Condolences for Darrell Marlin Roskelley
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From Shelly Self:
MaryAnn, so sorry to hear of Darrells passing. I was shocked when I read about it. Sending good thoughts to you and your family. Its so hard, and I'm so sorry. God be with you and ease your pain. I always liked Darrell. He will be missed.
From Todd & Lona Phillips:
Mary Ann, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Darrell passing. He had so much life and happiness it will be a loss for many. We were blessed to have worked with you and Darrell at the branch and to have established a relationship with both of you. Darrell's enthusiasm for life will be missed.
From LaRee Finch and family :
Mary Ann and family, I was so sad to hear of Darrell's passing. I have fond memories going back back to when you two got married. I remember the wonderful week end we had in Idaho with you opening your home, taking myself and the boys out to the rocks and the many short visits we had as I would pass through Burley. I think of the times we would have fun family reunions and I remember the one that you and your family put on in Smithfield. Darrell was a good guy and he served his family, his Savior and his community. He will be greatly missed by us all. May you and the girls and their family find peace and feel love at this difficult time.
From Robert and Jolene Norman:
We had the privilege of knowing Bro Roskelley through service in the Twin Falls Temple. He was always an example of someone who wanted to serve and follow Jesus Christ. He would do anything he was asked to do and do it well. He loved the Lord and he loved people. He will be missed here on earth but he has been welcomed back to his eternal home. Bro Roskelley is a keeper.
From Lynn and Peggy Carlquist:
Dear Mary Ann,
We were so sorry to learn of Daryl’s passing. He was such a delightful man to work with and we loved getting to know him. We are so glad you stopped by to visit this summer. We wish we could have spent more time with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We have been exposed to COVID this week, so will be unable to meet with you in person. Love you. Peggy and Lynn
From Pam Wade:
Mary Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
From Binghams:
We loved Brother Roskelley! He missed.
From Mindy and Russell Hale family:
I was so sad to hear of his passing. Brother Roskelley was such a great man! I will be forever grateful to him for helping my son Bryce with his Eagle Scout project paperwork. We couldn't have done it without his help! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. He will be missed by so many. He will do great things in heaven!
From Mike & Linda Schiers:
MaryAnn, Mike & I are still in shock to hear of Darell’s passing. We have been lying low during this Covid pandemic and that keeps us out of touch with ward members and what’s going on. We are thinking of you and sending our love to you and your sweet daughters. Please know that your family is in our thoughts.
From Lyn Ann Arnell:
Mary Ann and girls we are so sad to hear of Darrells passing. We pray for comfort for you and the girls.
From Denny and Jan Davis:
Dear Mary Ann and family,
Thank you so much for sharing your sweet, lovable, teddy bear husband and father with us for all these years. There has always been a divine gentleness in all of you. You will never know how much you have truly touched my heart. I look forward to being with all of you in the eternities.
With love, Denny and Jan Davis
From Larry Duff:
Mary Ann, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Darrell. I enjoyed my years of working with him in the courts and I specially enjoyed working with the two of you at the temple and will be forever grateful for the help of Darrell in getting the temple work done for my family. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
From Eliseo Altamirano Cruz:
I have always loved Brother Roskelley because he taught the gospel to my mother many years ago.
When I was a missionary 27 years ago, I received letters from him that strengthened me. Later, he loved my daughter, they met in Idaho.
We have 53 years of an immense brotherhood that will last forever.
My heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughters and family.
From Eileen Albetson Petersen:
MaryAnn, Jennifer, Lori, Alyson, and family, we send our deep heart-felt condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Darrell was one-in-a-million! The times he has helped us cannot be numbered. It was a great day for Burley, Idaho, when he and you and family moved here. May the Savior’s love bring you peace at this sad time. We know you are a family for eternity. Love from Eileen and family.
From Karen K Lee:
Mary Ann, my heart goes out to you and your family. Darrell was such a great guy, always loved his humor and laughter. He certainly made my Burley, Del Monte life easier for which I was grateful. Darrell's life after Del Monte was very accomplished, I can see how effective and gratifying working in the drug community helping people get back on track would have been for him. He'll be missed by so so many. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
From Marsha Lucas:
I’m so sorry MaryAnn to hear of the passing of your wonderful husband. I will always remember his wonderful smile and how he always loved to help others. Our girls loved being in singles with you both. They are so sad and send their condolences as well. You are always in our prayers.
From Janna Rose:
Mary Ann so sorry to hear this. Just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
From Pam Free:
Mary Ann, so sad to hear of Darrell’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls at this difficult time.
From Ray and Deanne Patterson:
Darrell was a dear friend and was so pleasant to work with when he was County Clerk. He certainly will be missed for sure. We wish comfort and good memories for the family as they experience this time in their lives.
From David & Alta Bennett:
Sure have missed seeing you all in the Temple during the current pandemic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From Steve & Marcia Lynch:
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Darrell. We were fond of him as well as the whole family while we were neighbors.
From Charlene Bartlome:
Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of Darrell’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From Lisette, Wil & Marcellus:
Although, Bro. Roskelley only touched the lives of my son & I for a moment, it was enough to feel the loved he poured into his family. Thank you, Carson Harris for that special moment. Lori, Mike, Katie, Kaleb, Carson, Mary Ann, and the remaining members of the Roskelley family I wish you comfort & grace from our Heavenly Father. The peace of knowing you will all be a family again. Sending prayers.
From Kern and Linda Crump:
Dear Mary Ann and Family,
I am saddened to hear of Darrel ‘a passing. He was a true friend and made my life a lot better for having known him. I cherish the memories of the hours we spent in harvest and putting up with KQS 305 Base to unit 32. May our Father’s choicest blessings comfort you and your family.
From Heber and Rosalie Kirkland :
Mary Ann, we are so sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. We enjoyed working with you wonderful people in the Twin Falls Temple. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
From Rose Gehring:
I met Darrell while I was serving as clerk for Idaho County. What a great guy. He always seemed to be so happy. My prayers are with your family.
From Mickie Funke:
Good memories during the years we were both clerks.
From Ken Hansen:
Always thinking about other, people, their comfort, get enough to eat Great dinner host, knowledgeable gospel teacher, loved his garden. All around good man.
From Cathy Larson :
I met Darrell when I was the Clerk for Lewis County. He was a great guy and an asset to the Clerks Association. My sympathy to his family.
From Walter & Marilyn Carson:
The greatness of everyone's life is the service given to others, a feat so well accomplished by Bro (and Sis) Roskelley. Not an empty promise at all, whatever we can do to help will be done!
From Anne & Rodney Jones :
Dear Sister Roskelley,
We were saddened to hear of Brother Roskelley’s passing. We remember fondly the times we were able to spend with you as Senior missionaries in the Texas Fort Worth Mission. We pray that you will be comforted through Jesus Christ during this difficult time.
From Rodney and Kimberlee Ames:
There was never a time when we were with the two of you that we did not feel your love. You were an absolute blessing to those you served in Texas and always brought love, concern and fun to those you taught. We keep a box of fishing lures in a prominent place in our study that give us a constant sweet reminder of his kindness. We love you both and you are always in our hearts.
From Hal and Janet Stock:
Thank you Darrell and Mary Ann for being wonderful friends and neighbors to my parents from 1977 until they passed away in 2004. Since my brothers and I lived several hours away, we were always grateful to know Mom and Dad had “family” next door. That is how we felt about you. We can’t say enough good things about this care-giving, loving man who was also our friend. We send our love, prayers, and sympathy to you and your family. Darrell will certainly be missed. We are grateful for many special memories.
From Joseph and Sherre Sagers:
We were so saddened to hear of Darrell’s passing. His smile, positive attitude, compassion and kindness will forever be ingrained in our hearts. He had such a wonderful influence on so many. Our prayers are with MaryAnn and the family.
From Kathy Marker:
I was so sad to hear of his passing; his energy and positive attitude made him a man that everyone wanted to be around. He truly loved those around him, as was seen with his service to others. I loved how he shared his testimony, and his frequent tears while feeling the Spirit helped us to feel it better, also.
Our family is especially thankful for him arranging for his family to babysit our 2 preschoolers while the elders helped us move things into our house; after I had made some calls before we moved, to find someone in the ward to do just that.
We could tell, by that very friendly voice on the phone, that he was the perfect man to help get us adjusted in the ward and Burley. We felt so blessed!
From Yolanda Cruz Madrid:
Dios tiene a un Ángel en los cielos, hace años vino a predicar el evangelio a mi padre y sus hermanos, ahora somos generaciones. Sabemos que lo veremos aún más allá. Que Dios les dé pronta resignación. Les amamos.
From Brian Harper :
My condolences to your family. You'll be missed by many. I loved brother Roskelley's enthusiasm and his love for people. He was a awesome person. Brother and sister Roskelley always stopped to talk and ask me how I was doing
From Leon & Dori Clegg:
Maryann and girls. Thank you so much for your friendship and kindness to us and our family. I see so many have the same comments as I do and feel. Such a light. Such strong testimonies of our Savior. Please know and feel our love for you and your families. Our thoughts a nd prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I will always cherish the years working with you in the school lunch and then working with you on the trek. So much fun. Hard work. But fun. So very faithful in all you have ever been asked to do. Enjoyed working with you as self reliance leaders. You are the best. You and Darrell have touched the lives of so many people, including us.
From Paul & Susan Young:
Mary Ann and girls, we mourn at the passing of your wonderful husband and father, and our friend. What a great man, so kind and compassionate, with a caring smile whenever we saw him. The service he voluntarily performed for us last fall is one we will never forget. To come over and rototill an area of our yard after a tree removal made it possible to plant grass seed this Spring. It will ever be a special area of our yard because of his act of kindness. You have both been instruments in the Lord’s hands, and we especially loved working with you in the temple. May you feel of our love and prayers.
From Julie Suitter Neibaur :
I have wonderful, fond memories of Bishop Roskelley. I served in the Primary Presidency under him. I will always remember him for his kindness, compassion & willingness to help all those in need He was a Gentle Giant! Sending love & prayers to your family May the Lord bless you all with Peace & Comfort! My deepest condolences
From Brian & Debra Barlow:
We are saddened for you at the loss of Darrell. We are relieved for Darrell that he does not have to suffer any longer. We are so glad that he had his beloved wife and three beloved daughters with him when he passed. What a difficult moment that must have been. We will miss this dear friend of ours terribly. We love you all and cherish the times we have spent together. We are especially grateful for our last visit with Darrell in this 19life and look forward to the next where we will meet again. Our hearts and prayers are with you for the comfort you need at this time. We love you all.
From Bonny & Michael Scott:
Michael cherishes the flies Darrell had made. Darrell was always willing to do whatever was asked of him without complaint. We are so glad that Darrell didn't suffer an extended period but know that you are alone without him. Mary Ann, we love you and you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. We will always cherish the special time that we had together.
From Sarai Altamirano Cruz:
Gracias familia Roskelley, por dar a conocer su biografía de nuestro héroe misional, que igual con mucho amor predicó el evangelio a mi familia CRUZ BOHÓRQUEZ, mi oración para ustedes.
From Jack & Laura Hill:
Our hearts are saddened with the loss of our dear friend Darrell. May the Lord assuage your sorrow and grief at this time. May the great memories of your beloved Darrell flood Your soul with joy. We love you Mary Ann, our prayers are with you.
From Berry & Celia Spaulding:
Mary Ann, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you and your family. It is so hard to lose your most precious loved one. May God comfort you with loving arms around you to bear you up. We are so truly sorry for your loss
From Lisa and Wallace Blacker :
Where do I start to express my love for this great man! Shortly after the Roskelley’s moved to Burley, I was their regular babysitter, Darrell was our home teacher, bishopric member, Santa Claus, and my “boss” at Del Monte in pea harvest. He and MaryAnn were our dance directors for a time and he and I shared a “most embarrassing moment” together when he was filling in for my partner. He stepped on my skirt and I went up and my skirt went down. His face went red as red could be. What a remarkable man! He made the world a better place- I am privileged that he was a part of my life. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Mary Ann and their family.
From Rubén Ricardo Cruz Palavicini de Villahermosa, Tabasco, Méxi:
Decenas de descendientes de la familia Cruz de Oaxaca, México, le agradecemos su amor y servicio, decenas de misioneros descendientes de esta familia a la que el enseñó y bautizo han servido por todo el mundo, hasta vernos con el Rey hermano y sé que mis abuelos lo están saludando en el mundo de los espíritus...
From Ross & Ladonna Gedeborg :
Mary Ann, We will always have many wonderful memories of our time together. You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
From Sally Bryan:
So sorry Alyson. You have a wonderful family which he played a big part in creating.
From Joseph & KayDee Ince (North Carolina):
Dear Roskelley Family, we are saddened to hear of the loss of your patriarch and loving father. We did not know Darrell, but we had a time to get to know one of your loved daughters Lori and from knowing Lori we know Darell was a wonderful man and tribute to your family. Our prayers are with you at this time.
From Pamela Shropshire-Twin Falls:
Alyson and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family.