Obituaries

Doyle W. Duvall Dies at 79; Helped Open Santee Costco

The decorated veteran lived in East County for 42 years.

East County resident Doyle W. Duvall passed away October 4 at age 79, according to UT San Diego.

Born in Kentucky, he served in the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1974, serving two tours in Vietnam and earning the Purple Heart, Gold, Silver and Bronze Stars and other commendations.

He married in Diane 1970 and worked as a manager for early incarnations of Costco, even helping to open the Santee Costco.

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