Darlene L. Salmen 1952-2012

SALMEN SULLIVAN PYLE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/23/2012 at 17:38:28

Sioux City Journal
March 27, 2012

SIOUX CITY -- Darlene L. Salmen, 59, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family following a courageous 14-year battle with cancer.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City, with the Rev. Gary Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Condolences may be sent online to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Darlene was born on June 28, 1952, in Sioux City, the daughter of Donald and Irene (Sullivan) Pyle. She graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1970 and Western Iowa Tech Community College in 1982 with a degree in medical administration.

Darlene married James L. Salmen at St. Boniface Catholic Church on June 19, 1971. She worked for St. Joseph Hospital, and then Prairie Pediatrics and the Adolescent Clinic P.C., acting as office manager for the past 30 years.

Darlene was very active in the community and involved in many organizations, including the Iowa Medical Group Management Association, Siouxland Medical Group Management Assoc., Wellmark Practice Management Advisory Council, Ronald McDonald House board of directors, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, Siouxland Humane Society, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1973 Auxiliary.

Darlene devoted her life to her husband, family, friends, and career. A simple paragraph cannot epitomize Darlene's life work. She enjoyed the little things in life, a grandchild's ballgame, a family meal, family vacations at the cabin, and celebrating holidays. Darlene's love for life shone and continues to shine through so many.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Salmen of Sioux City; son, Jeff and wife, Hallie Salmen and their children, Emily, Grace, and Jacob of Jackson, Neb.; a daughter, Jennifer and husband, Darren Hunt and their children, Connor and Addison of Omaha; her mother, Irene Pyle of Sioux City; five brothers and sisters, David Pyle and his wife, Sheryl of Jefferson, S.D., Donna Uhl and her husband, Steve of Sioux City, Dennis Pyle of Sioux City, Theresa Butrous and her husband, Rick of Platte City, Mo., and Lisa Tritz and her husband, John of Sioux City

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Pyle; nephew, Gary Pyle; father-in-law, Chester; and mother-in-law, Iola Salmen.

Pallbearers will be Dan Kirwan, Kevin Kirwan, Tim Salmen, Doug Salmen, Kirk Pyle, and Nick Butrous.