Darrell Lee Braden died peacefully April 6, 2023, after a courageous fight with cancer in St. Francis, Kansas.
Kenneth and Wanda Braden celebrated Darrell's birth in 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona.
While living in Phoenix, Darrell began his passion for playing baseball from the time he was 5 years old.
Later in life, he would coach his son Dallas Braden, who went on to pitch for the Oakland As.
The family moved to Show Low where Darrell attended both grade school and high school.
After school Darrell was a bar room boxer, bull rider and loved to ride motorcycles.
He moved to Stockton, California, where he bought his first Harley and riding became his passion.
Darrell had several occupations and excelled in all of them. He was a Jack of all trades.
Darrell was an active member in AA. He had just received his medallion for celebrating 36 years of sobriety.
He became a sponsor to many, this was a group that became a family to him. He was highly thought of by this family and will be dearly missed.
Darrell moved to Bird City, Kansas, to pursue a life with his girlfriend Robin and get out of the rat race of big city life.
Darrell lived life his way and made many friends and acquaintances along the way. Knowing Darrell made you a better person. He was a giving and understanding individual. The loss of Darrell will leave a huge void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Darrell was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Braden Russeli, Stanley Russell and mother Wanda Exum.
Darrell was survived by girlfriend Robin Kauakahi, sons Dennis and Dallas, father Kenneth Braden (Judy) brother Cody Braden (Jeannie) sister Vicci Giger (Jim) brother Sam Russell (Tammy) sister Dani Jo Clegg (William) brother Carl Russell (Lori) brother Rod Russell and cousins, nieces and nephews. Darrell's longtime confident and friend Margo Lucero.
Darrell Braden's funeral service is set for Saturday, April 15, at 1:00 p.m. in Bird City at the Wesleyan Community church, located on West Hwy 36.