OCEAN PARK — Daniel Jay “Boomer” Cothren, 58, died Dec. 25, 2024.

Daniel was born Nov. 20, 1966, to J.C. Cothren and Mary Linda (Jenkins) Cothren in Chehalis, Washington. He was raised in Chehalis, where he attended W.F. West High School.

He moved to Ocean Park, Washington, in 1986, and met his lifelong best friend of more than 40 years, Tony Kangas. He later married his soulmate, Julene (Swenson) Cothren, on April 4, 2018.

Daniel was a jack of all trades. He worked in many fields, everything from oyster shucking to logging, from small gas repair to cooking. Daniel was a former Moose Lodge member and the lunchtime cook.

Everyone he met grew rather fond of him. He made friends everywhere he went, and could have the best time doing anything. He loved a good time, especially with great people. He loved and adored his family and his closest of friends.

Daniel loved to fish any chance he could, and was a master of the pole.

Daniel was a diehard Seattle Seahawks fan, and he loved to get together with friends and family to take in every game.

He had an undying love for music, his wife and their pup, McLovin. Mic was the light of his life from when they first brought him home. They had a bond like no other.

When Daniel was mobile, you could find him out rock hounding in the Naselle River. Daniel had a love and zest for life and family like no other.

Daniel leaves behind his loving wife, Julene (Swenson) Cothren; children, Kayla Tucker, Shawn Taylor and Christian Taylor; his stepdaughter, Kris Carrico; stepson, Jack Atkins; and his brothers, James Cothren and William Cothren.

He is preceded in death by his relatives, J.C. Cothren, Mary Linda (Jenkins) Cothren, Kimberly Cothren and Aaron Cothren.

We would like to send a very special thank you to Penttila’s Funeral Home. Charlotte was absolutely amazing. We appreciate you.

There will be a celebration of life for Daniel in early February, with the date to be determined.

As Daniel would always say, “Just kick back and check it out.”

Penttila’s Funeral Home in Long Beach, Washington, was in charge of the arrangements.