In Remembrance Of
Darlene Saale
Darlene Saale, 76, of Gower, MO passed away, February 26, 2024.
She was born on July 18, 1947 to Carroll and Geneva (Willard) Grimes in Chillicothe, MO. Darlene grew up in Chillicothe and graduated from Chillicothe High School. On June 12, 1965 she was united in marriage to John Saale. After their marriage they lived in Chillicothe. During John’s military service they were stationed in the northeast. In 1971 they moved to Gower where they made their home.
Darlene worked in customer service most of her career. She started work in a jewelry store, worked as a telephone operator, a receptionist at an insurance office and a clerk at the local grocery store. Darlene was best known in Gower for her job at Kwik Korner, where she worked for several years. She also enjoyed the years that she was able to stay home with her children. After retirement, she loved being able to help with her grandchildren whenever needed.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Darlene is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Dalyn (Boyce) Farr; son Devin (Melissa) Saale; grandchildren, Hunter Farr, Gracen Farr, Collin Saale, Nolan Saale, Brooklyn Saale; step-grandson, Trevor Farr; several Saale brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 5th at the Gower Christian Church.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, March 4th at the Gower Christian Church.
Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gower Christian Church or the Gower Convalescent Center.
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14 comments
Rachael and Paul Smith
Sending our love you all. Hugs and prayers. So sorry we couldn’t be there.
Terry L Billington
John and Family, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Kathy Buchanan
I knew Darlene for 30 + year’s..She was a beautiful and kind lady..
Mike and Jo Roady
So sorry for your loss
Sally Pike
Deepest sympathies to you and your family
Beverly Duncan Hague
So sorry for your loss, prayers. Darlene was a wonderful person, we graduated together. I remember the last time I saw her was at our 10th year class reunion.
Beverly Duncan Hague
So sorry for your loss, prayers. Darlene was a wonderful person, we graduated together. I remember the last time I saw her was at our 10th year class reunion.
Mary A (Boley) Dusenberry
I remember Darlene in High School. The Chillicothe High School Graduating class of 1965 will miss her and extend “Best Wishes” to her Family & Friends.
Trini kline
Sorry for the loss of your mom sending prayers to you all sorry I can’t be there ..
Shirley Reynolds
I will miss my dear friend and her smile! Sending prayers to all! Love you all!
Claudia Searcy
I am so sorry for your loss!! My prayers are with you all!! Darlene and I had a lot of good times when we were in high school! She was an AWESOME FRIEND!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL WITH COMFORT, PEACE AND STRENGTH!!❤
Marta Orr
We are so sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. What a beautiful person she was. Loved being neighbors, raising our children together. She had a beautiful smile that I will always remember ❤️
Dana Wells
I lived in Gower & Easton growing up.
My younger brother, Jason Wells, and I were friends with Dalyn and Devin, so we spent a lot of time around them, and Darlene was always so nice to us. Lots of great memories with the Saale’s.
Please know The Wells family sends our thoughts, prayers , and deep condolences to the entire family.
Patricia Schwager
My thoughts and prayers will always be with you and family . You will be sadly missed ❤️