My Aunt Darlene died today. She was born on Oct. 24, 1939 and was 76 years old. The past couple of years gave her some health issues. She is survived by my cousin Lanny and his wife Erin and their three children.
I didn't come to appreciate Darlene until long after I was an adult. Life hands you many lessons and as I got older I realized how hard parts of her life had to be. I may have felt that she didn't like me as a child, but I know that wasn't true. I remember her giving me the biggest hug at Lanny and Erin's wedding reception. She was always happy to see me when I made the trek back there.
Darlene was married to my uncle Warren who died a short time after my dad. She was a strong woman who lived many places and raised an only son. She is now at peace and without illness.
Light and love to Lanny, Erin, Summer, Warren and Megan. They will need it in the days ahead. It's hard losing fathers....I think it is harder losing mothers.
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