Darrell Newby Obituary

Darrell A. Newby, 94–a resident of the Forest Grove community-passed away on June 30, 2022 at the Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro.
Darrell was born on April 28, 1928 in Chester, Idaho. He was the youngest of twelve children born to James and Harriet Jane (Hathaway) Newby. He was raised in St. Anthony, Idaho where he attended St. Anthony High School. He then attended Idaho State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
He met his future wife Dona Orme, while working in the local soda shop. Dona was a regular customer and Darrell was sure to give her a little extra attention-and toppings on her sundae -every time they met. Darrell and Dona were high school sweethearts. Their marriage was solemnized on September 10, 1946 in the Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After graduation, they made their home in Idaho until 1953 when they moved their growing family to Portland, Oregon. In 1962 they moved to Hillsboro where they lived until moving to Forest Grove in 2011. Dona passed away on April 17, 2014.
Darrell was a Pharmacist and the owner of Palm Drug Store in Hillsboro from 1962 thru 1976. He had started in the pharmaceutical business with Merck when he graduated from college and later returned to Merck as a pharmaceutical representative after he sold his drug store.
Darrell enjoyed reading, was a master woodworker, and an amateur gunsmith. He was an avid western fan and liked everything related to the old west. Dona and Darrell were active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as senior missionaries in the church's Temple in Santiago, Chile. Darrell served for many years as a Sealer in the Portland Temple.
Darrell is proceeded in death by his loving wife, Dona, his parents, and siblings.
He is survived by five children and their spouses: Larry and Lorna Newby of Hillsboro, Oregon; Gregg and Hyun Hwa Newby of Glen Burnie, Maryland; Rand and Laurie Newby of Oregon City, Oregon; M'liss and Kevin Tolman of Mesa, Arizona; and Marla and Tom Witt of Rochester, Washington. At the time of his passing, Darrell had 21 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren. He is greatly missed by all.
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