Dean Derby's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2021 in Walla Walla, Washington

Dean Derby

June 11, 1935 - October 29, 2021 (86 years old)

Walla Walla, Washington

Dean Derby's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2021 in Walla Walla, Washington

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Herring Groseclose Funeral Home

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Dean Derby

June 11, 1935 - October 29, 2021 (86 years old)

Walla Walla, Washington

Dean Derby Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dean Derby of Walla Walla, Washington, born in Leavenworth, Washington, who passed away at the age of 86, on October 29, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dean Derby to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence W. Derby and Estelle Smith Derby; his son Devin Corkrum Derby; and his brothers, Dr. Alfred J. Derby and Gaynor S. Derby.

He is survived by: his son-in-law Rich; his grandchildren, Dan, Kate, Tyson, Heather, Simon and Taela; his great grandchildren, Charlie, Eloise and Wa-Hi; his friend Jim Finks; his wife Shari; his daughter DeAnn Elvin (Rich); his daughter-in-law Mary Derby of Walla Walla; his granddaughter Britni Montpetit (Daniel); his great grandchildren, Nicholas and Charles of Stillwater, MN; his granddaughter Katherine Raymond (Tyson); his great grandchildren, Uriah and Malachi of Helix, OR; his grandson Andrew Elvin (Heather); his great grandchildren, William Dean, Reagan and Emelia of Spring Hill, TN; his granddaughter Chloe Derby; and his great grandchild Ila Nina of Camp Pendleton, CA. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Herring Groseclose Funeral Home



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Nov 07

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Herring Groseclose Funeral Home
315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

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Nov 08

Funeral service

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
323 Catherine St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

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