Birth date: Dec 1, 1920 Death date: Feb 12, 2009
Darwin (Darb) Chester McElderry, age 88, of Exline, Iowa passed away Thursday February 12, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center, Centerville. Darb was born December 1, 1920, the son of Wilford and Addie (McWilliams) McElderry in Exline, Read Obituary
I know there are really no words I can say at this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of my time with your family.....how strong our memories are. I know he is at peace and pray that you can find peace in your hearts now knowing he is always here with you. Our prayers are with all of your family now, to hold one another up in memory of his life. May God be with you and surround you with comfort and love. Posted by Cindy and John Brown February 15, 2009
I will forever remember his smile and laugh. He will be forever remembered lovingly. Brenda Kurtz Posted by Brenda Kurtz February 15, 2009
I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT OF DARB AS A GOOD FRIEND. I RAN IDEAL READY MIX IN ALBIA FOR FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND DARB AND FLOYD WERE ALWAYS THE FIRST TO COME UP AND HELP OUT IF NEEDED. I WISH YOU THE BEST IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER DARB AND ALSO FLOYD IN THE YEARS TO COME. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOUR FAMILIES. Posted by MAX COX February 15, 2009
This is a time of gathering all the best of a good life into the pages of memory, to be held in the heart forever. Beyond the world as we know it, there is a field of stars where we will all meet again and never say good-bye. Thinking of you at this time and wishing you peace in the days to come. Posted by Faye & Family February 15, 2009
He was my favorite uncle. I loved to hear him tell stories, he was a gifted story teller and could always make you laugh. There are so many memories and fun times to write about and share. I think his and Ozetta's first air plane ride was to come out to Seattle Washington to visit me. I took them on a tour Boeing, one of the largest buildings in the world. But the best time of all was our trip to Kansas to visit his sister. We stopped at many interesting places, and Darb had the story behind them all. On the return trip home, we drove through Kansas City at night, his first time ever driving thru a big city at night time. All he could say was Jesssus Christ over and over. He was looking all round, there were lights and cars and trucks everywhere. I surfed through the traffic at 70 to 75 mph. We had a great time. Darb you will be sorely missed and always remembered. Posted by Rick McElderry - Bettendorf, IA - Cousin and Nephure January 25, 2013
