Darlene Ruth DeFord of Umatilla passed in Richland, Wash. on June 9, 2026 at the age of 85.
She was born on March 13, 1941 in Demopolis, Ala. to Charles and Dorothy Larson McDonald.
Darlene had an adventurous spirit and had lived in many places throughout the United States during her lifetime. She had resided in Newcastle, Wyo. for eight of the last 15 years. She had lived in Umatilla for the past six years.
Darlene loved sewing and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, James Wing, Mark and wife Julie Wing, Skip Wing, Susan and her husband Roger Gay, and Brenda and her husband Stevan Hintz; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Billy Quick.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie DeFord; son, Larry Wing; both of her parents; and all three of her brothers.
A private family celebration of life will be held.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
