Darrell was born on November 25, 1941, the third of five boys to Frederick and Nellie (Dawson) Moore in Ronan, MT. He attended school in Burbank, WA and had a passion for cars. His prize possession was his 1957 convertible Corvette. He was a member of the Laborers Local 238 and worked on the railroad and various dams before he started his own company, Early Dawn Construction. His favorite part of the year was preparing for deer season at Lion's Ferry with his son Darin, grandchildren Kyle and Drew, and good friends. He enjoyed elk and bird hunting, fishing on the Columbia River, cooking (making his famous clam chowder), and growing his garden from seed each year.

He met his wife Sheila (Kirsch) in Clarkston, WA. They were married 52 years and resided in Finley, WA. Darrell had three children: Darla, Darin, and Dawn.

He leaves behind many that loved him dearly including his wife, Sheila; his children Darin (Debbie), Dawn; grandchildren Tracie, Kyle, Drew; four great-grandchildren; brother Howard; sister-in-law Joan, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Gene, daughter Darla, and his brothers William, Vernon, and Dalfus (Carolyn).

A celebration of life will take place on October 5th, 2024, at the residence of Darin & Debbie Moore from 12 to 4 pm. For more information, please contact Dawn or Darin Moore.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice House Chaplaincy in Kennewick, WA.