Darrell Gean KLEINOW Obituary (2024)

Darrell Gean Kleinow, 67, passed away in Yakima, WA on December 21, 2024. He was born in Prosser, WA on November 7, 1957 to Robert and Shirley Kleinow and was raised in Sunnyside, WA. Darrell was a jack of all trades, a man of much knowledge. His main career was in construction, mainly roofing and woodwork. He was also a commercial fisherman, working with his dad, in which they developed a special relationship. He always used to tell his dad "Don't worry, be happy." He did all of this until health issues kept him from being able to do the hard work that he was accustomed to his whole life. One thing Darrell loved was a hot bath. He loved getting away and going to the mountains any time he could. He grew up going to the mountain with his parents and siblings and carried that into adulthood. He loved pheasant hunting and handed that passion down to his sons. His main passion was fishing the Yakima River and John Day Dam, where he could go let loose and create fond memories with the people he loved. Many Thanksgiving gatherings were shared with family at John Day. You knew good laughs would be had and good memories would be made when you went fishing with Darrell. Family gatherings were always interesting to say the least, especially when the arm-wrestling contests began. His sons always thought he was the strongest man they knew. Darrell was always the life of the party, especially when he had his signature black velvet and mountain dew in hand. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Kleinow. He is survived by his sons, David (Alison) Kleinow, James (Jamie) Kleinow, Jeffrey Kleinow, and Dallas (Adriana Rivera) Kleinow, his significant other, Donna Richards and her boys, Bryan (Roni) Lamberth and Brandon Lamberth, numerous grandchildren and three great grandchildren, his father Bob Kleinow, and his siblings, Bobby Brown, Dale (Ellen) Kleinow, Shelley (Pete) Torres, Candy (Rick) Henn, and Roger Kleinow. Darrell will be truly missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Darrell's life will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am at Prosser Funeral Home, 1220 Sheridan Ave #1135, Prosser, WA 99350.