Darlene Romma Dare's Obituary
DARLENE R DARE passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2003 from respiratory failure due to her fight with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Darlene died peacefully with her partner & family members by her side at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, California.Darlene loved to read, spend quiet times at home, & take care of her friends & family. Darlene always gave so much, & demanded so little. She also enjoyed trips to Disneyland, Hawaii, Walt Disney World & Cruising with 'Olivia', Cruises & Resorts. Darlene is survived by her loving partner & soul mate, Colleen Pun, of 9 years, her Mother Sadie Dare, Brother Byron Dare, Loving Sisters Orchid Jow & Gwen Leong, Sister in laws Dora Dare and Myna Dare. Darlene was a wonderful aunt to her seven nieces and nephews, Lisa Dare, Denise Jow, Jeffrey Leong, Garret Jow, Carlin Dare, Kristin Dare and Tiffany Dare. Father Benjamin S. Dare, Brother Benny Dare, Brother in laws Gareth Jow & Alden Leong preceded Darlene in death.Family, friends & students are all welcome to attend her 'Celebration of Life' gathering taking place on Thursday, February 13, 2003 between 5:00 p.m. ' 8:00 p.m., at The Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, in the hall. 1700 School Street, Moraga, CA 94556-1121, off Moraga Way. Sharing of how Dar's life touched so many of us will start between 6:30 & 7 PM. Plenty of food & drinks will be available, along with Birthday cake. Darlene's final resting place is at the Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park ' Circle of Peace Mausoleum; 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544. Darlene is in a glass-enclosed niche and her inurnment took place on January 30, 2003.In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in the memory of Darlene R. Dare, to the Asian American Donor Program; 7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 265, Oakland, CA 94621. 1-800-59-DONOR www.aadp.org Even to this day, a donor match was never found for Darlene.CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME 'HAYWARD, CA (510) 471-3363.'SERVICE OF MARKED DISTINCTION'
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