Birth date: Oct 5, 1943 Death date: Mar 2, 2019
Darrell W. Pierce was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 5, 1943 and passed away peacefully on March 2, 2019 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Penny of 50 years, sister Donna (Marvin), son Jeffrey (Tina), Read Obituary
Memory...
I will never forget the day Darrell & Jeff wathced me perform the most spectacular neutral drop in my 1966 Mustang (Automatic transmission) in front of their home. (I had no idea the drive line would end up spinning on the ground!) After some really, REALLY, questionabe looks of bewildermant, I was fortunte to receive much needed help from these spectacular men! That being said, the 50 short steps from of my "stupid car" up to the front of their home, felt like the longest mile! I did not want to answer the obvious questions from such a talented "Car Guy" but, I knew what was coming. I had listned to his questioning techniques with Jeff one too many times to look forward to it. They did however, always make me want to go see Penny for an RC Cola. Which always brightened my day! (Love you Penny)
As my memory is fading, and these details are likely skewed a bit, I am happy to know that Jeff will help me remember the details a bit better (Lucky me)
I like to believe that Darrell was super impressed by my aggreesive driving techniques!
Long story short, I couldnt have broken down infront of a better home!
(Maybe Bill Mandt!)
As I find myself rambling, it's likely because I can not truly find the words. Like so many, my heart is broken!
I loved and looked up to Darrell (and his family). If for no other reason, because I knew where I stood with him.(Always!) Like many others.
I, like many others also lacked a strong male role model in my life, and I was/am blessed to have had Darrell there. His presence, was one of very few that I had growing up that taught me what a father, husband, grandfather, friend and neighbor should be. For that, I am eternally gratetefull.
Darrell, You will be so missed! Your family is a reflection of you. I wish I could/would have told you, that you also had a profound impact on me then and now!
Prayers with the Pierce family. Love you guys!
Darrell was an amazing neighbor. I remember how he helped me on a printing project for a record I was producing. We worked together at his print shop for hours and he was explaining the whole process to me as we went along. The whole family are good people and I was fortunate to have know him. RIP darrell.
I have known him almost all my life. As far as I can remember back he was always a good person. I will truly miss him.
I knew Jeff before I met his dad. I always wondered( I grew up in the same neighborhood as Jeff but am quite a bit older) who is this Super Dad that has a race car with his kid?
Later on I met Darrel and we talked quite a bit over the years. He was a friendly courteous guy that was easy to talk to and I was always interested in what he had to say. He made me feel like he was sincerely interested in what I had to say too.
As a father myself I especially enjoyed seeing the two of them together or mentioning Jeff to Darrel when Jeff wasnt around. He wasnt just proud of Jeff...he admired him.
I'm going to miss Darrel and was deeply saddened by the news.
I want the whole Pierce family to know how I felt about Darrel and that I'm thinking about them in this difficult time.
Doug Neslund.
As a young boy I had never known stability or a "Normal" life. I lived across the street from the Pierce Family. My parents were well intentioned I guess but severe alcoholics. They moved me to small town North Dakota and I was miserable. Darrell and Penny sent for me. I spent the best time of my youth in that house. Darrell was firm but fair and I instantly rocognized that as a pre teen. I loved that man then and now. I`m 50 years old today. I`ve seen and done it all... But... I have never met someone that is the epitome of a man. He is the single definition of what a man should be. Loving... Kind and tough as nails. Brilliant mind and mechanically inclined. Now I`m an old man and to this day.. Darrell Pierce is the single best man I have ever had the privilege to know.. Let alone be lucky enough to have him as a father for a time. I Love you Darrell.. I always will. Gods speed old man. .
Dear Penny and Family,
Need to take a sentimental journey to set my heart at ease, back to a time when we worked together and I knew Darrell to be a hardworking and caring man. He loved his family, friends and work. The memories of a dear friend that I'll always keep close. His quick wit was always at hand and he never ceased to amaze me with his creativity when working on a job. He always knew just what to say and how to get it done.
Thinking of your family and wishing you peace as you walk down memory lane together.
Love
Debbie & Bill Massey
