Richard "Rick" L. Daggett

Jul 16, 2023

As a toddler Rick came to the territory of Alaska in the crowded cab of the family's brand new 1952 Green Chevy pickup, house trailer on behind. This young family of four were moving to Alaska from Priest River, Idaho.

Shortly after settling in Spenard, Mount Spur erupted in 1953, covering Anchorage in ash. What fun it was to play in all that ash, much to his mother's chagrin.

Rick was on the leading edge of the baby boom. Anchorage had so many kids and too few schools. As fast as schools were being built it seemed he went to a new school every year: Abbott Loop and Wendler are two that come to mind.

A lifetime friendship was forged at Wendler Jr. High with Jeff Colwell.

In 1968, Rick graduated from East Anchorage High School.

The war in Vietnam was raging. Rick enlisted in the Army to serve in Vietnam just as his father, George Daggett, had done to serve in World War II. Rick served in Vietnam as a Forward Air Controller.

He retired from the United States Postal Service in Anchorage at the age of 70.

Gastric cancer was the one thing he couldn't fix, repair or invent a solution for. He passed away in Anchorage with his sister and niece by his side. He was 73.

A life well-lived.

His father, George Floyd Daggett; and mother, Dorothy Jean (Fitzpatrick) Daggett, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sister, Jeannie (Daggett) Johnson; niece, Kimberlee Johnson; nephew, Erik Johnson; brothers-in-law, Sidney Johnson and Wendell J. Wassmann, all of Anchorage. Also, his aunt, Mary Ann (Fitzpatrick) Gerrish of Vail, Ariz.; and his true and everlasting friends, Jeff Colwell and his wife Olga of Oceanside, Calif..

He was interred at Fort Richardson National Cemetery in Anchorage. Any remembrance can be made to a veteran's organization of your choice.

The family can be contacted through Jeannie Johnson, P.O. Box 110296, Anchorage, AK 99511.