Daniel K. Duncan

January 28, 1955 - May 20, 2010

Daniel K Duncan was born January 28, 1955 in Hillsboro, Oregon just southwest of Portland, Oregon. He was the son of Wesley and Rita Duncan. Dan had an older sister, Peggy Lefebvre of Beaverton, Oregon and a younger brother Randy Duncan of Virginia. Dan married DeAnn Duncan and had two wonderful children Dana and Daniel. Dan was a hard working man who found his way into Law Enforcement which he made a successful career. He started working as a corrections deputy with the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, then as a patrol deputy. He worked for Tillamook County for nine years, started a family and served the community with dedication and honor. In 1985 Dan became a patrol officer with the Lake Oswego Police Department. He moved his family back to the valley, settling in Oregon City where he would stay for the next 25 years. Dan climbed through the ranks of the Lake Oswego Police Department, always working hard and leading with integrity. He developed long lasting relationships with those he worked with, forming a strong family like bond that lasted throughout his 25 years of service. He worked his way up to the position of Chief of Police, where he stayed for the last 7 years of his life. He was a strong leader who led by example, and usually had a big smile on his face. Dan loved being a cop, and appreciated each and every one of his co-workers. Throughout his 55 years Dan lived life to the fullest. He loved his family, his friends, and enjoyed spending time doing the things he loved with those people. His six grandchildren looked up to and adored him, and they loved spending time with him. He was a mentor, a teacher, and rock of a man. He was a good fisherman, great hunter, and lived to be in the outdoors. Despite his life being too short, he has left having done it all. He will forever be missed, and there will never be another person like Dan. PDF Printable Version