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Darlene K. Pinkerton |
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November 17, 1947 ~ May 21, 2015 |
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May 26, 2015 |
 Darlene
Kay Pinkerton left us on May 20, 2015 in Coeur
d’ Alene Idaho, with her husband Gary by her
side.
Darlene was born in West Richland, Washington on
November 17, 1947 to Hubert “J.R.” Dillard and
Myrtle “Bobbie” Straight Dillard. Mom spent her
childhood between North Idaho and the
Tri-Cities, until her family settled in Athol,
Idaho in 1959, where her family ran the H&H
Truck Stop. Mom graduated from Lakeland High
school in 1966. She met Gary Pinkerton on a
blind date, and they married on June 1, 1968 at
the Mount Hall Church in Copeland, Idaho.
Mom and Dad lived in various homes in Bonners
Ferry, until finally settling in at the old
Pinkerton farmstead in 1975. This is where they
raised their four children. So many wonderful
memories were made in the old house with mom in
her kitchen cooking for all of the kids,
grandkids, and friends. Everyone was welcome at
her table, mom did not know a stranger. Mom
worked in the kitchen at the Mt.Hall School for
many years, she loved cooking for her “kids.”
Mom was most noted for her beautiful singing
voice and amazing musical talents. She was seen
in many venues over the years with her band
Silverado where she was the lead vocalist and
bass player. She loved her music, and it was on
stage where she shined. Mom also recorded an
album with a dear friend, complete with original
songs written by her and her recording partner.
In January, 1993 mom became a grandma for the
first time when her oldest grandson Brandon was
born. In being a grandma, she found her true
calling. Nobody could love being a grandma more
than her. She had special affection for each and
every one of her 15 grandkids, and she will live
forever in a special place in their hearts.
Mom and Dad were very well known for their love
of camping, especially at Robinson Lake. Many
family cookouts were enjoyed there, and great
memories were made for us all.
Mom was preceded in death by her parents, J.R.
and Bobbie Dillard, favorite aunts Donna
Matsumoto and Iva Crisp, brothers in law Larry
Pinkerton and Warren Perkins, and nephew Richard
Dillard.
Mom is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gary
Pinkerton. Three Brothers, Donald (Diane)
Dillard, Hubert “Skip” Dillard, and Ralph
(Jackie) Dillard. She is also survived by her
four children, James (Alyssa) Pinkerton, Bonners
Ferry, Teresa Pinkerton, Post Falls, Donna
(Jason) Guthrie, Sandpoint and Alan (Amber)
Pinkerton Post Falls. Also, her beloved
grandchildren Brandon Pinkerton, Laine Bourland,
Kyle Pinkerton, Daniel Guthrie, Jacobi Guthrie,
Emmaline Pinkerton, Olivia Pinkerton, Jack
Pinkerton, Joey Pinkerton, Sam Pinkerton, Ashlie
Pinkerton, Julie Oxford, Vannessa Pinkerton,
Kaylie Pinkerton and Marina Oxford. Mom also
leaves behind her loving fur ball Stitch who was
by her side at the time of her passing. She is
also survived by many loving nieces and nephews,
too many to name but you know who you are!
A Celebration Of Life is being planned for a
later date.
Mom was loved dearly by so many, and will be
very missed by us all.
In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking for
potted plants for a Memory Garden that will be
built in Darlene’s name.
Condolences can be sent to: 6392 Tyler St.
Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 |
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