Our beloved Darrin Lyle Oster, 44, of Woodland passed away Dec. 5, 2009, as the result of a logging accident.
He was born April 28, 1965, in Vancouver and graduated with the Woodland High School Class of 1984.
Darrin served in the Marines from 1984 to 1988. He worked for Brusco Tug and Barge, took part in the Apprenticeship Program through J.H. Kelly, was a NORPAC millwright and a jack-of-all-trades.
He enjoyed running, wrestling, techno music, riding bikes, skateboards, snowboards and scooters, building model cars and airplanes, skydiving, bungee jumping, tinkering on his vehicles, painting his nails and so much more.
Darrin was full of life. He was caring, loyal, always thinking of others and a strong shoulder to lean on. He was the best brother, and will be remembered for his heart of gold.
He is survived by his parents, Lyle and Deanna Oster of Woodland; four sisters, Darlene (Allan) Blankenship of White Salmon, Wash., Sally (Gary) Dobbins of Cathlamet, Mickey (Gordy) Jensen of Longview and Chrissy Davenport of Woodland; 11 nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous extended family members.
Darrin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Oster, Ross and Thelma Patterson and Edith Studer.
A potluck celebration of Darrin's life will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 20 in the Woodland High School Commons, 755 Park St.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, care of Chrissy Davenport to assist with funeral expenses.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home.
Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).
