Darrell George Coons

Birth date: Jan 12, 1928 Death date: Jan 14, 2014

Darrell George Coons entered into rest January 14, 2014 in Citrus Heights, California at the age of 86. Born January 12, 1928 a native of Bryte, California. He is survived by his wife of 12 years Vera M. Coons, his children Franci Read Obituary

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Eileen Smith

610w ago

Oh how I loved my Daddy. I was lucky, of all his children I got to spend more one on one time with him as a child than any of my siblings. Mom worked day shift and Dad worked swing so he was responsible for getting me dressed, fed and off to school when I was in the 1st grade. I'll always remember sitting down at the table to eat our lunch together, just the two of us. He was the best father a girl could ask for, God truly blessed me when he sent Dad our way. I thought of him today and a song came to mind that says it for me. "Oh My Papa" written by Paul Burkhand, John Turner and Geoffrey Parson. It made me cry as I sang it.Oh my papa, to me he was so wonderful.Oh my papa, to me he was so good.No one could be, so gentle and so lovable.Oh my papa, he always understood.Gone are the days when he would take me on his kneeand with a smile he'd change my tears to laughter.Oh my papa, so funny, so adorableAlways the clown so funny in his way.Oh my papa, to me he was so wonderful.Deep in my heart I miss him so today.I love you Daddy! Your daughter, Eileen

Gayle Valverde

610w ago

Dear Vickie, Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us all here. My Dad never met a stranger and every one who called him a friend knew him to be exactly as you have described. He had a wonderful sense of humor, as both of your parents did as well, and we were always blessed as a big family with an abundance of laughter, weren't we? It was so wonderful to see both Dick and you at Dad's celebration of life service. I know he was rocking the Pearly Gates with his own laughter as he watched over us all, just as he had done here on earth.Love Always,Gayle

Gayle Valverde

610w ago

Dear Kris, THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your blessed memories with us. I apologize that you ever had to find yourself alone, in the thick of our huge, crazy family! I had wished many times that I was YOU because you only had to share your Dad, my dear Uncle Bu, with your sister Vickie! They both really did have remarkable laughs didn't they? Anyone who ever spent any length of time with our family knew My Dad LOVED his naps!!! He worked really hard to support his family and being the sixth of the seven children, I just figured he was plumb tuckered out! LOL I love your insight into him reclining in his chair, to simply bask in his joy, from being surrounded by the abundance of love for all the people he treasured so. I think you are right.Love Always,Gayle

Gayle Valverde

610w ago

Dear Leslie, Thank you so much for the world's perfect prayer and the lovely compliment. You too share Dad's innate ability to love unconditionally and I am so thankful for your friendship and support.Peace Be With You,Gayle

Vicki Sarantopulos

611w ago

My uncle was one of the kindest, most generous and gentle souls who ever blessed this earth. He did not lead an easy life, but I never heard him complain. He was always ready to help others without reservation and, in all the years I knew him, I never once heard him say a critical word about another human being. He was a true gem who loved to laugh – and it is his laugh a warmth I will miss the most.Vicki Sarantopulos

Leslie Davis

612w ago

I never had the honor of knowing Darrell, but if he was anything like Gayle, he was more than wonderful!!!Our Father, which art in heaven,Hallowed be thy Name.Thy Kingdom come.Thy will be done in earth,As it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,As we forgive them that trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,But deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,The power, and the glory,For ever and ever.Amen.

Kris Speed

612w ago

At the moment I learned that my dear Uncle Darrell had passed I closed my eyes and let my heart remember him. I remembered all the times I spent time in his house, stuffed to the brim with my cousins who always kept it full of activity, talking and laughter. At that moment I could hear his laugh. It was an amazing laugh, full of energy and optimism. He would often, in the midst of family noise and motion, recline in his chair and close his eyes. One could never be certain if he was truly sleeping or just using his eyelids as a force field against having to talk.The thing is, we knew there was nowhere he would rather be. He loved his family and never left any doubt about that. I think the "naps" were spent enjoying the presence and sounds of his brood all around him, like a warm blanket of pure contentment. Of course, he often betrayed himself by busting into laughter over something that someone said or did.I was younger than my cousins and when I would become inadvertently become on my own due to their busy lives, I would sit or stand near my dear Uncle. He always had time for me, he always listened and always made me feel heard. He was one of the adults in my life who was a solid rock, so dependable and consistent that it was only as an adult that I could understand how much of a gift that was to a child.I have two uncles, technically, but only one was a place of love, acceptance and trust. I never had to doubt that he would do anything he could for me.I think of him often, as I always have. I think of that laugh, country music (the old school kind), his ability to be relaxed and happy amidst chaos and his devotion to his family. I will always miss him and remembering him will always make me smile.I love you, Uncle Darrell.

Gayle Valverde

612w ago

Dear Laurie, Thank you for stopping by and sharing this lovely prayer for us all. You are a prayer warrior and we have both seen the miracles of our prayers big and small. We know that even when we can't put our prayers into words that God hears what is in our hearts. God owes us nothing, yet He gives us everything. May the Lord bless you keep you! XOXOX ??

Gayle Valverde

612w ago

Dear Beth, Thank you for stopping by and for your comforting message to us all. I appreciate you supporting me through this journey with Pa and keeping me together on the days I was falling apart. Your words kept me strong and I would not have the precious memories of my Daddy's final weeks without your encouragement. You are my heart sister. XOXOX ??

Beth Taylor

612w ago

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Gayle.

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