Daugherty Obituary

Rex Eugene DAUGHERTY Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, passed away on Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 in Deer Park, Washington. Rex was born January 8th, 1935 in Perry, Iowa. After traveling the country for the Federal Govern ment, he and his family then set tled in Seattle where he served as the Chief Appraiser for the Pacif ic Northwest National Park Ser vice for over thirty years. In his younger years he was a car en thusiast and enjoyed riding mo torcycles and trail bikes. Rex is survived by his wife of 56 years, Frances, his daughter, Julie M. (Thomas) Duckworth of Deer Park, his grandchildren, Alicia M. Duckworth and Jonathan T. Duckworth of Deer Park, his great grandson, Jackson T. Huston; his siblings, Patricia K. (Robert) Siglin of Queen Valley, AZ, Ted L. (Anne) Daugherty of Coalville, UT, and Terry (Darcy) Daugherty of Helena, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Opal Daugherty, his son, Jeff Eugene Daugherty, and his brother, Jack Daugherty.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jan. 23, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Rex Daugherty

6 Entries

Joyce Mitchell

January 24, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. That was a wonderful poem, it really says it all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Joyce and Jeff Mitchell, Puyallup

January 24, 2011

My deepest sympathies to your family. My heart goes out to you all.

Love,

The Nod

Stu & Ellie Snyder

January 24, 2011

Our memories of Rex will endure forever. From the first time we met him, until forever, he is a friend and mentor. If I were to look for a model of good humor, hard work, gracious sharing and genuine caring I would have to look no further than Rex. You will never be forgotten.

Alicia Duckworth-Huston

January 24, 2011

OH, and one more thing.... one thing that Jack and grandpa "bonded" over was the animated movie "Cars." (I apologize in advance to those who have not seen the movie!) Of course Jack liked the fast Lightning McQueen. Grandpa really liked the old classic Hudson Hornet, Doc. I was going to give Grandpa a Doc night-light for Christmas, but I was not able to give it to him in time (I will be keeping it in my bedroom now). While Jack was watching the dvd a week ago, I heard a line in the movie that I never really noticed before. It really broke my heart. Doc, while explaining why he got out of racing, sadly said, "...there was a lot left in me. I just never got a chance to show 'em..." Grandpa had a lot left in him too. As a kid, I knew grandpa always had health issues. But he always seemed to pull through them. He was constantly going in to town, doing stuff, climbing ladders to fix the roof, shoveling snow, etc. He always seemed so strong and untouchable. That's how I'll remember him.

Alicia Duckworth-Huston

January 24, 2011

Thanks for putting up that nice poem grandma. This was just all so darn sudden. I still can't believe he's gone. But I have so many good memories of him/with him that I will carry with me. I'm glad he got to know Jack and Dustin too, even though it was for a short period of time. You can be sure that I will teach Jack to always price comparison shop, make notes and document EVERYTHING (no matter how big or small the situation!), to speak up and say something if he feels the need to, and to stay healthy and take care of himself, all in grandpa's honor. I know those things will stick with me forever.

Frances Daugherty

January 23, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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