Darwin Pope

Last Thursday someone beat the disease of alcholism! Darwin K. Pope (61) was 27 years sober when he died. Darwin was born December 14, 1949 to Max & Gladys Pope, with big sisters, Maxine and Marjorie. Married Kathy Woldberg – later divorced. Married the love of his life, Debby K. Pope May 20, 1978. Also survived by children, Shane D. Pope (Lynda), Aimee L. (Leah), Amanda K. Pope (Wes), Christopher (Ashley), Destini A. Pope – my adopted daughter stood by her dad and I to the very end. We had never seen such an outpouring of love!; grandchildren: Shane, Dylan, Noah, Skylar, Jaden, and Makayla; sisters, Maxine Wood (NSL) and Marjorie (WX), Karen Hansen (Ross) and special brother, Scott H. Fullerton. Darwin worked at Phillips Petroleum Woods Cross Refinery for 32 years until his many years of hard labor left him disabled. Also worked as an aftercare counselor for Lakeview Step One. Preceded in death by father, mother, father-in-law, Merlin A. Hansen, and nephew KC Johnson. Protector, provider, husband, father, grandpa, instructor, industrial firefighter, brother, cute short guy with a mustache, 33 year love of his wife, Kitty Kat green eyes sparkling like gems. This man had so many joys in his life, how many are allowed? One for each promise he kept or vowed? Thank God for fullness of Grace! Special thanks to mother-in-law, Kaye D. Hansen and sister-in-law, Nanette P. (M. David) Hansen. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main where a visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to services.