Orinda, California
Aug 4, 1936 – Jul 12, 2024
Kenneth Tindall Derr August 4, 1936- July 12, 2024 Kenneth Tindall Derr passed away on the morning of Friday, July 12, in Orinda, California, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Donna, his three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Ken was born...
Read MoreMr . Derr trusted me to run the early negotiations for the Tengiz oil field acquisition and the to be GM of operations there. I was in my early 30s. So he took a great risk. I recall having breakfast with he and Donna and I having breakfast in Almaty and Donna commenting how she would never eat horse meat and I told her she was chowing down on Mr. Ed
Dale Wooddy
October 17, 2024 | Friend
Dear Donna and the entire Derr Family Members: Please accept our deepest condolences. Other than Trustee Meetings, Shirley and I had on a few social occasions interacted with Ken and Donna. He indeed was a giant among others. Michael W.N. Chiu '66 - Trustee Emeritus & Presidential Councilor, Cornell University.
Michael W.N. Chiu
July 31, 2024 | Other
Dear Donna It's very sad to hear of Ken's passing. I have fond memories and great respect for Ken. He made us proud to call him brother; we had reason to point him out with pride as he gained recognition for achievements throughout his career.
John Arthur Penoyer, Class of 1958
July 30, 2024 | School
Dear Donna and family, please accept my sincere condolences. Sending love and good wishes to you and your family. Your "sister" , Loyally, Daphne
Daphne Stoermer
July 29, 2024
We are so sad to lose our wonderful neighbor. We will miss him very much. We keep Donna and her family in our thoughts and prayers. With love and sympathy, Joanie and Larry Jones
Joanie and Larry Jones
July 22, 2024 | Friend
