Donald Lee Darrow

Donald Lee Darrow, 76, of Washington, went to meet with his Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was born April 22, 1946, in Peoria, to Harvey D. and Marie R. (Bessler) Darrow. He graduated from Peoria High School in 1964, then studied at DeVry Institute in Chicago and Bradley University. Donald served in both the U.S. and overseas as a Crash-Rescue Firefighter in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1965-1969. He attained the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of The American Legion. He married Janet J. Bogden in Aurora, OH in 1968. They had two children, Marcus T. (Amber) Darrow of Newnan, GA and Kimberly (Daniel) Camp of Sparland. He later married Ada M. (Kingery) Adams in 1991 and gained two daughters, Susan (Darren) Henninger of Oak Creek, WI and Christine Adams of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert H. Darrow of Oklahoma City, OK; his wife, Janet; 2 sisters-in-law, Jane Darrow of Oklahoma City, OK and Judy Scranton of Pittsfield; and brother-in-law, Donald Scranton of Pittsfield. Donald had 10 grandchildren, Brittney Henninger, Ashley (Jacob) Anglin, Kaleb Slotter, Ethan Darrow, Cameron Jackson, Jordan Darrow, Abigail Camp, Isabella Camp, Charlotte Camp, and Jonathon Camp; and one great-granddaughter, Amelia Anglin. He is survived by his wife, 4 children, 10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 niece, 3 nephews, and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews. Donald served with the Northern Tazewell Fire Department and was a charter member of the Northern Tazewell Rescue Squad. He was in the first State of Illinois Emergency Medical Technician Class. He served in various positions, retiring as Chief after 20 years. He was employed for 41 years at Caterpillar, Inc. in Peoria, IL. He worked as an electrician and then held various management positions. He retired in 2005 and became a “Snowbird” in 2007, spending the winters in Safety Harbor, FL. Eventually, he moved to Florida with his wife, Ada, and resided therefor 7 years. They both returned to Illinois in 2021 to be closer to family. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria, with a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial, with full military rites, will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Memorial contributions may be made to Northern Tazewell Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.

Donald Lee Darrow

April 22, 1946 - November 17, 2022