Darlene Estella Daly

Darlene Estella Daly August 2, 1946 - May 13, 2020 Darlene was born to Steve & Etta Kaptur in Portland, Oregon. She was one of four siblings, Dan Kaptur, of Portland Oregon, the oldest brother, Dennis Kaptur her twin brother of Allvn Washington, and Dwayne Kaptur of Portland Oregon a younger brother who preceded her in death. Her early childhood was spent on a cattle ranch on Hwy 30 near Scappoose, Oregon. She attended a Catholic Grade School in Portland and rode a greyhound bus to school and back every day. Her High School days were at Scappoose High School in Scappoose, Oregon. After Graduation, she attended Oregon State University and earned a Degree as a Veterinary Technician. She worked in various Veterinary Clinics over the years and after moving to Central Oregon worked at Redmond Veterinary Clinic for a number of years. In 1988 she met Michael M. Daly, a local contractor on a blind date. They were married on August 21, 1988. A short time later, they acquired Darlene's dream piece of property, a 5 acre parcel with irrigation North West of Redmond. She was able to acquire a number of animals over the years and was very successful in raising and showing goats. She was the lady to go to when someone had a question about their goat, sheep or other animal. She did goat dehorning for lots of people, helped in difficult birthing problems, and was always on call to help. She will be missed by many small animal owners in Central Oregon. Darlene was not blessed with children of her own, but she was able to acquire three baby Capuchin monkeys over the years and raised them as her own children. Benji, Andy, and Micky preceded her in death and their ashes will be buried with her, which was her final wish. There will be a viewing on Friday, May 22, 2020 from 10:00 am to Noon at Redmond Memorial Chapel, 717 SW 6th Street, Redmond. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 pm at Redmond Memorial Cemetery, Redmond Oregon. Contributions can be made in her honor to Brightside Animal Center, 1355 NE Hemlock Ave., Redmond, OR 97756, https://brightsideanimals.org/donate/ Arrangement entrusted to Redmond Memorial Chapel. 541-548-3219.