Kern County Obituaries

Alexander Darson

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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July 25, 1920 – Sept. 5, 2004
Alexander Darson, 84, of Tehachapi passed away on Sept. 5. He was born on 
July 25, 1920 in Trenton, N.J. 

After earning a PhD from Ohio State University, Alexander entered the United 
State Marine Corps where he was wounded in action in the battle of Guadalcanal 
and was awarded the Purple Heart. He did films training for the military 
while recuperating. 

Alexander found a love for the theatre and became the first actor to play 
the role of Zorro. He was in several commercials thereafter. Being quite 
versatile and always having a thirst for knowledge, he earned another 
doctorate degree in chiropractics. Having property in Tehachapi and a love 
of fresh, clean air, he moved here permanently in 1986.

Alexander was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Screen Actors 
Guild. He left a wealth of knowledge and a love of nature to his family and 
friends. As he related his life and memories to nurses Pam and Mary of 
Tehachapi Hospital, he stated that he had a full and happy life and lived 
it exactly as he wanted and was ready for the next journey. He died with 
dignity as he had lived it.

Alexander is survived by sons, Scott Darson of Tehachapi and Greggory Darson 
of Northern California; brother and sister-in-law, George and Juanita Peto; 
niece, Nancy Peto; and nephew, Georgie Peto, all of Columbus, Ohio; and niece, 
Sandy Kelly of Burbank.
Private services will be held in Northern California. Wood Family Funeral 
Service handled the cremation arrangements.

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