Darrin Anselm Leibham

Darrin Anselm Leibham passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 18, 2019. Darrin was born on September 24, 1968 to Peter and Patricia Billinger Leibham in Colby, KS. He graduated from Wichita Northwest High School in 1987. Darrin loved all sports. He was a successful wide receiver at both Independence Community College and Friends University. Recently, Darrin and the 1987-88 ICC football team were inducted into the ICC Athletic Hall of Fame. Darrin was also the Wichita City League diving champion. His other interests included golf, soccer, hunting, water sports, softball, volleyball. and lake shenanigans. He enjoyed cheering for the Jayhawks. He loved Wichita and his work at Love Box Co., Carlson Products and CI Properties. But the greatest joys of Darrin's life were his family, friends and dogs. There are not enough adjectives to describe Darrin's big personality. Loving, kind, dependable, fun-loving, generous, selfless, loyal, ornery, and giant hearted are a few shared by many. He never met a stranger, and he would be there for anyone who might need a hand. Darrin was preceded in death by his birth mother, Patricia Leibham. He is survived by his parents Pete and Karla Leibham, his brother Peter Jr. (Wendy), his sister Kirsten (Chris) Parker, his nephew Henry Parker, his niece Grace Parker, his "furry" children Sis and Bree, and many other relatives and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life for Darrin on Saturday, July 27, at West Heights United Methodist Church, Wichita, KS at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219 in Darrin's name. "Your wings were ready, but my heart was not."