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Martha Rogers
January 6, 2009
Dearest Miriam - My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. Always cherish the special love and memories you two shared. Time will heal your heart and your memories will see you through.
John Schilberg
January 5, 2009
Dear Darst Family,
I moved to Houston in 1984 and one of my early assignments at KHOU-TV was to visit with a fella named Paul Darst at the Astrodome. Upon walking in, everyone could see my awe at the size of "The Dome" and Paul was gracious enough to answer every question I had. I remember us walking together down a HUGE tunnel passageway when he turned and smiled and told me it was a cold air return for the massive air conditioning system. While it was an architectural adventure I'll always remember, it was Paul's warm smile and generous welcoming attitude that left an impression on this "new Houstonian". And what I found later was that I had met someone in the local broadcast community who was liked and respected by all. It's impossible to find anyone with a negative opinion of Paul. Period. Why is that? After reading about his Dad it's easy to see he was raised in a loving home with terrific parents and that humor and hard work were considered equally important. I'm sure Mr. Darst will be missed by many and while I never actually met him I somehow feel like I may have known at least a part of him since 1984.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Kramer-Ambrose
January 5, 2009
John, my sympathies on the loss of your Dad. What a wonderful gentleman and what a great legacy he has left behind him. Peace be with you and may your memories always comfort you. - Mary
Frankie Randall
January 5, 2009
Dear Darst Family,
I had the priviledge of knowing your father six years ago when he was a frequent and favorite customer of ours at the resale shop. He would light up the store with his wit and stories and we all looked forward to his visits. He was a man who really lived his faith by caring about others and he touched the lives of all who met him. May your wonderful memories of him bring you comfort and ease your sorrow.
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Vicki Miller-Feely
January 5, 2009
Dear Miriam - I know that your father was a very special man and I will always remember the love you showed when speaking of your parents and siblings. I'm sure that there is great joy in Heaven to have your father Home and pray God will comfort you and yours in this time of loss.
Tamara Bermudes
December 31, 2008
Joe and Loretta and the Darst Family,
My prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your father. It was years ago that we met but he always made me feel at home with your family.
God Bless,
Tamara and Family
Roy Kerps
December 30, 2008
Dear Jim, Mary, and Darst family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Take care,
Roy, Kim, Cody, and Tyler Kerps (Sugar Land)
Richard and Judy Crow
December 30, 2008
With our deepest sympathy for the family of a wonderful person we were so blessed to know..
Nancy Marie Hall
December 30, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of the Darst family. I had the honor to have met your father through another great man Dr.Gene Quest. Along with Gene ,I will miss the spirited youth Tom Darst SR. always had. I loved listening to the two men chat whenever Gene was in town visiting your father. The two men could spin a story and make you feel alive:We will both miss him.
Deacon Larry & Cathy Biediger
December 30, 2008
To the Darst Family, our deepest sympathy to you during this time of loss. May the good Lord keep you close and comforted and may your father rest in peace.
Ralph & Erica Arredondo and Family
December 30, 2008
Tom Darst & Family,
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ralph & Erica Arredondo and Family
December 30, 2008
Tom Darst & Family,
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Dianne Hogstrom
December 30, 2008
Tom and Sandy, My prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your father. Your father must have been a very special person to have a son (and daughter-in-law) like you two. May God give you comfort and grace at this time and through the months ahead. Bless you all, Dianne
Virginia and Marvin Baker
December 29, 2008
Paul and Nancy -
This is to express our sympathies for the loss of your father, John.
We hold you in our thoughts and look forward to being with you in happier times.
Steve Sobieski
December 29, 2008
To Paul, Joe, Loretta and the whole Darst family,
I hardly knew your Dad, but the conversations I did have with him were always enjoyable. The first time I met him, I was fishing in the old sand pits and ran into him. He told me that he would fish there every day. What a life!! May God have mercy on him and let Perpetual Light shine upon Him.
Steve Sobieski MCH '79
Anne & John Bedford
December 29, 2008
Jim, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, That makes three of us now in a little over a month.I know how much this hurts and what a hole it will leave in your life. Our prayers are with you. God Bless you.
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