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Thomas Edward

1942 - 2019

Thomas Edward obituary, 1942-2019, Lawrence, KS

BORN

1942

DIED

2019

Thomas Edward Obituary

Thomas E Darnell, age 76 of Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully March 28, 2019 with his wife of 52 years by his side in Baldwin, Kansas. Funeral services will be 11AM, Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, KS. Interment will follow services at Highland Cemetery in Minneapolis, KS.

Thomas E. Darnell was born Aug 19th, 1942 the son of Donald Dale Darnell and Clea Audrey Hawkins (Hamilton) in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Minneapolis High School and went on to get a BS in Architecture from Kansas State University in 1968. He married Doris Lee (Auld) Darnell on New Year's Eve Dec 31st, 1966 in Manhattan, KS. She survives at home. Tom started his career with the City of Salina as Director of Planning from 1969-1972, worked as an Architect for Bucher & Willis from 1972-1974, then went on to be a serial entrepreneur. He started DCI Development Consultants Inc. in 1974 building elderly housing all over the state of Kansas. He started Data Anilas LLC. in 1979 developing network computers and software for schools. He went on to start NANO Nitrous in 2007 selling products into the performance racing industry. He loved his family, loved his work, and he loved to fly airplanes.

Tom is survived by his wife, Doris Lee Darnell (Auld); son, Thomas Andrew Darnell (m. Katie Fender), and daughter, Christina Renee Carter (Darnell) (m. Robert Carter). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Erin M. Darnell (m. Joshua Cook), Kylie S. Carter, Kele A. Carter, Audrey K. Darnell, Allana L. Darnell, and Olivia A. Darnell and two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Athena MacKenzie. His three younger half-sisters: Peggy A. Murphy (Darnell), Pam Baker-Sear (Darnell), andMary Graner (Darnell). He was preceded in death by both of his parents, and oldest sister, Sherryl S.Kindall (Darnell).

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. 9, 2019.
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I was so sorry to hear about Tom. I really enjoyed my time with Data Anilas working for Tom. My condolences to Doris and her family.

Barbara Neff

April 12, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. We had plan to attend the service in the morning, but John was asked to work tomorrow as he was leaving this evening . He had asked a couple of days ago if he was and was told no. So guess things changed. Our love to all Sharon and John

Sharon Strain

April 12, 2019

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family during these difficult time. May he continue to give support and loving kindness to all. 1 Cor 1:3&4

Barbara Sutton

April 11, 2019

We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts are prayers are with you at this hard time.

Rodger Henry

April 10, 2019

Tom was such a wonderful man. I miss him so much already. I thoroughly enjoyed coming to work and talking with him each day.

Sariah Judy

April 9, 2019

It was with great sadness that I learned of Thomas' death. He always welcomed me into his home with such warmth and was a delight to chat with. I hope that you can find comfort in the many special memories that you shared and in the love and concern of friends and family. May the Lord bless and keep you all.
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April 9, 2019

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