Daryl E. Hastings 1921 - 2008

Daryl E. Hastings

Daryl E. Hastings

Daryl E. Hastings, 86, of Cottonwood, died Jan. 22, 2008. He was the son of Eugene Wesley and Juanita Geraldine (Barnes) Hastings. He was born in Windsor, Calif., on April 1, 1921.

Daryl attended and graduated Balboa High School. He served his country during World War II as a radioman 3c in the U.S. Navy. For his dedicated services Daryl was the recipient of numerous Naval medals.

Daryl worked for Carnation, as well as ABC Nissan. His greatest accomplishment was utilizing his skills as a baseball player in the Semi-Pros. His interests and hobbies included camping, fishing, baseball, golf and automobile racing.

He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Georgia L. Hastings of Cottonwood; four sons, Douglas (Debra) Hastings of Chino Valley, D.B. Hastings of Cottonwood, Peter (Jeanie) Keller of Sacramento, Calif., and Denis Keller also of Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters, Valerie (Robert) Dahl, of Carmel, Ind., and Vickie (Michael) Thompson of Peoria; his sister Audrey Monistier of Sun City Grand; as well as 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be at Westcott Funeral Home on Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. Daryl will be placed to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Cave Creek.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to: Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood AZ 86326, or to the Verde Valley Care Givers.

An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com.


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