Patrick Charles Darold
July 17, 1949 – June 10, 2025
Patrick “Daddy Pat” Charles Darold passed away on June 10, 2025, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, at the age of 75. He was born July 17, 1949, in Eugene and raised in Waldport.
Patrick deeply loved the oceans and forests he grew up around. A constant wanderer and explorer, his favorite place to be was outside surrounded by nature’s beauty. Patrick was also an avid reader and writer, often expressing his love and emotions through the written word.
He spent major parts of his life in Eugene, Waldport and Palm Springs, Calif. before eventually settling in Eldora, Iowa, to be near his grandchildren.
Patrick had a natural connection with children, whether through storytelling, playful teasing, or simply being present, he had a way of making kids feel seen and loved.
He was a proud graduate of the University of Oregon who became an expert of many industries and over the course of his life developed a broad range of skills, talents, and experiences. He worked as a logger, construction worker, corrections officer, teacher, realtor, repo man, even had a brief stint as a hot dog vendor. He took great pride in his strong work ethic and instilled that same value in his children. He was hardworking, always ready with a good story to share and a lifetime of experiences to draw from.
Patrick was married twice, first to Peggy Medford, with whom he had two daughters and later to Dianna Turner, with whom he had a son and two daughters. Patrick proudly assumed the role of “Daddy Pat” to Dianna’s three daughters from a previous relationship.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Corwin, and father Lee Darold; brother Thurman Darold and sister Gloria Semon; and his beloved dogs, Norman #1 and Norman #2.
He is survived by his dog, Norman #3; a brother and sister, John (Kathy) Darold and Susie (Dean) Tanner; his children, Corina (Justin McGuirk) Darold, Carrie Williams, Amberlee (John Fike) Darold, Bonnie (Beau Bridges) Williams, Annie (Ryan Miller) Williams, Patrick (Nicole) Darold, Deidre (Matt) Darold-Wilson, and Lily (Jeff) Scott, and 15 grandchildren, Tenia, Alexander, Robert, Maximillian, Simon, Jack, Ada, Wyatt, Winston, Tabi, Dani, Charlie, Eden, Bridey, and Nora.
A celebration of life will be held in Waldport at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Robinson Park, 1280 N.E. Broadway St.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Waldport Library Foundation.
