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Darin Chinn Obituary
Darin Dwayne Chinn was born on December 5, 1965 in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in south Seattle, and attended Renton High School. Upon graduating in 1984, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served in the military police until his honorable discharge in 1988. In 1989 he continued his lifelong passion of helping others and joined the Seattle Police Department.
In over 24 years of service in the SPD, Darin worked as a Patrol Officer, Community Officer, Officer Friendly, Officer on South & Southwest Anti-crime team, Narcotics Detective, and Detective with the Special Investigation Section-Vice unit.
Darin married Janine Kato in 1991 and enjoyed 23 wonderful years of marriage. During his free time Darin lived life to the fullest. He loved playing poker with his buddies, bowling, cycling, all things Elvis, collecting flashlights, and watching his beloved Mariners and Seahawks.
To his friends and co-workers, Darin was a hero. He always had a smile on his face, always had a good word for them, and always was a big kid. His sense of humor and smile lifted all who were around him. Appropriately, Darin's favorite superhero was Captain America. To all who loved him, he was our superhero-protecting, encouraging, and inspiring us.
Darin went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2014. We take comfort that he is with God, and that there is another guardian at heaven's gate.
A celebration of his Darin's life will be held Thursday, February 27 at 3:00pm at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien WA.
Remembrances may be sent to RMH Holiday Cruise, 9805 NE 116th St, PMB 7414, Kirkland, WA 98034 or Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarrior.org.
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March 2, 2016
Was thinking of you tonight - miss you. JK
Gilbert Abrego
October 1, 2015
I'm still missing you old friend...-Gil
Alex B
March 21, 2014
I miss seeing you at the Kung-Fu club, Darin. Godspeed to you.
Tracy Whitlatch
February 28, 2014
Darin will be missed by all who knew him. He was always so kind and had a smile on his face. My condolences go out to family and friends of Darin.
Thank you Darin for the years of working with and getting to know you while in Narcotics. I'm sure you and my Uncle Steve Sparby are playing some poker and joking around in Heaven.
Lori L
February 26, 2014
Janine & Family, Sorry for your loss. Darin was simply a good man, true & kind, friend, generous soul & great encourager. Thank you, Darin. You are with the Lord now & for that I am grateful! Praise Jesus!
February 26, 2014
To Darins family, I was able to get to know him through the SW precinct. Please accespt my deepest sympathy on his death. dot
February 24, 2014
Darin was a good man, friend and officer who will be missed. He reached out to and touched a lot of people's lives with his kind, friendly demeanor. My condolences to Janine and the family. Ian F.
Michael Hori
February 24, 2014
Janine and family, I throughly enjoyed the card games, and just knowing Darin from work and from the outside activities(bowling, golf, etc,). He will be greatly missed, and went too soon, but he is in a better place now. Again, my sincere condolences to you Janine, and the family.
Mike Hori
February 23, 2014
Darin, you will always remain in our hearts and minds. You were an incredible individual with great strength of character, empathy and love for all. We miss you dearly. Love, Joy and Rich Kato
Tricia Campbell
February 23, 2014
We love you, big brother. Be sure to visit us all in our dreams.. Love, Tricia
George Hilbish
February 23, 2014
The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!
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