Tuesday, December 2, 2008

John Darst

My Great Grandpa Darst passed away the night of Nov. 30th from Kidney Failure. He lived to be 92 years old. What a life. He travel a lot during his years of driving bus. He took many tours to Alaska and the East Coast. He was always found with a toothpick in his mouth, and anxious fingers ready to tickle. In his later years he could be found tinkering with all kinds of yard sale finds and he enjoyed making pens out of wood. I will always remember hearing him sing, "but who said I was a bum," he will be missed. We were able to see him one last time at the family reunion in Kansas in 2007. I would say that this picture with Dallin shows a little of his happy personality.

10 comments:

Jamie said...

I'm sorry for the loss of your grandpa. Grandpa's leave such lasting impressions in our lives. I lost my grandpa about 8 years ago and I still long for one of his scruffy cheeked hugs! We're so blessed knowing we have eternal family bonds.

Kristen said...

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your grandpa. 92- wow! What an eventful life he must have lead. I hope you and your family feel the peace of our Savior as you mourn his passing!

julie said...

I just learned that Elder Wirthlin died today. Maybe they're friends up there! Maybe that's not how it works at all, but it's still a nice thought.

Kimber said...

That's a great picture of him. You can tell he is a man who spread happiness wherever he went. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy.

Anonymous said...

your grandpa looks very sweet! I'm positive he will be missed. Grandpas are so very special!

Melissa B. said...

Hi Jamie! It's Melissa..one of your Old Farm roommates! I found your blog through Kristen's blog. Your grandpa was such a cute old man! And what a great picture of him with your son!

Melissa
blueeyeboyers.blogspot.com

Cara said...

Sorry about your Grandpa. He sounds like a really nice grandpa.

I am glad that you sold your house. What a relief and exciting that you can be together. Let us know when you get all settled.

Tasha said...

Hey Jamie, I also found your blog through Julie. Sorry about your granda, that is hard to lose someone you love. But great news about your house, although you will be missed in the ward!

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry to hear that. He sure looked like a sweet guy! Grandpas really are great!
What is your email? You'll have to send me it. My email is d89olson@yahoo.com. I finally made a blog. I can invite you to ours.
How are things going up there?

Grandma Paula said...

Jamie, I just visited your blog, how special it was for you to share that picture of Grandpa & Dallin. I loved it. I will miss him so much, he was a fun loving guy. I'm so glad you guys got to see him in 2007

grandma paula