Rachel M. Darst
Rachel M. Darst, longtime resident of Issaquah, passed away at Providence Marianwood on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She was 94 years of age.
Rachel was born on September 13, 1914 in Tagus, North Dakota to Ira and Louise Dilley.
She was raised on the family ranch until the age of 13 when she was sent to live with relatives in order to attend high school. At age 16, she and her family moved to Yelm, Washington and shortly after settled in Issaquah. At age 19, she met Ivan Darst on a blind date. They married on July 27, 1934 in Seattle. She and Ivan made their home on Mine Hill for nearly 75 years.
Rachel worked at the Issaquah Laundry for several years before starting work for Villa Care, Inc. where she began as a nurse's aide. She worked at several Villa locations including the Issaquah Villa for over twenty years. At the time she retired, she was a director of nurse's aides.
Rachel's first love was her family and friends. She was an absolutely fabulous baker! She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, writing letters, and was a pro doodler. In addition she had a definite passion for music and dancing…and chocolate. She will be truly missed by all who had the privilege of meeting her.
Survivors include one son Dennis (Lois), of Cle Elum, and a daughter Colleen Petersen, of Issaquah; four grandsons Don Darst, David (Debbie) Darst, Cory Petersen (Jackie), and Michael (Stacy) Petersen; two granddaughters, Denise (Paul) Kersten, and Katrina (David) Walker; seven great grandchildren, Courtney, Colton, Dakota, Hugo, Heath, Andrew, and Gillian; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan in 1986, an infant grandson in 1981, four brothers, and three sisters.
A time of visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1st at Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 also at Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home with a reception following. Private family burial will take place at Lower Hillside Cemetery.
Rachel M. Darst
Rachel M. Darst, longtime resident of Issaquah, passed away at Providence Marianwood on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She was 94 years of age.
Rachel was born on September 13, 1914 in Tagus, North Dakota to Ira and Louise Dilley.
She was raised on the family ranch until the age of 13 when she was sent to live with relatives in order to attend high school. At age 16, she and her family moved to Yelm, Washington and shortly after settled in Issaquah. At age 19, she met Ivan Darst on a blind date. They married on July 27, 1934 in Seattle. She and Ivan made their home on Mine Hill for nearly 75 years.
Rachel worked at the Issaquah Laundry for several years before starting work for Villa Care, Inc. where she began as a nurse's aide. She worked at several Villa locations including the Issaquah Villa for over twenty years. At the time she retired, she was a director of nurse's aides.
Rachel's first love was her family and friends. She was an absolutely fabulous baker! She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, writing letters, and was a pro doodler. In addition she had a definite passion for music and dancing…and chocolate. She will be truly missed by all who had the privilege of meeting her.
Survivors include one son Dennis (Lois), of Cle Elum, and a daughter Colleen Petersen, of Issaquah; four grandsons Don Darst, David (Debbie) Darst, Cory Petersen (Jackie), and Michael (Stacy) Petersen; two granddaughters, Denise (Paul) Kersten, and Katrina (David) Walker; seven great grandchildren, Courtney, Colton, Dakota, Hugo, Heath, Andrew, and Gillian; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan in 1986, an infant grandson in 1981, four brothers, and three sisters.
A time of visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1st at Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 also at Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home with a reception following. Private family burial will take place at Lower Hillside Cemetery.
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DARST
RACHEL M.
SEPT. 13, 1914
JUNE 24, 2009
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