Donald Darwin Pasco

Donald Darwin (Darby) Pasco, 89, of Thompson, ND, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Parkwood Place of Grand Forks, ND. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Holmes United Methodist Church of Reynolds, ND. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm with a 7:00 pm Prayer Service on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks, ND.Burial will be at Thompson Cemetery in Thompson, ND. Darwin was born on December 1, 1927 to Don and Clara (Obermeyer) Pasco in McPherson County, SD. In 1934, Darwin moved with his family to the Thompson, ND area where he became a life-long resident. When he was not attending school, Darwin could be found hunting, trapping and working around the farm. After graduating from Thompson High School, Darwin spent his life working on the family farm from which he retired in the 1990s. In his later years, Darwin spent time fishing, chauffeuring his great niece’s around and attending their sporting events. He was a long time member of the Thompson (Holmes) United Methodist Church and the Thompson Cemetery Board. Darwin is survived by his sister Faye Winters, several nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Gwen Warnke; two brother-in-laws: Duane Winters and Bennie Warnke; and two nieces: Susan Tveten and Bonnie Aarhus. Darwin is remembered for his love of family and friends. He will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.