Obituary of John Robert Doonan

John Doonan, 69, of Niles, passed away at Hanson Hospice Center on Sunday, November 7, 2021. John was born on November 29, 1951, to the late Frank and Thelma Doonan in Portland, Oregon. He was married to the late Robin Doonan. They had 4 children between them. Although not blood related there are many kids who looked up to John and considered him a father figure. John often enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed walking in the woods and teaching his kids and grandkids about the outdoors. John enjoyed most of his work career on the water as a merchant marine. The tug boat was home to John. He missed it dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Thelma Doonan; wife, Robin Doonan; daughter, Roxanne Doonan; son, John Paul; siblings, Patricia Doonan and Rosemary Doonan-Hyndman. John is survived by his children, Danielle (Eric) Yazell of Niles and Nathan (Sidney) Jarman of Niles; grandchildren; Morgan (Gavin) Jarman, Nathan Jarman, Tayvn Jarman, William Blankenship, Zoey Jarman, Ozzy Jarman-Doonan, Aurora Viracola, Vincent Viracola, Athena Yazell, and Runa Yazell; sister, Josephine Lintz; nieces, Autumn Jacobs, Ariah Doonan, Anna Doonan, and Madelyn Jarman; nephews Travis Jarman and Jason Jarman and many extended family members and close friends. John has selflessly donated his body to science to help further scientific research in hopes of finding a cure to many illnesses. His family will be remembering him privately.