Darlene R DeFord

Darlene Ruth DeFord of Umatilla, Oregon was born March 13, 1941 in Demopolis, Alabama the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Larson) McDonald. She passed in Richland, WA on June 9, 2026 at the age of 85 years.

Darlene had an adventurous spirit and had lived in many places throughout the United Statesduring her lifetime. She had resided in Newcastle, Wyoming for eight of the last fifteen years. She has lived in Umatilla, Oregon for the past six years.

Darlene loved sewing and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie DeFord; son, Larry Wing; both of her parents; and all three of her brothers.

She is survived by her children; James Wing, Mark and wife Julie Wing, Skip Wing, Susan and her husband Roger Gay, Brenda and her husband Stevan Hintz and daughter-in-law, Paula Wing (wife of Larry); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a very special friend Billy Quick.

A Private family Celebration of life will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family please go to www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

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