Daniel Patrick Laughman

Daniel Patrick Laughman was born on Oct. 18, 1947, to Paul and Martha Laughman. He was the oldest boy of 12 siblings. He spent his entire childhood in Astoria, attending Star of the Sea Catholic School from kindergarten through 12th grade.

In 1966, after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served two tours in Vietnam and completed his enlistment in 1970. Upon returning home to Astoria he began volunteering at the Astoria Fire Department, and eventually got a job as a patrol deputy for Clatsop County.

In 1973, he married Evelyn Crispien, and the two would go on to have three children and be married for 43 years.

Dan worked for 33 years for the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office. His first years were working as one of only two deputies for the whole county; he worked his way up becoming chief criminal deputy in 1987, and he held this position until his retirement in 2003. His commitment and loyalty to his family and career was exemplary.

He loved the outdoors, hunting, camping and spending time with his family. He was known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor. Not one to sit inside, he was always joining his kids outside, building tree forts, rigging up rope swings, working in his wood shop or target practicing.

Dan passed away on Dec. 27, 2016, from complications from Parkinson’s disease. Dan was preceded in death by his infant son, John Paul Laughman; mother, Martha Laughman; father, Paul Laughman; and two brothers, Kim and Thomas Laughman.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughters Rebekah Laughman and Jennifer Laughman (Johnson), married to Cary Johnson; grandchildren Cale, Brinn and Oscar Johnson; son Robert Laughman; sisters Kathleen Laughman, Paula Radakovich, Madeline Woolworth, Mary Laughman-Dodd, Victoria Williams and Susan Laughman-Winterowd; brothers Joe Laughman, Bruce Laughman and Jon Laughman; and many nieces and nephews. Dan will be greatly missed.

A private family graveside service will be held. Friends and family are invited to the Laughman residence for a celebration of life on Jan. 14, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.caldwellsmortuary.com