Music was In The Garden, sung by Stephanie Thayer with Linda Ostdiek as her accompanist and recorded music Faded Love, You Should Be Here and Eighteen Wheels and a dozen roses.. He and Lisa were underdogs who went the extra mile to make their mark in the trucking industry. Visitation will be 6:00pm until 8:00pm Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. based on information from your browser. The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for all their care, support and love for Darrell and his family. Search by Name. You were taken too soon. heroes are remembered but legends never die you came in this world with nothing, became a legend and left behind a legacy god be with the ward family until you all meet again. After graduating from high school, Darrell enlisted in the U.S. Army and later served in the Army Reserve. Funeral arrangement under the care ofPhillip Bell Sr. and Winona Morrissette-Johnson Funeral Service, P.A. Dr. Darrell N. Ward, 89, former head of the Department of Biochemistry at M.D. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. I miss you Darryl. He was 52. They are gone now but he brought forth a memory of them and made it easier to feel closer to them.and now he is gone too, and I am having a hard time dealing with it. Cremation has taken place. Miss the friendship. I know you will remember him well, with honor. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Rest in peace my sweet man. We are saddened by the tragic loss of Darrell Ward, a beloved member of the HISTORY family, the network wrote. Required fields are marked *, Upload attachment(Allowed file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, maximum file size: 100MB.). Darrell and I were in many shows together at the Globe Theatre. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Hope you watch down on us all. He passed on January 3, 2020 at the age of 84. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Donna Lee Kimball O'Leary passed away peacefully April 15, 2023, at the age of 82. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WRAP HIS LOVING ARM'S AROUND YOU AND COMFORT YOU. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Find an Obituary. God bless each of you who loved this good, strong man. He was 52. Darrell attended Sooner High School and was active in music and drama and graduated class of 1970. Try again later. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. We will never forget what u did for our community here on Ontario until we meet on the heavens highway keep doing what u love, R.I.P our friend, We watched the show we loved him so much its sad he is no longer with us but he ia still driving trucks in the Hi way of heaven. (67 years old). I still keep thinking that none of this is real. Just learned about the loss of Darrell. 247, 253, 255). RIP Darrell. Be thankful for the memories and the stories he shared and lived with you. Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year. Find an Obituary. i will miss seeing this grate man on tv my thourts are with everyone that new him what a shock did not no he was gone till last night when i wached the show love to all from mal x trucker, So shocked to hear about Darrell perhaps he's now plowing a highway to Heaven rest in peace darrel, My wife & I just watched ice road here in U.K. terrible news regarding Darrell our thoughts are with his family friends & Lisa. They were married September 7, 1962 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and were blessed with one son, Greg. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. After graduating from high school, Darrell enlisted in the U.S. Army and later served in the Army Reserve. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Just watched seasons end of IRT can't believe your gone rip friend. Darrell Ward was an American trucker, reality TV personality and businessman, born on 13 August 1964, in Rock Creek, Montana USA. Darrell later worked for KPEJ, Fox24, and CBS 7. "It's with great sadness. When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree. God bless you Darrell. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. He was one of my favorites on the show. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. His family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 9th from 6:00-8:00pm. 405-292-4787 make a charitable donation in a loved ones memory, plant memorial trees in a loved ones name. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? RIP! I really loved his personality, his drive, and his bravery. I enjoyed watching him drive and was so proud of he and Lisa you will be missed. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He enjoyed sitting under his shade tree in his garden, and playing with his horses and tomcat. He graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, TX. Reality Television Personality. Log in to a funeral home below and get started. The family moved to Norman, Oklahoma in 1978, where Darrell and Eva have resided since. He was born on February 21, 1922 in Quincy, the son of Ward & Sylvia (McNulty) Peacher. He was a great guy on the show. He taught for three years at Richard Milburn Academy in Odessa. He passed away on June 16, 2021 at the Parkview Haven Nursing Home at Deshler, Nebraska at the age of 88 years. To follow Darrell's story, enter your email. Rip Darrell. Godspeed,Darrell. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You will be missed. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. Darrell was active in the community, doing numerous shows at Midland Community Theater, the Villain in Summer Mummers from 1980-1998. I'm so very saddened by this news!! Down to Earth. He is survived by : his wife Laurie Naffin Ward; his children, Danielle Major (Matt), Dana Ward and Dylan Ward (Amanda Ecklund); his grandchildren, Taylor, Jada, Bella, Jason and Josie; his siblings, Dale Ward (Kathie), Dennis Ward (Laurie), Dana Ward Lewis (Robert) and Matthew Ward (Stefani); his step-parents, Ralph Falls and Sheryl Ward; and his former wife Barbara Ward. Darrell portrayed a feisty small company owner who was not going to let competition nor hard to deliver loads stop him from getting the job done. As Darrells broadcast career drew to a close, he went back to school and got certified to teach Social Studies grades 8-12 in Texas. Try again later. In watching a recorded ice road truckers. YOU WERE MY FAVORITE ON IRT AND WILL BE FOREVER MISSED. Obituaries Section. Trucking has always been a large part of Darrells life; from running the harvest rigs with his grandparents and family, to driving trucks from Montana to Alaska and all roads in between. No service will be held at the request of the family. Darrells on-air career led him to be with many different stations including KYXX, KCRS, KNFM, KGEF, KODM, KLFR AND KIOG. You will be missed a lot and always remembered. The late adventure-seeker quickly became a fan favorite on the docuseries because of his fearless attitude and his penchant for helping other truckers out even his rivals. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, traveling and took great pride in the upkeep of his perfect lawn. Submit an Obituary. Darrell Ward (August 13, 1964 August 28, 2016)[1][2] was an American reality television personality. He was en route to Missoula to shoot a documentary-like show about the recovery of plane wrecks, according to the news release. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. On August 28, 2016, Ward died in a plane crash while travelling in a single-engined Cessna 182 Skylane with pilot Mark Melotz. Darrell Ward had just left The Great American Truck Show in Dallas, Texas, where he enjoyed meeting numerous fans and friends and was heading to Missoula to begin filming a pilot for his new documentary style show involving the recovery of plane wrecks when he and his co-pilot crashed and lost their lives, the statement read. Darrell served in the United States navy during WWII. Great guy. He is now driving in heaven and I'm sure loving every minute of it. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Add a Memory. R I PDarrylyou left us way too young,,Keep on trucking, the Lord has an endless road to travelYou will be missed!! Heaven has received another Angel. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. July 8, 1954 - MIDLAND, Texas . It may not appear immediately once submitted. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. Shortly after graduating he got a job as a DJ on KWON in Bartlesville, which started a decades long career in Radio and TV broadcast. He's best known for appearing in History channel's "Ice Road Truckers". Would you like to offer Darrell Lee Wards loved ones a condolence message? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Failed to delete memorial. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Darrell Lee Ward of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 15, 2021, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND WE LOVED WATCHING YOU DO YOUR THING. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dr. Darrell N. Ward, 89, former head of the Department of Biochemistry at M.D. Obituaries Section. The National Transportation Safety Board concluded the cause of the accident to be "The sudden right turn on approach to landing for reasons that could not be determined because a post-accident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation."[3]. Darrell Ward will be sadly missed we all loved him he was a great man, He is missed in the north. Dear Mrs Ward and family when I heard about Darrell passing away I was very sad I've been watching the show since day one and remember when your husband started he was and will always be an awesome man and an excellent truck driver God gave him the gift of driving I know because. She was born to Doris Elsie Littlefield Kimball Ward and Donald Plummer Kimball on August 20, 1940 in Belfast, Maine, and was the oldest of five siblings. Darrell Ward, a truck driver who starred on the reality show "Ice Road Truckers," died Aug. 28, 2016, in a plane crash, according to multiple news sources. Darrell was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Logan, Utah, where his father, Hubert, owned Ward's Tire and Battery. During his career, he was an avid outdoorsman, had been a regular parishioner of the Catholic church, was a politically active conservative Republican, was also involved in giving back to his community, organized a food drive to help those affected by the 2016 flooding in Louisiana, was named the grand marshal for the Truck Convoy for the Special Olympics in Nova Scotia, Canada, was noted for his signature motto "Any Road, Any Load", had been a regular attendee at autograph conventions, had been the celebrity spokesman for Optima Tax Relief, was coined per People's Magazine as being "The Montana Legend", and he was married to Gwen Ward with whom he fathered two children (their union ended upon his death and produced two children, professional athlete Reno Ward and restaurant manager Terra Ward). Ways to honor Darrell Ward's life and legacy. "Keep Them Trucks A Rollin' Up There!". Darrell N. Ward of Norman was born on July 6, 1935 to Elston N. and Viola G. (McPherson) Ward in Payson, Oklahoma. DARRELL WARD OBITUARY Celebration of life service for Darrell Ward, 87, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July, 27, 2016 at Southside Church of Christ in Lawrence. He is best remembered for his recurring portrayals of his strong-willed and determined self-being on the syndicated sitcom Ice Road Truckers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. He will be missed greatly!!!! Grief Support. He grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He respected his co-workers and new new business partner,Lisa Kelly, to the fullest. He was 52. Darrell Eugene Ward, the son of Frank and Edith (Siebenneicher) Ward, was born on June 3, 1933 in Deshler, Nebraska. Thought there would be more time. He taught 14 years at the North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 26, 1981 - He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. See Which Stars Have Gotten Engaged in 2023, Taylor Swift Sings About 'Falling Back in Love' on New Duet After Split, Meghan King Wears 'Fk You' Sweatshirt to Kids School, Jim Edmonds Reacts, PHOTOS: Celebrity Deaths in 2016: Stars Weve Lost, PHOTOS: Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time. ). After 30 years of working for various companies in his native Montana, upon the arrival of producer David McKillop who came to the area designated by the History Channel to begin a new documentary series, he was introduced to the director while attending a conference at his local mechanics office. I guess his ghost will be on the IRT. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Darrell met and fell in love with his beloved Midland native Arminae Forest in 2001. cemeteries found in Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Darrell.I still cannot wrap my head around your death! He and Lisa worked hard and I hope she will be able keep the company going and it will be a tribute to Darrell if she is able be successful. They married soon after in 2002 and together they raised their two fraternal twin sons Bradley and Brandon. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. According to KPAX Channel 8, the reality personality was one of two victims who passed away in the fatal aircraft accident. Would have loved to work with him. Try again later. I was watching IRT just now and saw his information about his passing. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office Ward was piloting a sin My stepdad and I loved watching ice road truckers and we love him and his family dearly, RIP DARRELL YOU SEEMED LIKE A GREAT BLOKE. You gave me many hours of entertainment that I will ever forget. Would you like to offer Darrell Andrew Wards loved ones a condolence message? To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of You will be greatly missed. I watched you constantly on "Ice Road Truckers". It may not appear immediately once submitted. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. There was a problem getting your location. Local Sports. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Find an Obituary. I'm still having trouble accepting that I won't see your sweet smile on Ice Road Truckers. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). good man wish i had a chance to meetem, One of the best, I like to think he is doing what he loved up there longhauling where the roads are smooth with no end and everyone wants you to stop and have a beer. Grief Support. He is best remembered for his recurring portrayals of his strong-willed and determined self-being on the syndicated sitcom "Ice Road Truckers". An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. Share your thoughts and memories of Darrell, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Darrell. Grief Support. When I first heard of Darrell's untimely death, I hoped his son would once again drive Dad's truck and tonight I see where he is going to be shown in our next episode. Weve updated the security on the site. Darrell Newton Ward. I know this is way overdue I was just recently informed when I caught up on IRT Anyways peace love and comfort to everyone who is missing this incredible human being. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Darrell was offered a job in Odessa/Midland, where he lived and worked ever since. Funeral services will be at noon Friday, August 18, 2006 at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd., Flint. I just hope you are not singing with Elvis in heaven. Born into a traditional working-class family, the son of a farmer and a housewife, he began his blue-collared career working on harvest rigs. Photos Add a photo Light a candle Illuminate their memory Darrell and Arminae had many opportunities to sing together, including special gospel shows at the Globe Theater, Christmas, and other holiday specials in Big Spring. Miss u deeply Darrell, I like how darrell carried his self, watched him on ir he wasnt scared to work or give a helpen hand to anyone who needed it. The piece reads, "Mark M. Melotz, 56, of . You were quite the man and had very good values. In loving memory of a wonderful person. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Darrell Ward, star of the History channels Ice Road Truckers, tragically died at age 52 in a plane crash near Rock Creek, Montana. He was inspiring to others as well as someone I wanted to see on the show as well as a few others . God be with you always and Darrell may God ride with you Reno because your dad is there with you in the truck watching over you as your guardian angel to you Darrell so long trucker well catch ya again amen. "It's with great sadness. Those are just a couple of players with KU ties that could hear their names called during the 2024 NFL Draft. To plant a tree in memory of Darrell Newton Ward, please visit. May God bless and keep his wife, sons and all his family and friends during this time of grief. Confirmation of the devastating news came in a press release posted to Wards Facebook page late Sunday night. Longtime NewsWest 9 weather personality, Darrell Ward, died Friday. Just now seeing this on the anniversary of your deathdecided to watch last episode. May all heavens roads be smooth for you Darryl. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlton Ray Ward and Helen Jane Ward and brother, Peewee Ward. Visitation will be 6:00pm until 8:00pm Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. Submit an Obituary. Keep on trucking my sweet friend, you are so missed, but will never be forgotten as long as there is a breath in me. Darrell Wayne Ward Obituary. 0 cemeteries found in Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USA. They also enjoyed watching and attending OU sporting events and had season tickets to both OU men's and women's basketball for over thirty years. Meanwhile, you can find your obituary & funeral information with the links below. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. My condolences to the family; sorry to learn of this. Darrell Ward (August 13, 1964 - August 28, 2016) [1] [2] was an American reality television personality. Forever missed and never forgotten. Darrell was born August 29, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to Carlton Ward and Helen deStieguer Ward. both at Paradise Funeral Home. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There are so many times I've got so bad for the situation he was in. He was the eldest of six siblings. He entered Parkview Haven Nursing Home in April of 2019 due to his health. Darrell was a heavy equipment operator and he also was an instructor. I did not know of Darrell Ward until I started watching Ice Road Truckers, all 10 seasons, a week ago on "on demand". During peak periods such as Valentines Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Contributions in Darrell's memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma (www.parkinsonoklahoma.com; 405.810.0695; 720 W. Wilshire Blvd #109, Oklahoma City, OK 73116). The 10th season of Ice Road Truckers, which includes Ward and his partner, Lisa Kelly, premiered on August 4. Jeannie in Virginia. Please try again later. You were one of the bravest. He was the eldest of six siblings. I will forever miss your face on the show. Planting will take place in Spring of the following year. This is a carousel with slides. 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