Darrel Charles O’Boyle

Darrel Charles O’Boyle, age 43 of Ithaca, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Lansing, Michigan.

Darrel was born June 5, 1978 to Neil and Linda O’Boyle in Alma, Michigan. He married Mary Tissue on April 15, 2000 at the Porter Free Methodist Church in Porter Township, Breckinridge, Michigan.

As a child, Darrel attended the Porter Free Methodist Church. Darrel was also a Boy Scout in his younger days, and earned the highest award of Eagle Scout.  Darrel graduated from Breckenridge High School with the Class of 1997. He earned two associate’s degrees from Delta College - architectural design and electrical engineering. Darrel was employed by Consumer’s Energy for more than 20 years.

Darrel is a member of the Ithaca Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, riding his motorcycle and four wheelers, going on adventures to find waterfalls, and attending church. Most of all, Darrel loved spending time with his friends and his family.

Darrel is survived by his wife Mary; daughters Emily, Anna, and Jennifer; his parents Neil and Linda O’Boyle; sister Stacey (Jeremiah) Buchanan; nephews Noah, Brighton, and Bryce; mother and father-in-law Robin and Linda Tissue; brother and sister-in-law Michael (Mike) and Kimberly (Kim) Tissue; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Charlie and Janet Huyck, and Dayton and Ester O’Boyle.

Funeral services for Darrel will be 1pm Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Ithaca Wesleyan Church. Pastor Doug Strait will officiate and burial will follow at New Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday, October 14 at the Ithaca Wesleyan Church.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[James Buchanan]

Mary our hearts are breaking for you and the Girls. You all have
Been apart of our lives for a very long time. I pray the Lords comfort On entire family. Neil , Linda,Stacey,Jeremiah and the boys Noah,Brighton, Bryce they definitely loved their Uncle Darrell.
May the Lord Bless you in the days and months ahead.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Jason Williams]

Mary, Trisha and I and Jason jr, Jasmine, we are thinking of you and the girls and the entire family. We will remember all the gathering we did as very close friends during the ups and downs. We will be miss a very close friend. We love you guys

[MATTHEW MCKEON]

My deepest sympathies to you all. I have known Darrell for 20 years through work. He would always greet me at meetings and we would always listen. He and I shared a lot of stories of our lives and families.
Our memories of Darrell will always being of fondness.
My prayers go with him and you for your loss.

[Gary and Brenda Boog]

We are rejoicing with Darrel for his new home in heaven,but grieving with his family. Asking Jesus to bring you strength, courage, hope, and comfort beyond anything you have ever known in the coming days. We have wonderful memories of Darrel. We love you all.

[Andrea Hedlund]

Mary and girls,
My deepest condolences to you. I am grateful I had the pleasure of working with Darrel while I worked in the Greenville office. Our office was like family and we always sat together every day and ate lunch and shared stories. He will be sadly missed.

[Shelly Luckett]

Mary, girls, Neil, Linda and family - what a pleasure to have known Darrel. Attending Porter Church, watching him grow, get married and raise a family of his own. Such a good, kind, and compassionate person. He will always be missed. Rejoice that he had Jesus in his life and heart and he is with the Lord.

[Sandra and Clifford Ostrander]

Our hearts share your pain today, and rejoice with the love of God at your side. We know your lose, but can only imagine the pain you feel. You have many memories of precious times, and these will be your strength, hold theme close, keep them clear, and they will bring strength into your lives. Our Lord stands beside you now and will for ever, keep him in your heart next to Darrel. Show your strength, yet do not fear to share your hurt for others hurt too. You will then be the given strength through time to share. You are all in out prayers.

[Tim and DeLena Bushre]

Dear Mary and girls
So sorry for your loss. We send hugs and love to you all. May the comfort of his celebration of his life help erase the pain that you and your children are feeling along with his mom and dad and sister. Just know you are and will remain in our prayers.
Condolences
Tim and DeLena Bushre

[Kelly Gauss]

Mary & Girls - I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks thinking of what you are going through right now. I've had the pleasure of working with Darrel for the past 5 years. I will truly miss working with Darrel and his big heart. You are all in my prayers.

[Michael Gesler]

My heart is heavy, and I grieve with you. I am saddened by Darrel’s passing, and I hurt with the pain of your loss. I pray that God firmly holds you in the comfort of care, and the Spirit intercedes when sighs are too deep for words.

[Anna Nozkowski-Cedar Springs AYSO]

I am so very sorry to hear of Darrel's passing. He was a good man and I always got a kick out of him at the soccer games. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

[Jim and Debbie Burt]

I work with Stacey and I want to let you all know how saddened we are about what has happened. We will continue to pray for you all.

[Rae Gillingham/ Fisher]

Neil and Linda I'm so sorry to hear about Darrels passing. My heart goes out to you and his family. My thought and prayers are with you during this time.

[Bonnie Harden]

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will always remember Darrel as a very caring Co worker and friend. May God Bless you and keep you!

[Lori king]

So very sorry to the whole o’boyle family will miss his friendly face at work he was always willing to help may you Rest In Peace darrel

[Jenny Partlan]

Mary and girls,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Darrel occasionally, mostly during storms and some projects including eagle scout osprey nest platforms. We will miss him at Consumers Energy. May Darrel rest in peace and may you find peace as well.

[Ryan Shaw]

Mary and girls,
Darrel and I shared a cubicle wall for over 17years. He and I worked day in,day out, played cards, went to meetings and training, had countless lunches and laughs together. As I'm sure you know, we had our differences, just like a couple squabbling brothers. But, he was my brother, and I miss him like a brother. My prayers are with you.

[Phil Ziemba]

Mary and girls,
I worked with your dad for many years, he was a great person and a great coworker. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[Steve Heim]

Dear Mary and girls,
I have worked with Darrel for many years at Consumers. I remember him always having a positive attitude and looking at the bright side of any situation. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Andy Snider]

Darrel always put others before himself. He loved his family and cherished his friends. We all learned a little from the way Darrel conducted business and lived his life. I pray that those closest to him have the strength and support needed to get through this difficult time. Darrel will be greatly missed by the CE team. I am honored to have known and worked with Darrel for many years.

[Brenda Phelps]

My condolences to the family during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Darrell when I would occasionally work at the Greenville office and during storm duty. Darryl was always eager to help, always upbeat and easy to work with, he will be greatly missed.

[Tracy Oszust]

I am so sorry your the families loss. I didn't know Darrell very well but whenever he came into the office he was very nice to me. May you all feel find peace and love within one another.

[Mike Bushre]

So sorry to hear of this I have known the o’Boyle family all my life nd also had the pleasure of working with Darrell at consumers when he was in Alma. Kelly and I are sending prayers for the family.

[Amy Smith]

Dear Darrel,
We have had many childhood memories together but my greatest honor was to be in your and Mary’s wedding. Some of the best things about you was how positive and cheerful you always were. Some of my favorite memories are when you, Mary and I found each other at cross country invitationals to cheer for each other, checking on me and my little kids during an ice storm while you were working and welcoming me and my kids into your family to watch a Big Ticket Concert together in Gaylord. You looked out for the people you cared for with open arms and a great sense of humor.
You will be missed by all who are still here and love you.
My deepest condolences for Mary, your sweet girls, Neil & Linda and Stacey and family. If I was there in person I would silently hug you for this is a great loss.