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Memories for Don From: Becky (Backen) Nourbakhsh Pat, Natalie, Kathy, Greg, Jamie & Matthew & families,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jack Hoeven Deepest sympathy. Don was a fine and friendly man who I enjoyed visiting with. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike and Michelle Church We both knew Don while we lived in Minot. I worked at The Depot and remember knowing to always serve him a PBR. My husband, Mike, also knew him from there. They would play blackjack together sometimes. He was a sweet man and we'll never forget him. Our deepest sympathies are with you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Liz Rodriguez and Venus Chapter #14 OES Pat and family our prayers and are with all of you at this time. May the good Lord be with all of you and give you peace. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Gerald & Judy Whiteman Our deepest sympathies to you, Pat, and your family. Don was our very good friend for all the years that we taught music in Bottineau. Condolenses to you and the rest of the family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jim Knutson Pat, Natalie, Kathy, Greg, James, and Matt: Many thoughts
I have of Don and your family especially now. Don left a legacy
of a very fine family, and an appreciation of music to many.
It would be impossible to calculate the contributions to high
school band students that he made. I also feel fortunate that
I have two daughters that had him for their grandfather. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Gordon Norman We have lost a great friend, who always live in ours and my
heart. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Gordon Patten To Don's Family Don was like a Big Brother to me. He was always there to help and give in so many ways in my life as a Music Director in N.D. Yes! we will miss him! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Allen My deepest sympathies to the Darling family. Don Darling was simply the BEST. Don introduced me to the flute years ago, as Rolette's best Band Director. This was when Rolette's band was a feared contender as one of the State's best. Don's parents ran the local theater and Mobile station for years. Don introduced his students to the highest quality of music, since he was a pro himself. His teaching made a penetrating long-lasting impression on hundreds of students and in music, leaving that legacy for life-long appreciation of music. His students walked about like little soldiers, for this was in the days when children respected their teachers and elders. Rest in Peace, Don. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Beverly(Lucht)Gehlken Patty I am sorry to read about your loss. My sympathy goes out to you and your family. I pray you have peace and strength to get through this period of your life. Angels around you. Beverly --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rand, Ann, and Devin Rand sends his deepest sympathy to your family. His friendship
and contact with Don through Greg over the years gave him an
appreciation of the talents and humor that Don shared with everyone.
We grieve with Greg over the loss of his father. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: George Helm & family I will always remember Don and what a great help amd a great friend he was to me though my years as a Music Teacher. He was appreciated and will be missed by many --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bruce Holtan My deepest sympathies to all of you for the loss of Don. I
can't tell you how glad I am that the band had the opportunity
to stop and see Don and play for a few minutes the last time
we conventioned in Minot. What a treat for all of us! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ralph & Anne Schneider Our sincere condolences to the family members of our dear
departed friend Don. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mary Solomonson Pfau Miller Don was so supportive of the Minot State College (at that time)band as a whole and each of us individually as students and then later as music teachers. I am so glad I had a chance to know Don. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Weyburn and Mae Niewoehner --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter Knudson My sincere sympathies to Don's family. This man touched so many people in his lifetime and left a positive mark on so many. As one of his pupils many years ago in Rolette, Don taught me not only how to play the saxophone but, also, how to march to the music. It was a lasting joy. To his family: know that he will be remembered. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bob,Ida,Carrie Landers Our families have been close in so many ways over the years. Don was a good friend and mentor to Bob in his youth and continued to be our friend. He will be missed. God Bless his family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Marilyn Morstad Dear Pat, Kathy, and family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rochelle, Rich & Casey Feldner To the whole Darling family ~ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Janice(Tastad) Heinz Dear Patricia and family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mark Anderson I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all the family for your loss. I am thinking of Greg and Kathy especially due to our shared music experiences that included the Elks Band. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Sylvia & Marvin Domsten We wish to express our sympathy to you all at this sad time. I remember the good old days at Rolette High when Don wss my band leader. And Bookkeeping teacher--remember babysitting for you guys in Rolette for Greg and Catherine. Love and Prayers, Sylvia (Peterson) Domsten and Marvin --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Gene Martel I will always remember Mr. Darling as my all time favorite
teacher back in Rolette. He kindled a love for music in me that
lives on to this day. My --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jim & Saundra Van Strien We just had an e-mail from Wilmer Marcil this morning notifying
us about Don. We are truly sorry for your loss. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wilmer Marcil All my sympathy to Don's family. I have had great respect for Don since I first met him during high school days in Rolette. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Earl and Wylma Allen Our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dick Bratton Dear Pat and Family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: The Chandler Family (neighbors) Deepest sympathy to the family. We will sorely miss our summer talks of garden growing and life experiences. You will surely be missed but certainly not forgotten. Patrice, Bob, Sydni, Tanner --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Roger Armstrong Don had the most affect on my life during my high school days
than anyone else. Don got me started in band while I was in 5th
grade, and became a good friend. I was glad to have seen him
at Rolette's all-class reunion and spoke briefly with him there.
I still remember the many trips we took with him, traveling to
various festivals, and in his own car, too. He will always be
in my heart and I'll miss him, thank you.. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Gwen Fox Schafer Dear Pat and family, I read in the TURTLE MOUNTAIN STAR of
the passing of Donald. I grew up with Donald and graduated from
high school with him. I was fortunate to have seen him at the
Rolette Centenial a couple of years ago. I send you my deepest
sympathy in your loss. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |