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Darrell Pendergrass Obituary
Darrell Michael Pendergrass
Darrell was born October 26, 1959. He was the third of five children born to Kenneth and Virginia Pendergrass. Darrell grew up in Everett, along with his sisters, Sue and Deb, and his brothers, Dave and Steve.
He graduated from Cascade High School in 1977 and then went on to work for the Seattle Snohomish Mill in Snohomish, WA, where he worked up until his passing.
In 1988 he married Jackie Hager, and in 1989 their identical twin daughters, Carmen and Chelsea, were born. Darrell devoted his life to raising his daughters. He was active in every part of their lives. His passion for soccer was shared by his daughters and Darrell was thrilled to have coached their team for many years.
Darrell loved the outdoors and often spent his time fishing, hiking or panning for gold. His sense of humor and quick wit made him a lot of fun to be around, and he knew how to lighten up any situation. He had a caring nature, and always put other's needs before his own.
He truly was one of a kind, and he will be missed and thought of often by all of us who loved him. Rest in peace Darrell, know that you will not be forgotten, and that your memory lives on inside of us all.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 29, at the Solie Funeral Home Chapel, 3301 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darrell Pendergrass
Joe Tucker
November 4, 2010
Lets see, its been 40 years last month since I've come to know Darrell. Since that first day of the sixth grade. I was at a new school, having come from Lowell, and we kind of squared off on the basketball court and sneered at each other in our worst sneers and he said "what grade you in" kind of like josey wales would have cause that was one of the things that told how tough your were. "Sixth", I say. If I say 5th there was still chance I was a tough guy but also a chance I was a wuss. If I were in 4th pretty good chance I'd be a pantywaist.
We kind of hit it off right away. I could see he was a smarta-- and I liked that. My mom also liked him right off the bat, she could see he was a decent kid and had no problem with us hanging out and we pretty much stayed out of trouble, except for maybe some minor trouble of the "let two teenagers run loose in the urban jungle" variety.
Then we got football crazy and played every chance we got including lunch and we’d sit in class wet and muddy which the girls thought was gross but we didn't care. The football craze lasted thru 7th, 8th and 9th grades which was when we discovered soccer and we were HOOKED.
Soccer is not a game you can get good at unless you love it enough to play for 3 or 4 hours a day, EVERY day. and we thought nothing of it. And Darrell got good, very good. He really turned into a player who could dominate a game. He had a deadly shot and a devastating head. His juggling record was over 1700 and it took him an hour and a half to do it. He was so fun to watch. There were times I should have been playing the game I stopped to watch how those long legs of his could hit that ball when he got it teed up. I've played with 3 or 4 guys who went on to play at the professional level and none of them were as good as Darrell was. We loved to jump the fence at Mariner and play on the astroturf and pretend we were, you know, Sounders. After playing on dozens of teams together and teaming up for hundreds of goals (at least it seems like that many) and going on dozens of road trips to dozens of tournaments I can say we had the time of our lives. I can't tell you how stoked we got at world cup time!
After the 8th grade I was bummed because the Simpson Lee Paper mill where our fathers worked together (and got along quite well my father said) was closing and Ken Pendergrass was to move his family to a town in California. I thought he had moved and one day Dennis Bond was being Dennis Bond and I had to punch him in the nose and he said he was getting someone to beat me up and came back with Darrell. I said "hey you didn't have to move?!!" and he said "NO!" and Dennis groaned and we went back to Darrell’s and slept in his back yard when his dog daisy was in heat and threw footballs at the male dogs who tunneled under the fence.
Everything was fun like that with Darrell. Helping him on his paper route was fun. And yes he did "have a quick wit" as has been written recently about him. I think he may have got that from his Dad because if you ever met Ken you know there are two things he loved besides his family, the Arkansas Razorbacks and a good one liner.
Darrell was not a saint. There was for example that time 25 years ago with the girls at the Wenatchee Apple Blossom festval.
He wasn't a saint but he was a good man who always tried to do the right thing. If he was bummed about something I never ever heard him complain and I NEVER saw him take it out on anyone or anything else. He was good to everyone from the guy behind the counter at the 7-11 to his family.
And he was a complex kind of guy. No one ever had him figured out completely, there was a part of himself that he kept private, and he was not afraid to march to his own drum. He could be a very determined individual and when his mind got set on something good luck changing it.
I always liked the quote by Richard Dreyfus's character in "Stand by me", where he notes "I never had any friends later like the ones I had when I was 12, Jesus does anyone?" I know I never did. I can't begin to tell you how much I'm going to miss you Darrell.
Dave Pendergrass
October 31, 2010
One of the best.
Jerry Alexander
October 31, 2010
"I had the pleasure of working with Darrell for 30 years.A friend yes, a great coworker,always there on time,and gave 100%to the job being done.Darrell will be greatly miss by everyone here at Seattle Snohomish MILL." Jerry Alexander (Startup WA.)
Desiree Trubshaw
October 29, 2010
My deepest condolence to Darrell's family and friends, sorry for your loss. May god be with him and his family.
Aunt Carol,Uncle Mark Nosbusch
October 29, 2010
May God Bless you all in this time of great sadness and grief. Darrell was one of the most kind loving men I have ever met. He was a terrific father of two of my favorite girls in the world Carmen and Chelsea. I feel great comfort knowing that Darrell will continue to watch over and protect his girls. We will be here to help you Darrell. We will love and miss you forever. Carmen and Chelsea we will always be here for you. We love you very much.
Lee Axon
October 28, 2010
Chelsea & Carmen, your dad will be missed by so many for all the lives he touched. I still think back on the days of when you kids were playing soccer with fond memories of his encouragement and caring about each of his "girls". Glad to have had him in our lives. Lee Axon
Uncle Ken,Aunt Judy
October 28, 2010
Carmen and Chelsea.You are very forunate to have a Dad like Darrell. He was your gentle giant, your teacher, protector and adviser. You were the loves of his life. Try not to feel sorrow in what would have been, but remember and cherish what was. Keep his smile,laughter and love in your heart and he will always be with you. We love you.
Joni Schneider
October 27, 2010
I didn't personally know Darrell but if he was anything like Debbie then i am sure that he was a wonderful caring person. my deepest sympathy to his family. You are all in my prayers and to me you are family and I am here if you need anything
Debbie Esteb
October 27, 2010
Darrell was my younger brother.. We lost him 22 days after we lost one of our other brothers. He was a wonderful person and I am so sad that he is gone. He has two beautiful twin daughters. Darrell, RIP.. and know that I will think about you every day.. I am so sad and miss you so much! I know you are watching over us but it's just not the same.. I miss you Darrell. Love you!
Laurie Abendroth
October 27, 2010
Darrell was like a second Father to my Daughter Lindsey. He took the girls numerous places together, not to mention being their soccer coach for many years. I will always remember Darrell for his fun loving attitude. My deepest sympathy to his family.
October 27, 2010
I grew up in the same neighborhood as Darrell and was a classmate of his from kindergarten on up. I will always remember him as one of the nicest guys who always had a smile on his face. My condolences to his family. Carol 'Walimaki' Roberts
Bill Warrener
October 27, 2010
Darrell worked for and with me for 17 years, He was a very loyal and productive emmployee. He was a role model for all of his fellow employees because of who he was. His passing will be felt at Sea-Sno Mill and the void that has been left will present for many years to to follow. Darrell, I really appreciated all that you did to help me while we were working "together" for so many years. Bill Warrener
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