Sandy resident, Darlene Carlile died suddenly at Kaiser Sunnyside Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the age of 61.
A viewing was held at Sandy Funeral Home.
She was born, Darlene I. Diew to Richard and Mary (Tutino) Diew on December 12, 1951 in Oakland, California. She was raised in El Monte, California and received her schooling there. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Oregon and made her home in the Oregon City area.
On February 23, 1974 she was united in marriage to Paul Carlile. They remained in Oregon City and Darlene began her lifelong passion and career as a daycare provider. In 1984, Darlene her husband and 5 children moved to Sandy and made their permanent home. She continued providing care for children until retiring in late 1990’s.
Dee Dee enjoyed doing various types of crafts, traveling, cooking, having family gatherings and growing daffodils and tulips in her yard. She attended Living Way Fellowship in Sandy.
Surviving is her husband Paul; her 5 children, Chastity, Cherish, Justin, Joshua and Cara-Mia; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; 1 sister Lorraine and 1 brother Carl and many other extended family members.