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Darrell Trembly Obituary

Longtime Durango resident Darrell "Sonny" Trembly died on December 9, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Durango.

Darrell was born on October 4, 1941 in Grand Junction, CO, to Homer and Helen Trembly. The family moved to Durango when he was 2, where he lived his life. He attended Durango Schools, graduating from DHS in 1959. After attending Adams State College in Alamosa, he managed the Sherwin Williams store before working with his father and other family members at Trembly's Marine. After an early retirement, he worked at New Country Auto Center where he enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

On June 18, 1967 he married Diane Smylie. The couple made their home and raised their family in Durango for the past 52 years. In 2017 they celebrated 50 years of marriage with a gathering of friends and family.

Darrell was active in youth programs in Durango. He was a baseball coach for Babe Ruth baseball teams and active in Boy Scouts as an adult leader. He enjoyed seeing youth grow and succeed in these programs. He was recognized for his scouting contributions with the Silver Beaver award, one of the highest awards for an adult in Scouting. He was also a life member of the Elks Lodge in Durango.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Diane, sons Steve (Heidi) Trembly of Vancouver, WA and Matt Trembly of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren Brittany, Nick, Braxston, Chris, Atikus, and Silas. Also surviving are his brother Larry (Betty) of Cortez, CO; brother-in-law Harold McConnell of Stafford, Virginia; sister-in-law Linda Duffin of Durango, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Donna McConnell and nephew Jeff McConnell.

Services for Darrell will be announced at a later date. Darrell Trembly

Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 11, 2019.
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Dear Diane,
On behalf of our family, we are so sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. Our parents were very fond of him. May peace be with you and your family.
The Oligers

Robin Oliger

December 30, 2019

Dear Diane
I am thinking of you and how your heart must ache as you miss your husband so much.
My sincere condolences. I have you in my thoughts during this sad time. I wish you comfort being surrounded by your family and all tose that love and care about you.
Uta

December 26, 2019

Dear Diane,
I was saddened this morning to read that your husband had passed. I know how hard it is to lose the one you love the most. You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles Oliver

December 16, 2019

Diane,

I am sorry to learn of Darrell. I wish you well offer my condolences. Bill Thomas, Greenbrier, Ar.

Bill Thomas

December 15, 2019

Diane,
So sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. We are remembering him with you.

John Marchino

December 12, 2019

Diane, Steve and Matt, thinking of you all at this difficult time. May you all have God's Peace and Comfort. We remember the humor Darrel had , and the friendship he gave us all. Roger and Mary Miller, Rio Rancho N.M.

Roger Miller

December 12, 2019

Dear Diane, please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Mickey and Barbie McInnes Foley

December 12, 2019

A truly kind soul whom I sometimes thought to be an older brother rather than the special uncle he was. Diane, Steve, and Matt were blessed to be able to share their lives so closely with this wonderful man. I hope their are baseball fields in heaven because I'm sure that's where he'll be. Rest peacefully Darrell, you had a great life.

Kevin McConnell

December 11, 2019

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