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Deren Dibble Obituary
July 16, 1938 - July 25, 2008
A chapel funeral service will be held for Deren Carol Dibble, 70, of Coos Bay, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Ave., with Pastors Jay Meyer, Deren's nephew, of Allegany Community Church, and Rich Lamar, of College Park Community Church officiating. Viewing will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, and from 8 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at Coos Bay Chapel. Interment will follow at Ocean View Memory Gardens, 1525 Ocean Blvd. in Coos Bay.
Deren was born July 16, 1938, in Alturas, Calif., the son of Willie and Jessie (Chance) Dibble. He died July 25, 2008, in Coos Bay.
He served in the U.S. National Guard. He married Sharon M. Bunnell Sept. 5, 1964, in Reno, Nev. He was happily married to the love of his life for 44 years, but in love for 52 years. God blessed them with four wonderful children.
A resident of Coos Bay for more than 50 years, Deren spent 50 years as a crane operator for Operator Engineers Local No. 3 in California and Local No. 701 in Oregon. He recently retired from West Coast Contractors in Coos Bay. He enjoyed cars and spending time with his family. Throughout his life, his family always came first. He touched the lives of many people.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Dibble of Coos Bay; children, Deren Dibble and wife, Kim of Coos Bay, Danen Dibble and wife, Becky of Fortuna, Calif., Jaylene Sellars and husband, Matthew of Medford and Renee' Browne and husband, Scott of Coos Bay; sister, Deirdre Meyer of Coos Bay; and seven grandchildren, Corey Metcalfe, Latiesha Metcalfe, Maycie Dibble, Daysha Browne, Mason Dibble, Kaleb Sellars and Tristen Dibble.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ted Dibble; and grandson, Adam Sellars.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Allegany Community Church, 66163 Church Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420; or the College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark Ave., North Bend, OR 97459.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 267-3131.
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Tristen Dibble
January 15, 2018
Grandpa, I will miss you forever. You did so much for me and I thank you for that with all my heart. Thank you for the love you have gave me over the years and I will see you soon.
Danen Dibble
August 22, 2008
Mom you and dad are the best parents a child could ever ask for.I will miss my father so much. There is a hole that will never be filled in me.But i know we have a loving family that we can lean on each other and God for support and love.He will always watch over us because that is the way he was. Thank you god for giving us the greatest man i ever knew! your loving son danen
Len & Marie Roe
August 16, 2008
Sharon, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I am saddened to hear of Deren's passing. He was alway a great inspiration to me. He was the first person to offer his hand in friendship when I came to Oregon and the school he attended. That was the 4th. grade many years ago. That friendship has lasted for more than 60 years.He was and always will be a true friend of mine. You told me of his illness a few months ago but it was still a huge shock to me. Our prayers are with you.
Sylvia/Ron Kuhr
August 9, 2008
Sharon, My heart breaks for you at this sad time. You have a lot of great years to cherish, and my prayers and thoughts are with you now. I'm here if you need me, so glad your family is around you now.
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Lynn Browne
August 7, 2008
Sharon, I'm saddened by your loss but gladdened by the fact that you have all your family and friends around you to help you. My best wishes for your future. Chris
Lynda Kollen
July 30, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Jan Towers (Crane)
July 30, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Don't know if you'll remember me, but we were neighbors many years ago & I used to babysit for you. God Bless you & your family at this time.
Dave/Dena (Woods) Sharp
July 30, 2008
Dear Sharon and family,
I have known you since Deren was in kindergarten. Dave has known your family for almost the same length of time.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. God is a generous person, his love is overwhelming.
Prayers to all of you.
Claudia Craig (Hermo)
July 30, 2008
Sharon, MY thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you.
Kay McCue Bostwick
July 29, 2008
My love and prayers I send to all of you. I have so many fond memories of our childhood togather.God Bless you all. Kay
Patricia McCue-Tynan
July 29, 2008
Sharon, Deidre and family.
Deren has been a part of my life even before I can remember. Our families were so intwined. I recall Deren driving at about 10 years old and getting us all in trouble. Jessie, his mother, was like a mother to me and I loved her. My heartaches, but I know they are all at peace together at last. Such dear dear friends. Our thoughts are with you. We hold you up in our prayers and remember so many pleasant times together. God Bless you all. Patty
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