Daryl Arnold

Daryl Arnold (November 12, 1924 – December 30, 1997) was a farmer, businessman and diplomat. He served as the 8th United States Ambassador to Singapore from 1987 to 1989.[1][2]

Daryl Arnold
United States Ambassador to Singapore
In office April 28, 1987 – July 8, 1989
President	Ronald Reagan George H.W. Bush
Preceded by	J. Stapleton Roy
Succeeded by	Robert D. Orr
Personal details
Born	(1924-11-12)November 12, 1924 Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Died	December 30, 1997(1997-12-30) (aged 73) Moreno Valley, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Shirley Haymore Arnold
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Southern California Midshipman School
Occupation	Farmer Diplomat

Career

Prior to his diplomatic career Arnold served as president of the Western Growers Association one of the largest agricultural trade associations in the United States..[3]

Death

Ambassador Arnold and his wife Shirley were driving to Palm Springs, California to celebrate her 73rd birthday. On the way, their Cadillac veered off the highway and crashed into a signpost killing them both. Arnold and his wife had been married for 51 years and lived in Corona del Mar, California.[3]

References

1. Nomination of Daryl Arnold To Be United States Ambassador to Singapore February 1987, reagan.utexas.edu. Retrieved March 2011
2. Car Crash Kills Daryl Arnold, Ex-Envoy to Singapore, 73 January 1998, Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 2011
3. "Car Crash Kills Daryl Arnold, Ex- Envoy to Singapore, 73". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 22 January 2013.

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by J. Stapleton Roy	United States Ambassador to Singapore 1987–1989	Succeeded by Robert D. Orr