Passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2003 from respiratory failure due to her fight with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Darlene died peacefully with her partner and family members by her side at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, California.

Darlene was born on February 13, 1947 in Oakland and had resided in Castro Valley. Darlene taught elementary school for 33 years and was recently teaching at Frederiksen Elementary School in Dublin.

Darlene loved to read, spend quiet times at home, and take care of her friends and family. Darlene always gave so much and deanded so little. She also enjoyed trips to Disneyland, Hawaii, Walt Disney World and Cruising with Olivia, Cruises and Resorts.

Darlene is survived by her loving partner and soul mate, Colleen Pun, of 9 years, her mother, Sadie Dare, brother, Byron Dare, loving sisters, Orchid Jow and Gwen Leong. Sisters-in-law, Dora Dare and Myna Dare. Darelene was a wonderful aunt to her seven nieces and nephews, Lisa Dare, Denis Jow, Jeffrey Leong, Garret Jow, Carlin Dare, Kristin Dare and Tiffany Dare. Father, Benjamin S. Dare, brother, Benny Dare, brothers-in-law, Gareth Jow and Alden Leong preceded Darlene in death.

Family, friends and students are all welcome to attend her "Celebration of Life" gathering taking place on Thursday, February 13, 2003 between 5:00 p.lm. - 8:00 p.m. at The Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, in the hall, 1700 School Street, Moraga, CA 94556-1121, off Moraga Wa. Sharing of how Dar's life touched so many of us will start between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Plenty of food and drinks will be available, along with Birthday cake.

Darlene's final resting place is at the Chapel of the Chimes Meorial Park - Circle of Peace Mausoleum, 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544. Darlene is in a glass enclosed niche and her inurnment took place on January 30, 2003.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in the memory of Darlene R. Dare to the Asian American Donor Program, 7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 265, Oakland, CA 94621. 1-800-59-DONOR www.aapd.org. Even to this day, a donor match was never found or Darlene.

Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park And Funeral Home Hayward, CA 510-471-3363 "Service of Marked Distinction" www.chapelofthechimes.com