Douglas David Daniels passed away peacefully December 25, 2022, at Harbor Regional Health Center,
surrounded by family. Doug was 56; born on April 16, 1966, in Aberdeen, Washington to David and Billie
Jean Daniels.
Doug was a lifelong resident of Aberdeen/Hoquiam, graduating from Weatherwax Sr High School in
1984. After graduating, Doug worked for the family mill, Daniels Cedar Products and then went to work
for Grays Harbor Paper and remained there until the paper mill closed.
Doug loved working with wood and working on remodeling projects around the house and for the
family. He also loved working on and solving complex mechanical problems. A skill that served him well
in his professions. Doug loved taking his dad to the beach to clear their lungs with fresh saltwater air.
Above all, Doug’s greatest quality was his love for his son, parents, sisters, nieces, and nephew.
Doug is survived by his parents, David H. Daniels, and Billie Jean (Spurgeon) Daniels, his son Derrick
Daniels, his sister Kathleen Carrigan (Tim), his sister Becky Benzing (Jerry), a niece Nicole Carrigan, a
niece Natalie Ancich (Jeff), and a nephew Cooper Benzing.
A private family graveside service will be held in the coming weeks.
The family would like to invite family and friends to an informal Celebration of Life at the Aberdeen Elks
Lodge at 1:00 PM on Monday Jan 2, 2023, 1712 South Boone St. Aberdeen, WA 98520. Cremation
arrangements have been entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.