Alma Darling

Alma Jean Darling (nee Klingaman) passed away Tuesday, March 17. She was born April 28, 1920 In Chadron Nebraska and lived with her family throughout her early years. The family moved to the Pacific Northwest and settled in Buena, Washington. Alma graduated from Toppenish High School and later joined the Women's Army Corp where she served during WWII. After leaving the army, Alma attended and graduated from beauty school in Seattle. Returning to Toppenish, she owned her own beauty salon. That is where she met and married Jack Darling and they started their family. When the family grew to six, they bought a home in Zillah to raise the family and lived more than 45 years. Alma was a stay at home Mom who enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and reading. Knitting, sewing, crocheting and tatting were her favorite pass times. Swimming at the Zillah pool in the summertime was her absolute favorite. Alma is survived by her son Greg and his wife Michele Darling of Cle Elum, her daughter Gail Darling-Tanneberg of Issaquah, grandchildren Jarod, Lacy & Hilary Tanneberg, Cody & Jesse Darling. She is also survived by her niece Barbara Clarkson, nephew Bruce Miller, 5 great nieces and nephews as well as several great-great-nieces and nephews. Alma traveled to Norway a few years ago and met many family members there for the first time. Last Thanksgiving was spent with her cousin Roger Gjerde who was visiting from Norway. Alma was preceded in death by her husband Jack, son Paul, daughter Lynn, parents Jasper & Dikka Klingaman, brother Bill and sister Marie Miller. Our Mom loved to laugh and our home was filled with much laughter. Her sense of humor shined through to the very end and she brought joy to all who knew her. We will miss her so. Lynn Elaine Darling will be laid to rest with her mother Alma, father Jack and brother Paul. Lynn was born in Yakima March 7, 1955 and passed May 29, 2008. She graduated from Zillah high school and began working in the title insurance industry. She later purchased her home in Yakima and remained there until her death. Lynn was a huge part of our family and she is loved and missed every minute of every day. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alma Darling, please visit our flower store.