DAVID DARRINGTON

Einan's Funeral Home

A message to my family:

I'm Gone now, but I'm still very near.

Death can never separate us.

Each time you feel a gentle breeze,

Feel my special hug for each of you,

Each time the wind blows,

It carries my happy whistle in your ear.

When the wind blows your hair ever so slightly,

Think of it as me pushing a few stray hairs back in place.

When you feel a few raindrops fall on your face,

It's me placing soft kisses.

When the plants and flowers bloom, remember you were each a special flower to me.

At night look up in the sky and see the stars shining so brightly.

I'm one of those stars and I'm winking at you and smiling with delight.

For never forget you are my very heart and that I will always be with you.

David passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA.

He was born on December 1, 1950, in Rupert, Idaho, to parents Earl and Lucille Darrington and was raised in Declo, Idaho. He began his love for athletics at a very young age. He spoke fondly about his senior year in high school where he was proudly the quarterback of the football team that won the conference championship. During basketball season that same year, he was a guard on the team that went on to the State Tournament. He then went on to Ricks College and Boise State University.

After college, David served as a Mormon Missionary and then began his career early on in the potato and onion industry. He lived in the T-C area for over 30 years, dedicating his life to his family and his career. During his successful career, Managing Partner of Agri-Pack, Inc. in the 80s and 90s. He served as a Board of Trustee for the National Onion Association for 17 years and was a Board Member on the US Potato Board. He also served as a Trustee and Chairman on the Washington Potato Commission and was a Board Member of the WA State Potato & Onion Association. He was fond of the organization, Bridge of Hope, and most recently served as the Treasurer of the local Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jan Darrington, beloved children: son, Scott (Susie) Darrington; daughters, Tracy (Matt) Hughes, Rachel, Stephanie, and Nicole Biagi; very special grandchildren, Natalia, Isaiah, Darian, Twins, Braiden, and Adriana, and Alan, and Alexa. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Lillian Jensen, Jay Darrington, Susan Mitchell, and Doug Darrington and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy McBride Darrington (Tracy and Scott's Loving Mother) and Father and Mother, Earl and Lucille Darrington.

Viewing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2011, followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Memories at Sunset Event Center at Einan's Funeral Home in Richland, WA, off of the By-Pass Highway. The burial service will follow in the Memories section of the cemetery. In addition, the family wishes to also extend an invitation to join them at Dave and Jan's home afterward and throughout the day for food, refreshments, and sharing.

Through Dave's illness, the family is deeply thankful to the devoted and compassionate care he received at Kennewick General Hospital and especially, our friends Dr.'s Juergen Mueller and Dr. Al.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers and in Dave's memory, please consider donating to either the Kennewick General Hospital Foundation at 900 S. Auburn Street, Kennewick, WA 99336, Attn. Dennis Maughan, Director or, the organization of the Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery by calling 1-509-374-4902.

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