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Darrell Eugene Gaines

Valparaiso, Indiana

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DARRELL EUGENE GAINES VALPARAISO, IN Darrell Eugene Gaines, age 99, of Valparaiso, IN. went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on May 10, 2015. Darrell was born on March 4, 1916 in Missouri to Lowell and Ruby (Kuntz) Gaines. Darrell grew up farming in Missouri, then on to Iowa. He moved to NW...

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Darrell was the best neighbor anyone could have. Many times he would clean my mower and change the oil for me. He even finished building our shed. I'll miss his smile when I'd see him at the mailbox or out cutting the grass. Ruby and Darrell were wonderful people.

I am saddened at the loss of Darrell. I was his pastor for a few months during a transition. We had some great talks. Offering prayers to the Gaines family during this time of loss. May God's peace and comfort be near.

Darrell and Ruby will always have a special place in my heart. They made me feel loved as a young girl, pastor's daughter...I look forward to meeting them again in heaven!

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Uncle Darrell always enjoyed seeing the chicks I hatched for my Dad. He and Uncle Dorian built a beautiful deck for Tom's family and completed the deck on our house when our contractor left us with a pile materials. Uncle Darrell and Aunt Ruby made every family reunion special with her great pie and the great family stories they told. Uncle Darrell was an exceptional farmer and planted some of his rhubarb in my Mom's back yard. He always shared the corn he grew with my Mom, so I got to have...

Mr. Gaines will always be remembered as my favorite neighbor and kindest man.

Mr. Gaines was a kind, caring man and a wonderful neighbor! He will be dearly missed. Bless you.
Julia Hendrix and Deb Perkins

Darrell and Ruby were the best neighbors and friends. They always thought of others and helped everyone. I will miss him.

Mr. Gaines was a wonderful neighbor too us for many years. May God bless his family.