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Darrell Eslinger Obituary
November 18, 1950 - January 17, 2022
Fife, Washington - Darrell died in his sleep on January 17, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Joyce, daughter Ann, son Allen, Allen's wife, Katy & a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Donna Jensen, & her husband, Jack.
Darrell was born to Arnold & Leora (Sredanovich) Eslinger in Seattle. He grew up near Seattle, graduating from Renton High School in 1969. He attended WSU, where he met, Joyce. He joined the Navy in 1971, and served 24 years: active duty & reserves.
In 1981, Darrell & Joyce moved to Tacoma. He worked for the City of Tacoma. Ann was born in 1982, & Allen was adopted in 1990. Darrell was a supportive father, participating with them in sports and working as a leader in Cub Scouts. After retirement, Darrell & Joyce moved to Fife.
Darrell was a member and children's leader in Bible Study Fellowship many years. He was an active member and choir singer at University Place Presbyterian Church for 35 years. After moving, he was an active member and elder at Mission Woods Church.
Darrell was an avid cyclist, and served as president of Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club for 5 years.
A memorial service will be held on March 19, at 2:00 PM, at University Place Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to ForeverGreen Trails, 243 S 55th St., Tacoma WA, 98408 or Mission Woods Church, PO Box 296, Milton, WA 98354.
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Betsy Walker
February 29, 2024
So many things we still learn about you. Miss you cousin
Frank
February 27, 2024
Still think of him.... I haven't forgotten
Betsy Walker
March 27, 2022
Dearest Family, How much he will be missed. As I read the life sketch. I pondered my life and the times we got to be together. Love we shared. Amazing big laughter, teasing, and just plain full of life. Yes , games .. How he LOVED you all. So interested in the smallest details of your lives. How he developed, his beautiful heart . Grateful to have him in our lives and bless us for so many years . Tho it feels much to short. Cousins we will be forever . You honored this man we call Darrell well. Thank you for the on-line service. This maybe the best thing that came out of the days of covid . Keep putting one foot in front of the other . One day at a time. This will never pass, but you will adjust to the new world you live in . Glad we are believers of the promise . I can hear the giggling with their reunions ..
Madaeline & Bill Malmgren
March 18, 2022
So many memories of Darrell and his full life; we send our condolences to you and the family.
Frank J Fohn
March 6, 2022
Darrell left us too early... He was a I "can do that!" kind of guy. However, there was the right way, the wrong way, and the Darrell way. He didn´t waste his life. Always involved in something.... His church, his work, his military life, and people! He loved children... his own and others. His innovative ideas and energy sometimes got him in trouble, but nothing that couldn´t be fixed. He treated me good. A kind word to him would be returned one hundredfold! Give him guff?..... look out! He loved God and his loved ones!
He was a good man. I will miss him
- Frank J Fohn
Robert Gautschi
March 3, 2022
May you now rest in peace and be pain free my brother. God's light is upon you.
DT
March 1, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17.
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