Darren Lawrence Smith was born September 7, 1962 at Pekin Memorial Hospital, the third child of Donald Ross and Dorotheia Strope Smith.
Darren married Marsha Gale in October of 1990. The couple had one son, Brandon Gale.
Darren grew up in central Illinois and at a young age developed a love for camping, fishing and boating which he continued to do throughout his life.
He attended Jefferson Grade School, Washington Junior High School and Pekin High School. He participated in tap, acrobats and trampoline at Durr Dance Studio. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He loved to roller skate and eventually worked as a skate guard at Pekin's Chink Rink. He was a talented artist, especially in drawing and his favorite subjects were often Bugs Bunny and John Wayne. He loved music listening to a variety of genres and attending many concerts.
After high school, Darren worked for Good Samaritan nursing home, where he was loved by many of the residents. Later, in keeping with his love for the outdoors, Darren went to work for Golf Green and developed excellent skills in landscaping and lawn care. He later worked for Barr Landscaping.
Darren passed away August 1, 2013 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Illinois where he was admitted a few hours earlier after a brief illness at home.
Darren was preceded in death by both of his parents and his baby sister, Deana Strange.
Left to mourn his passing were his beloved Marsha and precious son, Brandon. He is also deeply mourned by his little brother, Dana Smith, his older brother, Dale Smith and his older sister, Dawn Smith Green.
Per Darren's wishes he was cremated and there were no formal services. The family is holding a Celebration of Life for Darren at the Pekin Park 4H shelter on September 14, 2013.
Darren married Marsha Gale in October of 1990. The couple had one son, Brandon Gale.
Darren grew up in central Illinois and at a young age developed a love for camping, fishing and boating which he continued to do throughout his life.
He attended Jefferson Grade School, Washington Junior High School and Pekin High School. He participated in tap, acrobats and trampoline at Durr Dance Studio. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He loved to roller skate and eventually worked as a skate guard at Pekin's Chink Rink. He was a talented artist, especially in drawing and his favorite subjects were often Bugs Bunny and John Wayne. He loved music listening to a variety of genres and attending many concerts.
After high school, Darren worked for Good Samaritan nursing home, where he was loved by many of the residents. Later, in keeping with his love for the outdoors, Darren went to work for Golf Green and developed excellent skills in landscaping and lawn care. He later worked for Barr Landscaping.
Darren passed away August 1, 2013 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Illinois where he was admitted a few hours earlier after a brief illness at home.
Darren was preceded in death by both of his parents and his baby sister, Deana Strange.
Left to mourn his passing were his beloved Marsha and precious son, Brandon. He is also deeply mourned by his little brother, Dana Smith, his older brother, Dale Smith and his older sister, Dawn Smith Green.
Per Darren's wishes he was cremated and there were no formal services. The family is holding a Celebration of Life for Darren at the Pekin Park 4H shelter on September 14, 2013.
Darren Lawrence Smith was born September 7, 1962 at Pekin Memorial Hospital, the third child of Donald Ross and Dorotheia Strope Smith.
Darren married Marsha Gale in October of 1990. The couple had one son, Brandon Gale.
Darren grew up in central Illinois and at a young age developed a love for camping, fishing and boating which he continued to do throughout his life.
He attended Jefferson Grade School, Washington Junior High School and Pekin High School. He participated in tap, acrobats and trampoline at Durr Dance Studio. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He loved to roller skate and eventually worked as a skate guard at Pekin's Chink Rink. He was a talented artist, especially in drawing and his favorite subjects were often Bugs Bunny and John Wayne. He loved music listening to a variety of genres and attending many concerts.
After high school, Darren worked for Good Samaritan nursing home, where he was loved by many of the residents. Later, in keeping with his love for the outdoors, Darren went to work for Golf Green and developed excellent skills in landscaping and lawn care. He later worked for Barr Landscaping.
Darren passed away August 1, 2013 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Illinois where he was admitted a few hours earlier after a brief illness at home.
Darren was preceded in death by both of his parents and his baby sister, Deana Strange.
Left to mourn his passing were his beloved Marsha and precious son, Brandon. He is also deeply mourned by his little brother, Dana Smith, his older brother, Dale Smith and his older sister, Dawn Smith Green.
Per Darren's wishes he was cremated and there were no formal services. The family is holding a Celebration of Life for Darren at the Pekin Park 4H shelter on September 14, 2013.
Darren married Marsha Gale in October of 1990. The couple had one son, Brandon Gale.
Darren grew up in central Illinois and at a young age developed a love for camping, fishing and boating which he continued to do throughout his life.
He attended Jefferson Grade School, Washington Junior High School and Pekin High School. He participated in tap, acrobats and trampoline at Durr Dance Studio. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He loved to roller skate and eventually worked as a skate guard at Pekin's Chink Rink. He was a talented artist, especially in drawing and his favorite subjects were often Bugs Bunny and John Wayne. He loved music listening to a variety of genres and attending many concerts.
After high school, Darren worked for Good Samaritan nursing home, where he was loved by many of the residents. Later, in keeping with his love for the outdoors, Darren went to work for Golf Green and developed excellent skills in landscaping and lawn care. He later worked for Barr Landscaping.
Darren passed away August 1, 2013 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Illinois where he was admitted a few hours earlier after a brief illness at home.
Darren was preceded in death by both of his parents and his baby sister, Deana Strange.
Left to mourn his passing were his beloved Marsha and precious son, Brandon. He is also deeply mourned by his little brother, Dana Smith, his older brother, Dale Smith and his older sister, Dawn Smith Green.
Per Darren's wishes he was cremated and there were no formal services. The family is holding a Celebration of Life for Darren at the Pekin Park 4H shelter on September 14, 2013.
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