Aug. 28, 1954 – Sept. 25, 2018
Kenneth Michael Darger, 64, passed away Sept. 25, 2018. He was born Aug. 28, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to David Darger and Celeste Robertson Darger. He married Margaret M. Barney on March 15, 1975, at Little Silver Bells in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kenneth lived in Salt Lake City until he was 10 when his family moved to Colorado City, Arizona, until he was 20. He met and married Margaret Barney and they moved to Kanab, Utah, for 11 years. They then finally moved to St. George, Utah, where they lived for 35-plus years.
Kenneth did drywall from the age of 16 until the day of his diagnosis. He was a true artist at his trade. His work ethics were impeccable.
His passions were his family, grandkids, gardening, golfing and cooking. Kenneth had respect for life – he wouldn’t kill even a bug, unless it was in his house.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Darger; son, Shane Darger (Patty); daughter, Kammi Vega (Kam McCallson); grandkids, Santiago, Jessica, Bladen, Nathan, Samantha, Jordan; and numerous brothers and sisters spread throughout Utah.
Funeral services
- Funeral services will be Sunday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m., at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George.
- There will be a visitation Saturday, Sept. 29, from 4-6 p.m., and Sunday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m., both held at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist with final expenses for Kenneth Darger. You may send them to Kenneth Darger c/o Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT 84770.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.
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