Dennis Daugherty Obituary

Dennis Daugherty
March 23, 1955 - June 6, 2025
NORTH BEND - William "Dennis" Daugherty, a man so full of life, reluctantly left this one listening to the sweet sounds of John Coltrane at his home in North Bend, Oregon. Dennis will be remembered for his magnetic smile, easygoing nature, mischievous quick wit, and heart of gold. His tireless work ethic was matched only by his generosity and humility.
He grew up in Culver City, California. As a child, Dennis truly was a menace getting into all kinds of misadventures with his roguish friends. He enjoyed surfing, going to rock & roll concerts, and driving hot rods like a bat out of hell. He discovered his lifelong passion for road cycling as a young adult, and nobody's been able to catch up to him since.
Dennis showed his love through acts of service he would do just about anything for the ones he loved. He doted on Vicki, his wife of 39 years and was the world's greatest Dad and Pop Pop. He and Vicki moved to Oregon in 1990 and opened their own appliance business, which they successfully operated for 28 years. It started small with Dennis repairing used appliances from their home, and business grew thanks to the loyalty and kindness of the community and their dedicated employees. Dennis cared deeply for his customers, many of whom became close friends.
Dennis leaves behind his wife Vicki, daughters Moriah and Corina, and grandchildren Oscar, Violet, Walter, Matilda and William Grey. He is also survived by his stepmother Sandra and brother Danny. He is preceded in death by his father Gilbert, mother Barbara, and brother David.
Our hearts will always ache in his absence, but we are forever grateful that he was ours. He had a way of lifting the mood just by walking into a room, with that happy-go-lucky spirit, a joke for every occasion, and a laugh that made everything feel a little lighter. We'll nurture the light he brought into the world by serving others with quiet integrity, choosing what's right over what's easy, and finding humor even in life's harder moments. Thanks a million, Dennis.
Dennis was a master storyteller, and many who knew him have tales of their adventures together. If you have stories or memories to share, we would love to hear them. Please share them directly with family or on his memorialized Facebook account under the name "Dennis Daugherty".