DARLEEN FAY OWENS (ULRICH) March 12, 1955 – November 13, 2024
Darleen Fay Owens (Ulrich), age 69, of St. Louis, MO, peacefully passed on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024. She leaves behind a moderately successful tomato garden, a well-used bicycle, and a well-loved, red 1995 Jeep Wrangler.
Darleen is survived by her son and rock, Thomas Owens, her “wish” come true. She is also survived by her brothers Roger and Randy (Kari) Ulrich, boyfriend Tom Stagner, and many family and friends wondering why she changed her name from “DarlENE” to “DarlEEN”.
She is preceded in death by her devout husband of 40yrs, Thomas Dwight Owens, parents Roy and Fay Ulrich, and Brothers Roy (Virgie), Ron, and Ricky Ulrich.
Darleen graduated from Afton High School, class of 1973. Retired from Neighbors Credit Union after 47 years of service in the non-profits. Starting as a high school admin quickly promoted up to VP, and ultimately CEO. She loved her gardening, cycling, hiking, Muny season tickets, off-roading in her Wrangler, and many many books.
Services: Holy Family Parish (formally Immaculate Conception); 2300 Church Road, Arnold, Missouri 63010 Monday November 25th Viewing – 9:30 a.m. Church service – 10:00 a.m. Burial – 11:00 a.m. Celebration of Life – immediately following at the family home, 2639 Hemford Falls Court St Louis Missouri 63129
My dear Darlene was an incredible person and friend. She’d played the devils advocate to my hare brained ideas but loved to visit me in Oregon while camp hosting. She was an internal auditor when we first met but joined me in rescuing plants which could have been the initial urge to plant that tomato garden with Tom. She will be missed
Great memories of a teenage Darlene, my cousin with 5 brothers, who escaped to our house, every so often in the summer, my two sisters , Darlene, and me discussing, electric rollers, hairspray, cute boys, etc. without being teased by her brothers. I was blessed to attend her wedding to Tom, and actually went on a few double dates with them, as they tried in vain, to fix me up with one of Tom’s friends. Through the years our encounters were more sporadic, but one thing that never changed was Darlene’s infectious laugh and phenomenal sense of humor.
Darlene was a classmate and friend. Always so friendly and happy with a big smile This is such a shock. It was so nice seeing her at our class reunion. RIP dear friend, 💕🙏Denise Gartner..
Darlene we have followed each others journeys for 56 years(age 13).Celebrated each others successes in our careers and enjoyed times with each others families throughout the years. You”ve been my loyal supporter(sister) and lifetime friend..I”ll always think of you smiling, dancing, your infectious laugh and singing out loud songs from Statler Brothers and Chris Stapleton your love for country music . Rest in peace my dear friend. May the Angels Light Your Path! Your voice will always echo in my head. Will miss our History Museum concerts over wine, Years of the Muny Opera, get togethers with Both Late Tom Owens and Tom Stogner. Love Debbie Kirsch
Darlene loved two doors fr0m me. I have many memories of her and her siblings. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing.