Darrell Steinicke

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Darrell Burton Steinicke, went home to paradise and his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his loving family on 9 August 2011. Born 7 September 1934 to Arno A. Steinicke and Sarah Alice Burton, Darrell graduated from West High, served in the Korean War, and attended the U of U. He married Norma Neeley and had two children, then later divorced. Darrell married Irene Holmes 2 June 1964, in Las Vegas and later solemnized their marriage in the Salt Lake Temple. Darrell loved his Savior and served Him faithfully throughout his life. He had many callings; home teacher, counselor in the bishopric, and High Priest group leader. He served with 4 bishops as finance clerk for 23 years. Darrell was a great scoutmaster for his three sons and their friends. He was most comfortable serving the Lord’s children with tools as the favorite neighborhood handyman. He loved to sing and with his beautiful tenor voice, sang Happy Birthday to his children and grandchildren. Darrell loved camping and spent many summers in Star Valley, WY for family reunions. He was always positive and had a wonderful sense of humor, bringing joy with him whenever he visited friends and family. Darrell is preceded in death by his twin sister Elaine, his parents and older brother. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Irene, his children Janet, D. Reed (Lori), Todd (Holli), Brett (Marcie), Angie (Jim), Jana (Kerry), D. Greg (Laura), and Lara, his foster daughter Euphemia, 22 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday 15 August 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Bountiful 39th Ward chapel 1500 South 600 East. Friends and family may call Sunday evening, 14 August 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Funeral Home, 295 N. Main Street in Bountiful and prior to the funeral from 9:45-10:45AM prior to services Monday at the church. Interment will be at Lakeview Memorial Estates, Bountiful, UT.