Obituary: Bliss, Darryl Ray

Thu., March 31, 2016

BLISS,
Darryl Ray

Darryl Ray Bliss born in Buena Park, California on August 24, 1961 passed away peacefully in his sleep in Tum Tum, Washington.

He is survived by his mother Linda Long, father Glenn Bliss, Sr., children Darryl Bliss Jr., Katie Bliss, Martin Bliss, and Andrew Bliss, brothers Glenn Bliss, Jim Bliss, and Chuck Bliss, three granddaughters, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Darryl worked as a custodian at Eastern State Hospital for 18 years until diagnosed with COPD.

We will miss his optimistic outlook on life and his ability to make us all laugh.

Services will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Tum Tum, WA.

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