Darriel L. Gorsegner

May 05, 1934 - April 21, 2013

Darriel L. Gorsegner

May 05, 1934 - April 21, 2013

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Darriel Louis Gorsegner, born May 5, 1934, passed away at the age of 78 on Sunday April 21, 2013 in Lynden, WA. He was the third of four children born to Emil and Iola (Blowers) Gorsegner. Darriel spent his formative years living on Lopez Island before moving with his family to Ferndale, WA. After graduating from Ferndale High School he joined the US Navy and served on the USS Mt. Baker during the Korean War. From there he came home and worked in the potato fields before taking over his fathers dairy farm in Ferndale, WA. During retirement he enjoyed gardening, a good game of cards, the occasional day trip around Whatcom County, sharing stories of the fields he harvested and people he worked for, and trips to Missouri to visit his daughter Wendy and her family.
Darriel is preceded in death by his daughter Torrie Gorsegner, his brother Darrien Gorsegner, and both of his parents. He is survived by his children Scott Gorsegner of Ferndale, WA, Wendy (Ron) Helms of Bonne Terre, MO, Shawn (Lucia) Gorsegner of Ferndale, WA and Traci Snyder of Bellingham, WA, his sister Elaine Pekema (Murray Fuller) of Bellingham, WA, brother Dale (Elaine) Gorsegner of Lynden, WA, 8 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.

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8 responses to Darriel L. Gorsegner

  1. Rita Perry says:

    Please accept my sympathy to the loving Son,Daughters,Family & Friends in the sad loss of your dear Darriel. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew & loved him. Hopefully you will be comforted by these Verses from the Bible: Psalms36:7 “HOW PRECIOUS YOUR LOVING-KINDNESS IS O GOD! AND IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS THE SONS OF MEN THEMSELVES TAKE REFUGE, FOR WITH YOU IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE”

  2. Derek Miche says:

    Grandpa you will be truly missed. I remember all that you have taught me over the years and will never forget those lessons.. you were the closest thing I had to a father and you took that responsibility very well. I will miss those late night card games and watching the braves win or lose, didn’t matter because we were together. you were the best grandpa anyone could ask for and till we meet again, I will always miss you and love you very much

  3. SOME PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR LIVES THEN GO. YOU WERE DEFINITLY ONE THAT LEFT A MARK.YOU ARE SO VERY MISSED OUR DEAR FRIEND.TILL WE MEET AGAIN. LOVE YOUR FRIENDS ALWAYS

  4. My family has lost one of the Best Dads God Created, a truly unique man. A Dad who unconditionally loved us and was ALWAYS proud of the people he taught us to be. It is with a heart full of pride and honor I call this special man my Dad and can tell of my fortunate life growing up with him. I am comforted to know that Dad is finally with Mom now as he wanted to be and the two best friends can eternally be together, reminicing, playing cards and driving each other crazy like they always did. I Love you Emensely Dad and will forever miss you and the knowing I have you to turn to for advice or just the guidance a Daddy’s Girl needs. Give Mom a hug and kiss for me and tell her I Miss her too! Love Always, Your Number 1

  5. Ren Kamps says:

    I remember working with Darriel in the potatoes, he played a mean game of Yahtzee, Later we got back together when he took over his dad’s farm,helped him off and on, got me and another friend of raising heifers of course he had the first pick. There were lot of memories of our times together He will surely be missed, God Bless the family during these trying times

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