Stella Darlene Proctor

1930 - 2021

DARLENE PROCTOR Stella Darlene Proctor was bornFeb. 25, 1930, to John and Stella Van Ornum.She was born in the family home in Chico, CA on Cleveland Avenue as the first of ninechildren. Shegrew up surrounded bybrothersandsisters, as well as cousins. Darlene met and marriedthe love of her life, Gilbert Proctor while in Chico. Sheonly lived for abrief period outside of Chico when she and Gilbert moved to Fresno following his job. She worked forthe Dimond Match Factory for 22 years, where she made many lasting friendships that she cherished.Darlene passed awayat home surrounded by familyon Aug. 22, 2021, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gilbert; brother: John Van Ornum of Red Bluff, CA; sisters: Mary Blaser of Red Bluff, andLynda Hamilton of Taylorsville, CA.She is survived by her sisters: Sallie Edwards of Oroville, CA, and Irene Wilson of Taylorsville; brothers: Jim Van Ornum of Chico, Dan Van Ornum of Grants Pass, OR, Doug Van Ornum of Ely, NV; sister-in-law: Bobbie Camou of Los Angeles, CA; as well asnumerouscousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held for Darlene at Glen Oaks Memorial Park on Fri. Sep. 3, 2021 at 10am. Darlene was a very giving person, soin lieu of flowers,donationsmay be made in her name to the charity of your choice.