Douglas Darien Sr.

May 3, 1934 -

Apr 30, 2022

Corporal Douglas Alexander Darien Sr., 87, passed away from natural causes in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 30, 2022. A celebration of life is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Witzleben Legacy Funeral Home, 1707 South Bragaw Street in Anchorage. Marine Corp Honors will be presented at the service. Please come share memories and stories with the Darien family.

Douglas was born on May 3, 1934, in Kenai, Alaska, to Manuel and Doris Darien. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, commercial fisherman, commercial painter and Marine. He was very honored and proud of his Marine Corp service. After his military service, Douglas became a commercial painter and worked through the 1140 Painters and Allied Trades, retiring after 40 years. He also loved commercial and sportfishing in Alaska. Douglas was a man that preached hard work and led by example. He was always accountable and present when his work, family or friends needed him. He was such a supportive family man and friend to those loved ones that needed him. He will always be remembered for being a rock for his family and honoring the Darien name each day he stepped forward.

Douglas was preceded in death by two children, Douglas Darien Jr. and Baby Darien.

He is survived by his loving spouse, Judy Darien; son, Gabriel Darien; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Alvina Darien; grandkids, Dylan Darien, Hunter Darien, Wendy Darien and Ashley Darien; great-grandkids, Alex and Aspen; best friends, Mike Carpenter and Susan Wells; and numerous other family members and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.legacyalaska.com.