Memories of Darla Ruth Amador

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Darla Ruth Amador

Napa, CA, USA

January 24, 1956 - December 16, 2019

Jan 24, 1956 - Dec 16, 2019

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Barbara Mason Purvis

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Barbara Sharp

Napa, CA, USA

The picture captures “my special whimsical friend “ who partnered with me to volunteer at film festivals, golf tournaments, work at the Uptown Theatre, attend beauty open houses, and would bake wonderful bread filled with love. She has a special part of my heart. “I miss you My Friend—yet I have to smile when I remember your quirky ways!”

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Susan Stockton Varesko

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Kim Wiedemann-Ortner

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Wayne Barrentine

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Wayne Barrentine

Dear cousin and kindred spirit, you are so missed. Dear cousin and kindred spirit, you are so missed. Dear cousin and kindred spirit, you are so missed.

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Michal Farrell

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Kim Pickard(Dutra)

My friend there are no words. Thank you for blessing my life.

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Sherry Zachary-Warshauer

So very sad to hear that our sweet vivacious Darla is no longer with us, what a loss to all of us.

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Susan Brooks Zimmerman

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Susan Brooks Zimmerman

There just are no words to say to ease the pain of losing a loved one. Darla was beautiful and always seemed... Read more There just are no words to say to ease the pain of losing a loved one. Darla was beautiful and always seemed so happy and full... Read more There just are no words to say to ease the pain of ... Read more

Darlene Kenney

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Darlene Kenney

Darla accepted everyone with love and without judgement. Always kind to people and everything in nature.... Read more Darla accepted everyone with love and without judgement. Always kind to people and everything in nature. Darla accepted everyone with love and without judgement.... Read more

Darlene Kenney

2001, Cruise to Vancouver

Darla being extra sweet to her Auntie Anna

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Erica Simpson

We are very surprised and very sad to hear of Darla's passing because she had been at work with us at the Uptown Theatre in Napa earlier this month. Darla was an enthusiastic member of the Uptown team, always with a smile and a fun hat. We will miss her bubbly personality and her great style. Our sincere condolences.

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Don Amador

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Don Amador

Erica, Thanks for the kind note. Darla always enjoyed her time at the Uptown. It made her happy to be... Read more Erica, Thanks for the kind note. Darla always enjoyed her time at the Uptown. It made her happy to be a member of the family.... Read more Erica, Thanks for the kind note. Darla always enjoyed... Read more

Erica Simpson

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Darlene Kenney

Don Amador

Cheryl Sutton

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Don Amador

"I remember mom wanted to take this pic (she liked taking pics) of Darla and I and had me stage my car on... Read more "I remember mom wanted to take this pic (she liked taking pics) of Darla and I and had me stage my car on the front lawn. I remember... Read more "I remember mom wanted to take this pic (she liked ... Read more

Cheryl Sutton

This is such a wonderful picture of the two of you, along with the car! Perfect memory to share of you and... Read more This is such a wonderful picture of the two of you, along with the car! Perfect memory to share of you and your sister, our precious... Read more This is such a wonderful picture of the two of you,... Read more

Karen Ronk

I drive past this house every Wednesday and Thursday and always think about you guys. I drive past this house every Wednesday and Thursday and always think about you guys. I drive past this house every Wednesday and Thursday... Read more

Stephanie Peek

Love this picture. She was beautiful Love this picture. She was beautiful Love this picture. She was beautiful

Cheryl Sutton

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Don Amador

Cheryl, thanks for kind thoughts. Cheryl, thanks for kind thoughts. Cheryl, thanks for kind thoughts.

Gary Sadler

I first met Darla when she was 19 at PUC back in the 70s. It wasn’t until the 80s when we were both at Loma Linda and became close friends. She was the the perfect combination of so many things. Natural beauty, a warm and caring heart and someone you could trust. You always knew she had your back. My deepest condolences go out to Don and the family.

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Stephanie Peek

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Don Amador

Gary, thanks for sharing. Gary, thanks for sharing. Gary, thanks for sharing.

Kathi Westcott

Darla and Karla Lamberton (Leibovitz III)

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Susan Stockton Varesko

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Don Amador

Kathi, thanks for sharing cool pics and memories. Kathi, thanks for sharing cool pics and memories. Kathi, thanks for sharing cool pics and memories.

Kathi Westcott

Leibovitz II

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Stephanie Peek

Susan Stockton Varesko

Kathi Westcott

Darla as a willing subject in my Annie Liebovitz phase

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Stephanie Peek

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Kathi Westcott

Napa Valley Marathon

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Kathi Westcott

I’ve been thinking a lot about my friend Darla this last week. Remembering our friendship. Trying to wrap my mind around the loss of her. We were roommates and friends through dental hygiene and nursing. She was so excited to start her profession, and amazingly she was still very excited about dental hygiene until she was forced into early retirement. She greatly missed the interaction with her patients, whom she loved. Enthusiasm and loyalty are two words to describe Darla. She LOVED being Norwegian. She took every opportunity to share foods and words from her heritage. She loved that she was descended from seafarers, sharing a book about her Norweigian sea captain grandfather with my son, a merchant mariner. She loved her family--spending hours keeping her parents’ home in shape. Proudly sharing each article that mentioned her brother Don’s accomplishments, of which there were many. She enthusiastically took up causes--donating her time to the Napa Marathon, The Upton Theater in Napa, helping to plan class reunions, helping and supporting friends who were too ill to care for themselves. She was an enthusiastic driver--which generally terrified me. To say that I have regrets would be an understatement--I wish I had taken better care of my friend. My hope is that this tragedy, this loss will help me be a better friend. Godspeed my dear Darla. “Since the loss of you, I’ve learned to live for each day and take it as a blessing, Knowing it may not always be this way. “Since the loss of you, I’ve learned a life can be taken in the blink of an eye And only Heaven really knows when that person will have to say “goodbye”. Excerpt from “Since the Loss of You” By Tiffany

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Don Amador

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Stephanie Peek

Very well said. I worked with Darla at my first Dental Office 25 years ago and we have stayed friends all... Read more Very well said. I worked with Darla at my first Dental Office 25 years ago and we have stayed friends all these years. She was... Read more Very well said. I worked with Darla at my first Dental... Read more

Karen Ronk

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Don Amador

Karen, thanks for your love and support. Karen, thanks for your love and support. Karen, thanks for your love and support.

Ellen Amador

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Lynn Badger

Darla's energy and smile are what I always remember about her. She could make you laugh tell you cried. She was a good supportive friend and put her whole heart into whatever she believed in. She will be deeply missed.

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