Darrel D. Morford

MORFORD, Darrel Dean – Passed away peacefully on July 16. 2015 at the age of 80. Darrel was born on June 18, 1935 in Spokane, WA. He graduated from North Central High School. After high school he joined the Army from 1953-1957 spending time in the Korean Conflict. With an honorable discharge he came home. Darrel was married twice and had five kids, Donald, Mitchell, Michael, Becky and Stacy; numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Darrel worked in Law Enforcement and joined the California Highway Patrol and later moved to Idaho and became a deputy Sheriff and finally ended up as the police chief for Grand Coulee, WA. Darrel loved to gamble. He had lots of friends and moved to Deer Park, WA. He was a regular at the VFW and the Eagles. He met a lady named Dorothy Rehms who he was crazy for. They spent the next 15 years together. Darrel now will join his parents; sister, Donna; and friend, Bernice. He will be missed! A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 11:00 am at Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, WA followed by a memorial gathering at the Deer Park V.F.W. at 1:00 pm.