Darlene Ann Wolf, age 82, died peacefully at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa, Arizona on January 19, 2024. Darlene was born on December 2, 1941 in Dickinson, North Dakota, and was the daughter of Charles and Jennie (Semerad) Pavlish. Darlene was the oldest of 3 children. She grew up in Dickinson, North Dakota and graduated high school in 1960 in South Heart, North Dakota. Darlene met the love of her life Mike Wolf at a dance in Bismarck in 1960. They were married on September 29, 1962, and celebrated 59 wonderful years with Mike.
Darlene worked different jobs in her early years until finding her career at the Children's Village Family Service Center in Fargo, North Dakota and retiring in 2004. During her early retirement years, Darlene had many hobbies and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. They lived in Dickinson, ND, Seattle, WA, Fargo, ND and made their retirement home in Mesa, Arizona in 2005.
Darlene was very active with the Knights of Columbus (K of C) and supported Mike as he was a 4th Degree Knight. Darlene loved to polka with Mike and could be seen spinning around the dance floor at many dances she attended. She loved to visit with family and friends and anyone who gave her a listening ear and would talk for minutes which led into hours. She enjoyed going to many Fargo Redhawks baseball games while living in Fargo and was a host family to many baseball players.
Darlene leaves behind her son, Kevin Wolf (Lisa) Phoenix, Arizona, Chad Nelson son-in law, Fargo, North Dakota, grandchildren: Amy Guzman, Brad Moderow, Braxton Wolf, Jakob Wolf, Hailey Wolf and Emily Nelson, great grandchildren: Abby, Alex and Allie Guzman, sister, Karla Kieser, brother Larry (Sandy) Pavlish, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Darlene is preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Jennie Pavlish, stepfather Matt Herberholz, husband Mike Wolf, daughter Marchell Moderow, son in-law Steve Moderow, brother in-law Bob Kieser, granddaughter, Ashley Moderow, niece Stephanie Hayes and nephew Ryan Pavlish.
Darlene had a huge heart and would make sure no one would go away with an empty stomach, and she had a smile that no one will forget. Darlene will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
“May your angels fly with you wherever you roam, and guide you back safely to family and home” - Mary Jac
Funeral arrangements by Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, Mesa, Arizona.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Viewpoint Golf Resort in the Multi-Purpose room at North Point on Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 in Mesa, Arizona.
Church Services will be held in Fargo, ND, with a burial at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND at a later date.
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