Brian James Darby Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Brian James Darby of Grand Forks, North Dakota, born in Iowa City, Iowa, who passed away on July 26, 2024 at the age of 44. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Brian James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his parents, Carl Darby and Donna Darby (Miller); his siblings, Michael Darby (Jardely), Carol Williams (Ryan) and Tammy Vanderwoude (Sam); his nephews, Jacob Williams and Lucas Vanderwoude; and his niece Elise Vanderwoude.
He also made numerous contributions to other projects throughout the campus community, she said.