San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Darling, Richard December 21 2004 ********************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/obits/obitsca/obitsca.htm ********************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Cheryl Davis-Holman Cis1052@aol.com January 3, 2005, 9:37 pm The Record December 28, 2004 Stockton Richard Darling Nov. 29, 1925 - Dec. 21, 2004 The final chapter in the life of Commander Richard Darling came to a close on December 21, 2004. His incredible novel of life began on November 29, 1925 in Howell, Michigan. Highlighted chapters include his illustrious career in the Navy from 1943 to 1973 when he retired at Rough and Ready Island. In 1948 he met and married Juanita Morley and started four new spinoff novels: David Darling, Cindy Dewey (Mike), Rick Darling and Todd Darling. After retirement, Commander Darling worked many mini careers including Bridgefords Flying Service, Cortopassi Farms, Delta College and his favorite; tending to bees and the critters at Honey Do Farms with his honey. In addition to his children, Commander Darling leaves his beloved wife JoAn; additional family members, Cynthya (Chuck) Nothstine, Kort (Sherrie) Gentry, Brad (Anastasia) Gentry and Scott Mikkelson; grandchildren, Stacy Roberts, Stephanie Dewey, Tiffany Darling, Tara Jack (David), Sheena Darling, Holly, Dan, Andy and Brook Gentry and Doug (Heather) and Jack (Jenny) Nothstine; great- grandchildren, Kellan Jack and Jacob Nothstine; all insuring that new novels of life will be produced, hopefully with the same zest for life and laughter that was always there in the Darling household. As per his request, no services will be offered but a celebration of his life will be forthcoming. Donations may be made in Commander Darlings honor to PBS and/or the Humane Society. "Fair Winds and Following Seas" File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ca/sanjoaquin/obits/gob4208darling.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/caobfiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb