Darlene Helen "Dee" Boughton

Darlene Helen "Dee" Boughton obituary

Darlene Helen "Dee" Boughton

Darlene Boughton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kehl's Palmer Legacy Funeral Home on Sep. 19, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Darlene (Dee) Helen Boughton of Palmer, Alaska passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 77.

Dee was born in Lincoln County, MT on May 7, 1948, the third of four children of Patrick (Pat) Glen Campbell and Hermine (Mickey) Matilda Weisz.

She spent her early years growing up in Montana and North Dakota. After graduating high school, she moved to central California but later returned to Libby, MT

to work in federal service. She then followed her former husband to Orifino, ID, Gold Beach, OR, Juneau, AK and finally Palmer, AK where she raised her children, grandchildren and spent the rest of her years.

Dee was a loving and caring mother. She will always be remembered as Dee-Dee to her family and Nana to her grandchildren. She is survived by her three siblings, Joseph (Tani) Campbell of Tucson, AZ, Patricia Ferrell of Willston, ND, and Angeli (Ed) Hill of Kalispell, MT; her two children Sarah (Jamie) Elizabeth Rodriguez of Palmer, AK and Steven (Lindsay) Edward William Boughton of Chantilly, VA; five grandchildren Elias Enrique Rodriguez, Elsa Belen Rodriguez, Ezra Luis Rodriguez, Sloane Elizabeth Boughton and Brandon Rodney Boughton; numerous nieces and nephews; and cat Max.

Dee loved gardening, traveling the world, and spending time with family and friends. Her family is grateful for the love she gave and values she bestowed. A private family ceremony has been scheduled for a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Darlene's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Darlene Boughton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Darlene Boughton's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?