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Darlene York Obituary
Darlene was born in Glasgow, MT to Derward & Alice Hazelton on November 15, 1938. The family moved to Eugene in 1946. She graduated from Eugene High School in 1955 & Portland State University in 1963. She ,arried Robert York in 1960, and lived in Portland until 1984, then in San Diego until 2005.
Taught school in Portland, Lake Oswego, San Diego and Lithuania as a Peace Corps volunteer from 1996 - 1998.
She is survived by husband Robert; daughter & son-in-law Dover & Bill Norris-York; granddaughters: Laryssa, Shayla, Deja & Emily; sister, Glenda Yates; Aunt Catherine Hazelton and Aunt Donna & Uncle Gail Partridge; cousins, nieces & nephews.
She enjoyed a lifetime love of nature & was a nature guide at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego & at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum in Eugene. She enjoyed walking in every neighborhood of Eugene as part of a marathon training group. Most of all she loved serving & spending time with family and friends.
Her life with Robert was rich with traveling and sailing all over the world, building and remodeling several family homes, and recently learning violin, canoeing and birding.
During her last year with cancer, they enjoyed beautiful music, the nature of Oregon and Canada, and lovely times with family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at the Obsidian Lodge on February 4th, at 2:00 p.m. For directions, see the Obsidians "Facilities" on the "About Us" page at www.obsidians.org.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Educational Fund or The Eugene Public Library are encouraged.
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February 2, 2012
Blessings to the York family. May you find peace and love. Tiffany Delkin McCarter
January 25, 2012
Dear Bob and Family,
I think of Darlene always smiling, always up for an adventure, especially outdoors, hiking, sailing, traveling. Always a good friend, warm and welcoming.
Take care. Love to you, Mary Constans
January 23, 2012
Dover ~ My memories of your mother go back to the mid-1970's at Ainsworth School where you were the red-haired girl who sat next to my son, Peter. I can envision her face and recall her calm dismeanor, and I'm sorry for your loss. ~ Jane Hofmann.
January 22, 2012
Bob, we are so sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. Both Helen and I remember you and Darlene and the past history we shared. Wishing you all the best in this time. --Paul and Helen Lyons
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Gerri Dick
January 22, 2012
I will miss Dar. She was a wonderful lady with always a quick smile and and special tenderness for others. She made a pretty good tortilla soup, too. Love to you Bob, and your family.
Gerri Dick
Rex Morton
January 22, 2012
Bob,
Sorry to hear about Darlene's passing. She was such an uplifting person. I will miss her.
Rex
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