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In Memory

Darlene Nutley (Dally)

Darlene Nutley (Dally)

Darlene Ruth Nutley Dally      October 8, 1946 — March 19, 2012

Darlene Ruth (Dally) Nutley passed away March 19, 2012, following a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born October 8, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Edmonds, WA, graduating from Edmonds High School, attending Western Washington University and graduating from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics.

Darlene's passion was teaching. She spent her career as a Family and Consumer Science teacher (Home Economics). Her teaching career began at Maple Lane; in 1980, she taught at Tumwater High School, then transferred to Black Hills High School when it opened in 1997. She retired from Black Hills in 2007 and continued substituting at Olympia High School for the next four years. She is remembered fondly by family, friends, and students. A vibrant and caring person, she had a positive outlook on life, was a wonderful listener, and a comfort to be around.

Darlene loved teaching and being around the high school students. She often said that being a teacher made her feel young and kept her up to date with the latest fashion trends. Attending her grandkids' events, book club, LOL club, sewing, celebrating holidays with family, and visiting Whidbey Island and Lake Tahoe were some of her favorite activities.

Darlene is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John; daughters, Stephanie Joy (Michael) and Kim Peterson; twin sister, Arlene Swarm (Robert); stepbrother, Dan Nutley; stepsister, Cindy Kingman; stepfather, William Milliken; Stepmother, Marian Nutley; aunt, Barbara Dobson; and grandkids, Madeline, Peyton, Alexander, and Emma. She was a very special and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend — an inspiration to all.

Puplished in the Olympian - March 25-26, 2012

 
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03/07/17 04:23 PM #1    

Jim Passi

chris & i sat with both girls at the 40 th reunion along with about 8 others we talked a lot had a great time


08/30/19 03:55 PM #2    

Elena Olsen (Cornehl)

Darlene and Arlene were always so sweet and beautiful.  They looked so cute the night of the 40th and greeted my husband and I and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a twin because I lost 3 brothers and it was very difficult. I will always remember Darlene's beautiful smile and her kindness. Sincere condolences to all of her family.


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