Donald Darrow

Donald Darrow, 80, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on September 5, 2026, at his residence.

Donald Lee Darrow, known as Don, was born on April 16, 1946, in Eugene, Oregon, to John H. Darrow and Bessie G. (Wyant) Darrow. He graduated from Baker High School in 1964.

In 1966, Don married Victoria A. Crawford in Weiser, Idaho.

Don worked as a mill worker for Orchard Wood Products for 58 years, advancing from a box boy to a management position before retiring in 2023.

Away from work, Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, four-wheel-drive off-road racing, and spending time with his family. He earned several first-place trophies through his involvement in four-wheel-drive racing.

Don is survived by his wife, Victoria Darrow of Baker City; his son, Michael Darrow of Baker City; his grandchildren, Cassy Darrow and Justin Darrow of Hermiston, Oregon; his sisters, Evelyn Malloy of Salem, Oregon, Sue Bradford of Cascade, Idaho, and Milli Joseph of Baker City; and his brother, Ron Darrow of Boardman, Oregon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie Darrow; his daughter, Kathrine; his son, James; and many beloved pets.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Dementia Society of America.

To learn more about the organizations and to donate online, use the links below.

Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/orswwa

Dementia Society of America: https://www.dementiasociety.org/