I met Darlene in 1968 at Alder Junior High in Fontana when we were 12.  It was the beginning of the second semester and she was new to the school.  Her family had just recently moved into the school district.  It was a few days later when I found out that they lived just two doors away from my house!
We became best friends.  Darlene came over after school and we’d watch Dark Shadows on TV, or we’d play with troll dolls in my bedroom.  (That, we kept secret because people would say we were too old to play with dolls!)  We walked our dogs together.  We went to Bible summer camp in July 1969, when the first man walked on the moon and we didn’t get to see it on television like everyone else did.  She came on vacation with me and my grandparents and she called them “Grandma” and “Grandpa” too.  We went on a YMCA camping trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where we shared a tent made of a green plastic tube with a rope through it and she kept telling me to keep my stuff on my own side of the tent!
When Darlene was expecting her first baby I decided to knit a baby sweater for her.  The pattern seemed to have the sleeves too short, so I kept making them longer.  By the time I was done, the sweater looked like it was for an orangutan!
When her girls were little, we took them on their first camping trip to Wrightwood.
Through the years we pursued our own life paths, but we stayed friends.  We didn’t agree on everything, but we were both interested in gardening, traveling, photography and genealogy.
On our last outing together, we went to see a movie.  I told Darlene she could choose and she chose “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”  How can you know someone for 50 years and not know that she liked super hero movies, just like you?

This picture was taken when my hubby and I drove up for lunch with my beautiful sister. We had been visiting my Auntie when I called her to visit. We had a wonderful time. 
My sister's smile and laugh could not be beaten. Her giving and loving spirit will always be her legacy.  
She always had so many health tips to try and help me with my autoimmune disease.  
I always felt loved by my sister. 
I'm still trying to process such a sudden loss. 
I love you sissy❤

She always had that smile that lite up a room. We had so much fun when she came to Maine, up late nights taking goofy pictures. She'd make us laugh so much, she was a great person to around and she will be missed dearly. I love you so much Aunt Darlene. 

Prayers for the family. I know she loved her kids and grandkids very much. She was a talented, creative person. She always had a smile and a big infectious laugh. 

I remember visiting with my California  family in the early 1980's.  Getting to know everyone again. My family  lived in Ohio, and we got to see each other, when we were younger when we visited with Nana  in Maine every summer on the family farm.  We always had alot of fun.  Darlene will be missed. To my Aunt Novella and all my cousins, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Know that we will see her again.
Love always, Theresa M Fox~

Darlene always had a smile on her face, and her laughter was definitely unforgettable!!  I have known and loved this entire family for over 50 years.  We have shared so many great times talking, laughing, shopping, camping, traveling and just being together.  I love you all, and will truly miss Darlene.
Words can not express how I feel, but know this my extended family.. If you need Anything... I will be there.. always.
Darlene suffers no more, in Gods arms we are whole again.. rejoice in that!!

love to all
Deena
 

Darlene. Words cannot express how much you are going to be missed my dear friend. It’s not everyday or sometimes not in ones lifetime that you get the privilege to meet or be friends with someone like Darlene. I can now say that “I did”.  Darlene was just a unique and beautiful soul. She had so many great qualities and was so humble and kind. We shared a lot of laughs and enjoyed working together. Until we meet again. 

A lovely and lively lady with a laugh that was contagious. Really enjoyed my friendship with her. My heart hurts at her absence.  We were going to go to Hawaii . She came to lake Gregory and we walked the lake.  I met Darlene at work and I knew I liked her the moment I met her. RIP sweet sweet song. Miss you.

Darlene was so full of life and energy.  She almost always had a smile on her face and had a vivacious personality.  Her love for her family was evident by all who knew her.  She took great pride in taking and sharing photos (sometimes to the point of annoying us).  Yet that is where she placed her treasure, enjoying  family, friends and fun.  Darlene may have lived what seems to be a short life, yet it was a very full life.  She laughed often, worked hard, played and had fun as much as possible. She cared for others.  Our Dad called her "Spleeny" because she had absolutely NO pain tolerance so the slightest hurt was what she descirbed as "excruciating".  I beleive God in his love and mercy did not allow her to suffer long.  Instead she is there with Him as the angels carried her to heaven to be with God and our blessed loved ones who have gone before us.  Rest in peace our beautiful sister and we will see you on the other side of this life in heaven.  You are missed greatly.  Love you Sis.  

OBITUARY

Darlene Ann Beecher

July 9, 1955 – August 20, 2019

Weaver-Hughes Mortuary

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