Darlene Marie Shepard

Darlene Marie Shepard, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children March 24, 2019.

She was born May 18, 1926, in Green River to Glen and Mabel Warby. Darlene was the first of five children born to the Warbys.

She attended schools in Green River, where she lived most of her life.

She married her sweetheart Cecil Shepard in Burns, Ore., Oct. 13, 1943. Their marriage was later sealed in The Latter-day Saint Salt Lake Temple in July of 1963. Together they raised seven children.

She worked in the office for Dell White at Dell's Market in Green River for many years.

Darlene was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions throughout her life.

She loved music and had a wonderful singing voice. She always enjoyed singing with the choir at church. A few of her other interests included traveling, camping with her family, reading, gardening, walking and spending as much time as she could with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her four daughters; Sheri Rushing of Herriman, Utah, Sandy Gilmore (Art) of West Haven, Utah, Susan Castillon (Hector) of Green River and Laura Owens (Stan) of Green River; two sons, Larry Shepard (Terri) of Green River and David Shepard (Traci) of Far West, Utah; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Warby of Ogden, Utah; 25 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Cecil Shepard; son Ronnie Shepard; one granddaughter; one grandson; two great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; one great-great grandson; three sisters, Karen Lee Warby, Glenda Borzea (John) and Patsy Wood (Jim); two brothers, Jerry Warby (Margaret), and Keith Warby.

She was a quiet but very kind, patient and loving mother and grandmother.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1000 W. 4th N. St., in Green River.

A viewing will take place 6-7:30 p.m., Sunday at the church and 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday prior to the services.

Interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery in Green River.

Condolences for family can be left at http://www.foxfh.com