Daniel Earl Dougherty

Daniel ?Earl? Dougherty                                                                Earl was born August 19, 1932 in Hale, Missouri to Frank and Winnie (McCollom) Dougherty.  He moved to Prescott Valley in June 2006.  Earl passed away February 21, 2008 at the Prescott VA Hospital.    Surviving relatives include;  his wife of 32 years, Sharon; children Darla, Debra, Don, and Doug, Jennifer and Steven; grandchildren Amanda, Bruce, Christopher,  Darcie, John, Justin and Marty; great-grandchildren Brandon, Leeanne and Ryan; sister Frances Mitchell; niece Bobbie Cotten; half-sister Marian Owczarzak; and a half-brother, Frank.   Earl joined the Marine Corps. at an early age and served in Korea.  For 24 years he was a used car dealer in both Oregon and California.  He enjoyed classic cars, particularly AMC/AMX and he was currently restoring a 1953 Studebaker truck.   ?A coward dies a thousand deaths. The brave die but once.?  (William Shakespeare)  Earl bravely faced everything in life and lived in a very straight forward manner.  He heroically fought the illness that eventually took his life.    His ashes will be placed in Parkdale Cemetery (Oregon).  A memorial service with family and friends will be held at a later date.