Darien Jacob Zollinger
Died: Thursday Oct-28-2021
Funeral: Saturday Nov-20-2021
Morrison Funeral Home
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188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Darien Jacob Zollinger, age 56, of Malta, Idaho passed away Thursday October 28, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.
Darien was born July 4, 1965 in San Francisco, California. He was 4 days old when he was adopted by Heber Jacob and Theora Mae Johnson Zollinger. He was the youngest of three children.
He was raised in Sublett, Idaho on the family ranch until they moved to Malta in 1979. Darien graduated from Raft River High School with the class of 1983 and entered the Military soon after, serving his country in the United States Navy. He continued his education at Utah Valley Technical College where he graduated with a degree in Welding, Metallurgy, and Machining. He participated in the state of Utah’s welding competition where he took 2nd place. He was an exceptional welder and a very hard worker.
Darien could accomplish anything he set his mind to. He was a man of many skills and abilities which included sketching, painting, restoring vehicles, welding, metal working, gunsmithing, and house building just to name a few. He worked in the manufacturing industry for 35 years and was currently employed at Fabri-Kal in Burley, Idaho.
In 1984, Darien met the love of his life and forever companion, Tracy Ann Maag. They were married in 1988 in the Jordan River Utah Temple. They were best friends and spent their 33 years of marriage working and playing side by side. Together, they were blessed with two boys, Kamron and Karson, that brought them both immense pride and joy.
Darien was a loving husband, father, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to everyone. He is survived by his wife, Tracy, his two sons, Kamron and Karson, and his two sisters, Char Lane George and Jesse Mae Higbee. He is also survived by loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of long-time friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law, Basil “Duke” George, and sister-in-law, Peggy Linn Carter.
A gathering for friends and family will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Highway 24 in Rupert, Idaho.
Condolences Darien J Zollinger
WE HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF DARIEN AND TRACY AND THE BOYS WHILE LIVING WITH YOU IN MALTA. HE ALWAYS SEEMED HAPPY, KIND AND POLITE. YES HE WAS A MAN OF MANY TALENTS AND ABILITIES. HE WAS KIND AND HELPFUL. YOU BOTH MAKE A WONDERFUL, ETERNAL COUPLE. WE WILL MISS KNOWING THAT HE HAS MOVED ON BUT REALIZE HE IS BUSY WITH A GREAT WORK. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. MAY YOU BE BLESSED AND COMFORTED TODAY AND IN THE COMING YEARS.
Gary Harper
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love to you all. Darien was a great man. He will be missed.
David and Rhonda Chatterly
I was deeply saddened to hear of Darien's Passing. i would like to express my sympathy to his family and friends. He was a capable and reliable work associate and I will miss working with him.
Nik Yauilla
I am so sorry to hear of DARIEN’s passing. H was a great classmates Who was a loyal and kind friend. He Was often found DRAWING the most detailed art during any of our classes. I have fond memories of him. THOUGHTS and prayers to his family. Gone Too soon.
Michelle Taylor Bettridge
So sorry for your loss. It doesn't seem possible. He will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Darrington
My Deepest condolences to Tracy and their boys, and the rest of dDarien's family. May you find comfort in your memories of him and may he rest in peace.
Toyia Hutchison
I am Very Said. Deepest condolence to Tracy, Kamron, Karson, Char Laine and Families.
Fritz Hochstaetter from Germany
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