Richard Arlen Doughton

1944 - 2024

Richard Arlen Doughton

August 3, 1944 - September 29, 2024

Puyallup, Washington - Richard Arlen Doughton (80), a kind, caring, and loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away from sepsis, liver, and kidney failure on September 29, 2024 in Puyallup, WA. He spent eight weeks, fighting for his life before the Lord called him home. He passed peacefully at home while surrounded by his family.

Richard was born August 3,1944, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Dott Doughton and Maude Marie Dillow. He grow up in a coal mining town. For him, West Virginia always held a special place in his heart. He eventually joined the Army and ended up on the West coast, being stationed at Fort Lewis , WA. While there, he met the love of his life, Lillian M. Stellman. They married and had two children, Steve A. Doughton and Vicki A. Doughton.

His careers included three years in the Army, one year working for Schwinn bikes, and thirty-five years working for Boeing. He worked at the Boeing plants in Renton and Everett, WA., He retired from Boeing in 2000.

Later, Richard was his wife's caregiver after her stroke. He was an amazing caregiver and the prime example of a great man. He loved his wife dearly and loved living close to his family in Puyallup.

Richard enjoyed his family, fishing, camping, traveling, and gambling. His favorite rivers to fish were the Toutle, Cowlitz, Puyallup, Green, and the Skykomish. He could tell lots of great fishing stories. His favorite trips were to Maui and Alaska. He worked hard to keep his yard nice and enjoyed helping his neighbors. He was proud of his son, daughter and his granddaughters.

He loved John Wayne Movies, PlayStation games, puzzles, and country music (Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers to name a few). The last songs played for him before his passing were Take Me Home, County Roads (John Denver) and Amazing Grace.

Richard is preceded in death by Dott and Maude Doughton (parents), Betty Hannah (sister), Louise Burkhart (sister), Cecil Doughton (Brother), and all his dogs including Bandit.

He is survived by Billy Doughton (brother), Lillian Doughton (his lovely wife), Steve Doughton (son), Vicki Cribbin (daughter), Kourtney Doughton (granddaughter) , Kayla Cribbbin (granddaughter), and Shannon Cribbin (granddaughter). Also many family members and friends.

Richard wished to be cremated and the Tacoma Crematory helped fulfill that request. He is now home with his family. His memories will stay in our hearts until we meet again. Richard has gone Fishing.

A Celebration of Life will be held later by his family.