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Darrell Dollinger Obituary

Darrell D. Dollinger Darrell, aged 61, passed away peacefully at home on August 31st after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, mother Evelyn, daughters Carry-Lee (Eric), Erica (Chris), Michelle (James), Melinda, his grandchildren, mother-in-law Betty, brother-in-law Ron (Rhonda), and his nieces and nephews. Darrell graduated from Highline High School. He was a Navy Vietnam veteran. Family came first for Darrell, with a close second between hockey and his Harley. He worked for Boeing for 29 years. There will be a Celebration of the Life of Darrell on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 4:00 PM at Game Farm Park in Auburn. It will be a potluck and a sharing of stories about Darrell.
Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Sep. 7, 2008.

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Archie Curtis

September 18, 2008

Darrell was my neighbor for several years on G Street NW in Auburn. I am very sorry to hear of his passing and my family and I want to extend our sympathies to Marilyn, Melinda and Michelle. He was a great supporter of the MIA program and loved his family and his harley. I last spoke with in at the grocery store and we had a good talk. He will be missed.

Nancy Curtis

September 18, 2008

Darrell was my neighbor, where our
children grew up together. I am so sorry to hear that he passed away. My condolences and prayers to the family.

Liz Lorance

September 10, 2008

I was sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. I knew Darrell when he was a very young boy - his mother Evelyn and I were friends at Boeing. We used to grocery shop and have lunch on Fridays. Evelyn, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Zenon Michaelides

September 10, 2008

My sincere condolences on Darrells passing. I was a contract engineer and worked closely with Darrell at Boeing for just over a year. Although my time of knowing Darrell may have been brief, I will always remember him as a good friend and a respected colleague. May he rest in peace.

David Wells

September 8, 2008

I worked with Darrell for several years at the Boeing Company, he was very good at his job. I will miss him and I wish his family well, I am so sorry for his early passing.

Sharon at Rainier Physicians

September 8, 2008

Darrell was such a special man. Even when he was feeling really crummy, he would have a joke or a mouthy comment. No one could really tell how much pain he was in or how sick he was. I admire him for the courageous battle he fought and always putting his family first. We will really miss seeing his smile here and him showing off his "latest tatoo." Darrell was truely a gem.

Dale Bradley

September 7, 2008

To the Family of Darrell
I honor the memory of the time Darrell and I spent together at Boeing. Our lives ran parallel for many years before we met, even dating the same girl in high school, going to Viet Nam and then working at Boeing. Finally meeting when we were both put on the 737 together. We shared our dreams of retirement and discussed life, work and Harleys. You made it fun. It is with great sadness that I have to say goodbye so early in our lives.

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