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1952
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2015
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Daniel Derrick Obituary
In 1985, Dan moved to Farmington and met his very caring and loving wife, Donna. They were married on Feb. 14, 1986.
Dan had two sons from a previous marriage, Jeremy Scott and Joshua Chas. His brothers are Max and David and his sisters are Chris and Melissa of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death and greeted at heaven's gate by his parents, Max and Shirley Derrick; and his loving in-laws, Robert and Irene Richey. Dan is survived by wife, Donna; daughter, Bree'Anna Lopez; sons, Jeremy and Joshua Derrick; grandchildren, Serenity Farson and Xavier Lopez; and his siblings, Max, David, Chris and Melissa; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Dan was employed with the Holiday Inn, which became America's Best Value Inn, and retired medically from XTO.
A special thanks to Yvonne, Basin Home Health and the entire medical team from hospice.
Services will be at 10 a.m Thursday, Dec. 17 at the First Assembly of God Church, 805 Saguaro Trail, at the corner of Piñon Hills and Dustin Ave. Interment will be at 2 p.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington.
Funeral arrangements are with Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., 505-325-2211. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at farmingtonfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Derrick
Rick Bell
December 28, 2015
Donna, it's been years since I have talked or seen either you or Danny but you have both been in my hear all of this time. It breaks my heart to hear of Danny's passing. You both made such a lovely couple. Danny had such an infectious laugh, and It makes me smile just thinking about it. Danny was a great friend and I know he will be missed. May God bless you and your family and keep you comforted.
December 27, 2015
Dear family and friends of Daniel please accept my condolences for your loss of a dearly loved friend. May God bless and sustain you in your time of grief. ( Psalms 55 : 22 )
Joseph
December 22, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Derrick Family. May the Hearer of Prayer be of comfort to you at this time. (Psalms 83:18)
Bree'Anna Lopez
December 20, 2015
Love you Dad
Charlene Waddoups
December 16, 2015
Donna I'm so sorry for your lost my memories of Danny is hearing his jolly laughter as we work together!
Becky Hill
December 16, 2015
Donna, I'm so sorry for your loss. Danny was so fun to work with. I can still hear his infectious laugh. Sending hugs and prayers to your family. Toby and Becky Hill.
December 16, 2015
Donna I am so sorry. Betty Watson
December 16, 2015
Donna, Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God's love and peace support you!
Betty and Kathy Brock
John Richey
December 16, 2015
R.I.P. DANNY WE HATE TO LOSE YOU, BUT YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING ANY LONGER
December 16, 2015
Donna and Bree'Anna, we wish we could be there with you now. We love you and are praying for all of your family, and the entire Richey clan, also. Love, Rhonda Baugh Akers
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