DARLING, James Alan "Dar" 1958-2000

DARLING, VICKERY, PAULSON, BEHRENT, DIAS

Posted By: Errin Wilker
Date: 7/25/2015 at 16:33:41

NEW ALBIN MAN KILLED ON CYCLE

James Alan Darling, New Albin, was killed June 7, sometime after midnight, due to injuries incurred while operating a motorcycle 1.2 miles west of Hwy. 26 near New Albin.

Injured was Darling’s passenger, Janet Dias, New Albin. The woman was transported to La Crosse Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WI, and initially filed in critical condition with multiple internal injuries. According to a June 13 conversation with hospital emergency staff, Dias currently remains in serious condition.

Iowa State Patrol press release indicates Darling to have been south bound on county road A11 when the accident occurred, placing he and Dias into the west ditch. The accident victims were discovered by a passerby shortly after 7 a.m. Darling was pronounced fatal at the scene.

Responding to the call was the New Albin Police Department, Waukon Sheriff Department, three Iowa State Patrol vehicles, New Albin Rescue and Med Link of La Crosse.

Reports indicate Darling to have been operating a 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Helmets and/or other safety equipment was not used by either party.

Source: Waukon Standard, Waukon, IA, 13 June 2000.

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James Alan "Dar" Darling, 42, New Albin, went to meek his maker following a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, June 7, 2000.

James was born on January 3, 1958, to Gerald "Jug" and Karen (Vickery) Darling. A lifelong resident of New Albin, he attended schools in both New Albin and Lansing, graduating from Kee High School in 1976.

Dar was united in marriage to Diane Paulson on May 14, 1997. They were later divorced. He was employed for the past 13 years at Eitzen Manufacturing in Eitzen, MN.

He was actively involved in the Mississippi Valley Sportsman's Club, Night Crawlers Forever, and an avid Bobby Labonte fan. Dar was well-known throughout the area and was happiest when he was on his motorcycle, fishing, or playing horseshoes and darts. A friend to all, Dar will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dar is survived by his parents, Jug and Karen Darling of New Albin; 4 brothers and 1 sister, Todd (Jo) Darling of Webster City, IA; Tony (Lori) Darling of New Albin; Tori (Keith) Behrent of Welcome, NC; Shane (Karin) Darling of Eitzen, MN; and Tim (Kris) Darling of Onalaska, WI; 6 nephews; 4 nieces; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; an uncle, Rick Darling; and a niece, Breanne Darling.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 9, 2000, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Albin, with Fr. Frank Charipar officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Pall bearers were Todd, Tony, Shane and Tim Darling, Tori Behrent, and Sue Thiele.

Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Allamakee Journal, Lansing, IA, June 2000.