Council Bluffs, Iowa
Lisa Diane Darling, age 14, of Humboldt, Iowa, passed away March 19, 2009, at Blank Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Lisa Diane Darling, the daughter of Greg and Sandi (Moores) Darling, was born October 25, 1994, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Her parents brought her home to Audubon, Iowa, where she spent her first year. In 1995, the family made their home at Underwood, Iowa, where Lisa attended pre-school before moving to Plattsmouth, Neb., for a year. They then made their home at Toledo where Lisa completed 1st through 7th grade. Her father's acceptance of the position of Superintendent of Schools brought the family to Humboldt in 2008.
Lisa enjoyed being a wildcat. She loved and participated in basketball, volleyball, softball, and track. She gave 110 percent in her activities and always emphasized the positive in competition. She was a caring girl who loved life, was happy-go-lucky, and could brighten your day when you needed it with random acts of kindness. She loved being with her family who will remember her ornery, happy smile and the twinkle in her eye. She enjoyed boating and tubing and especially being a cheerleader for her brother. She had a knack for bringing friends closer together. Her desire to be a friend to all was best demonstrated by her desire to be an organ donor at the time she received her driver's permit. Her gifts through the donor network will anonymously benefit untold numbers of people in medical need.
Her grandfather, David Darling, preceded her in death.
Lisa is survived by her mom and dad, Sandi and Greg Darling of Humboldt; brother, Brian Darling, a freshman at Luther College; and sisters, Denise and Rachel of Humboldt. She is also survived by her grandparents, Norma Darling and Gale and Yvonne Moores, all of Council Bluffs.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Christ United Methodist Church in Toledo, Iowa. Visitation will also be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 4 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Private family interment services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Council Bluffs.
The Mason-Lindhart funeral Home of Humboldt is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
Lisa was a very sweet girl! I remember, when I used to babysit her, how she would love to watch Alice in Wonderland while she ate her lunch. Then she would crawl up in my lap, and go to sleep. She loved to see my husband, Roger, when he would come in from doing chores. She was such a sweet, loving girl. Sending much love to Greg, Sandi, Brian, Denise, and Rachel.
Debi Driver
March 16, 2019 | Underwood, IA | Friend
Greg & family: So very sorry for your loss...we knew you from Underwood, IA...our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you!
Tom & Peggy Leonard
April 02, 2009 | Crescent, IA
Greg, Sandi and Family
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your daughter. Your daughter appeared to be a very outgoing individual. My prayers and thoughts are with you are your family.
P.S. Greg I'm a friend from the past, I'm Mary Lanteri's sister from CT.
Carla Tramontanis
March 30, 2009 | Bristol, CT
Greg and Sandi--
Wow! I don't know what to say and I can't even imagine what you're going through. This is so sad. She is beautiful. My prayers are with you and your family as you try to get through this loss.
Matt Vincent
Matt Vincent
March 27, 2009 | Chesterfield, MO
Greg & Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your daughter. My heart breaks for you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brenda (Hendricks) Cammarata
Brenda Cammarata
March 25, 2009 | Omaha, NE
My mother, Barbara Felker, knows your mother, Yuvonne. My sister and I Donna and Julie (Felker) went to high school with Sandy. Mom called me today to tell me about your dauhter. My heart goes out to you for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mom said your family is on the church prayer chain and they are all thinking of you also.
Julie Parsons
March 25, 2009 | Omaha, NE
Greg, Sandi and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Lisa. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann, Allison, and Hannah Goldapp
Ann Goldapp
March 24, 2009 | Council Bluffs
Greg, Sandi and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your daughter. May the many wonderful memories of Lisa bring comfort and peace to you during this difficult time.
Kent & Janelle Coker
Kent Coker
March 23, 2009 | Council Bluffs, IA
Greg, Sandi and family,
We are so deeply saddened to hear about Lisa's death. We will always remember her bright smile and bubbling personality.
Jeff, Lois, Brooke, and Brady Johnson
March 23, 2009 | Underwood, IA
