Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 in Spokane, WA formerly of Wilbur, WA.
Darlene was born on December 10, 1937 in Reardan, WA to George and Mildred Hume. Darlene grew up in Wilbur, WA and attended school in Wilbur and graduated from Wilbur High School in 1956. After graduation she married Dan Portch on August 31, 1957 in Wilbur, WA. They lived and raised their family in Wilbur and was the cook at the Wilbur School for 30 years retiring on January 1, 2001. After retirement she took up golf and even got a “Hole in One” in her 70’s. Dan and Darlene never missed an event that their kids were involved in during their school years. She enjoyed her grandchildren and playing golf. Darlene was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Big Bend Golf Club and the Wilbur Red Hats. She is survived by her three children Matt (Linda) Portch, Jody (Richard) Howard and Danice (Dwayne) Deckard and her three grandchildren Caitlin and Betsy Portch and Sarah Deckard. Her sister Marla (Larry) Gorsuch and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Dan in 2020. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wilbur, WA. Interment will follow at the Wilbur Cemetery. Father Raj, officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Wilbur Cemetery Endowment Care fund. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Portch family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.
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