Darrell Robertson

Darrell Dean Robertson, 76, of Lamar, Missouri went to be with the Lord October 14, 2010.  In his many years of battling cancer, he encouraged and inspired others with his courage and faith.        Darrell was born February 4, 1934 to Luther and Norma (Cates) Robertson in Douglas County, Missouri.  The family moved from Ava to Lamar, Missouri in 1947.  Darrell graduated from Lamar High School in 1952 and the University of Missouri in Columbia with a B.S. in Agriculture in 1956.        Darrell met Barbara in Dallas, Texas.  They married on June 8, 1957 in Lamar, Missouri and immediately left for Ft. Lewis, Washington where Darrell was to start active duty with the U.S. Army.  In 1959, they returned to Lamar, making their home, starting their business and raising their family.  They enjoyed many years in the dairy business and enjoyed fellowship with customers through the Dairy Store in Lamar.  Years later, people shared with them their favorite ice cream flavor and wished they could have it again.  What a pleasure that gave to Darrell and Barbara!        Darrell loved to travel with Barbara in their R.V.  He found people and world events so interesting.  They traveled coast to coast, Mexico, Canada and through Alaska.  Darrell would run into people he knew through his travels with the Holstein Association.        His coffee group was a must!  It allowed him to keep up with the local events of the day and see friends.  Next to his family and church, he loved Lamar and its people.  He wanted to see it prosper.        Darrell was devoted to his family.  Survivors are his wife Barbara of 53 years of the home; their son, Douglas Robertson and wife Stevi of Lamar, MO; son David Robertson and wife Diane of Springfield, Virginia.       Grandchildren;  Brian Norwood and his wife Jill, Sami Jo Robertson, Dylon Robertson, Emily Robertson, Daniel Robertson and Drew Robertson.  Great-grandchildren: Lauren and Payton Norwood.        Three brothers and their wives;  Delano and Kay Robertson of Columbia, MO, Dennis and Liz Robertson of Conroe, Texas, Dale and Connie Robertson of Lamar, MO.  One sister:  Glenda Harris and husband Jim of Alamogordo, New Mexico.  In-laws are Bob and Noraleen Trout, Kathleen Horton, Earl and Dennie Williams.  In addition, Darrell has a large extended family and a host of friends   He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Norma Robertson.        Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 17th at First Baptist Church of Lamar.  A Masonic service will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 16th at Daniel Funeral Home where visitation will follow from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.  Burial with full military honors will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.        Memorial contributions are suggested to Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Disabled American Veterans - Joplin or First Baptist Church Building Fund in care of Daniel Funeral Home.        Condolences may be sent on-line at www.danielfuneralhome.net