Former Kenai Alaska resident and local resident of Logan, Varble Ralph "Ted" Darrow 67, passed away of an aneurysm May 11, 2005. The second of four children, Mr. Darrow was born in Wenatchee, Washington on October 19, 1937 to Cleal and Ethel Petersen Darrow.

Mr Darrow was raised in eastern Oregon and married Helen Crowl on August 13, 1966. Mr. Darrow moved his family to Alaska in 1973 and resided in Kenai, Alaska until his retirement. from Unocal Alaska in 1992. In 1993 Mr. and Mrs. Darrow moved to Logan, Utah where he was employed at ICON Health and Fitness until his untimely death.

Mr. Darrow enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren. He always had a "trained" cat by his side.

Mr. Darrow is survived by his wife Helen of 38 years, his children, Cherie and Scott Curry of Kenai, Alaska, John and Monica Darrow of Soldotna, Alaska, David Darrow of Logan Utah, Catherine and Mac Gallegos of Colorado City, Colorado, 11 grandchildren, Alicia (Brewer) and Shawn Maltby of Sebastian Florida, Kamela and Kelsey Brewer and their father Barry Brewer of Kenai, Alaska, Mariah, Jacob and Joshua Darrow of Soldotna Alaska, Zachrey, Hailey and Hope Darrow and their mother Heidi Darrow of Logan, Utah, Lauren Gallegos of Colorado City, Colorado, 1 Great Grandchild, Dylan Maltby of Sebastian, Florida. Mr. Darrow is also survived by his sister, Elaine Wallace of Hermiston, Oregon, brother Vaughan Darrow and several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Cleal and Ethel Darrow and his brother, Dean Darrow.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Allen-Cranney Mortuary Chapel, 420 East 1800 North, North Logan, Utah. A viewing will be on Sunday from 2-4:00 P.M.