Darrell Dean Otis was born on July 13, 1975 in Thornton, CO to Paul and Sandi Otis. Darrell's father was a member of the AT&T family, as such, they lived in Colorado, Wyoming and Pennsylvania. Darrell graduated from Horizon High School in Thornton, CO and then attended Mesa State University where he was a member of the Rodeo team until he sustained a hand injury during an event. Darrell transferred to Metropolitan State University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. Darrell subsequently became employed at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
Darrell met Lisa Heiser in 2016 and later wed in October 2020. They enjoyed spending time with their cats Bonnie & Clyde and dogs Jax & Remi. They loved traveling to visit family in Maine, Arizona, Wisconsin and South Dakota, as well as going on various trips with their friends. Darrell was an avid golfer and loved the game of pool at which he excelled. He was a certified NRA instructor and certified NRA Range Officer. He participated in competitive shooting at several ranges locally.
Darrell passed away on April 15, 2023. He is survived by his wife Lisa, his father Paul Otis, his father and mother in laws Marv and Judy Heiser, brother in law Joe Heiser, five aunts Patricia (Groven), Sandra (Otis-Anderson), Terry (Otis), Victoria (Otis) Judy (Otis), three uncles Keith (Otis), Richard (Otis), Norman (Otis), eleven cousins Chad, Ryan, and Travis (Otis), Jason (Fuller), Craig and Aaron Grindle and Matt (Anderson), Mitzi(Michell), Marci (Shortzman), Michelle (Hook) and Kelly (Anderson), numerous grand cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Lynn Otis.
A memorial service for Darrell will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229.
In lieu of flowers, fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Otis family.
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