At the age of 17, Durell married the love of his life Patricia Cobble, together they shared three children: Jim, Mark and Michelle. At age 18, he later joined the Air Force Reserves.
Durell was an Auto Body Man for many years and retired from Boeing in 2005.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles, building cars and spending time with grandkids. He was a faithful member of his church, Southwest Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Patricia; and one sister, Jody.
Survivors include three children: Jim Slane, Mark (Juvetta) Slane, Michelle (Shelby) Wilcox; four grandkids: Tharen, Devin, Spencer, Hailie; and seven great-grandkids: Jacob, Abigale, Harper, Azariah, Thomas, McKenzie, and Liam.
A memorial service will be held on Friday July 14, 2023, at 3PM with a burial to follow both at Resthaven Mortuary and Gardens of Memory, 11800 W. Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas 67209.
Memorial contributions can be made to: The Union Rescue Mission, 2800 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the Slane family.
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