Darla Sue Schumann

It is with a profound sense of loss and a heartfelt celebration of life that we announce the passing of our beloved Darla Sue Schumann on April 6, 2026. Darla departed this world peacefully in Tuscan, Arizona, at the age of 83. Her journey began on November 4, 1942, in the quaint town of Cone, Texas, where she was born to the late William Wilbur and Jessie Mae Thomas. Throughout her life, Darla was a beacon of love and joy, whose warmth and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her. She was predeceased by her cherished parents and her beloved husband, William Schumann, with whom she shared many years of happiness and companionship. Darla leaves behind a legacy of love that continues through her surviving children: Jeffery Todd and Debbie Bolin, Thomas and Jacqueline Bolin, Guss and Tawnya Towle, William Tracy and Patricia Bolin, Jerry and Billie Sue Gross, Sheila and Lesley Thorne, Nick Lohr, Marji Irish, and Tisha Schumann. Her nurturing spirit and unwavering support were a guiding light to her family, who honor her memory with gratitude and love. She was a proud grandmother to Mike and Kristyl, Jeffrey and Alicia, Christopher, Andrew and Michelle, Cody and Mary, Bud and Tiffany, Jason, Cody and Brooke, Bernadine (Suzie), Tyler and Tiffany, Jessie, Tyler and Cheyenne, Kaitlyn and Eric, Dakota, and Evan. Her great-grandchildren Zach, Madison, Brooklyn, Esther, Hannah, Miriam, Akai, Bristol, Indie, Meyer, Miller, Cooper, Clayton, Addison, Stetson, Laramie, Parker and Lindsay, Clay, Eli, and Zander were the jewels of her heart, and she found immense joy in watching them grow. Darla's life was a testament to the power of kindness and the importance of family. Her spirit was a source of inspiration, and her legacy is one of endless love and unwavering strength. She was a woman of grace and dignity, whose gentle presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A service to honor and celebrate Darla's remarkable life will be held on July 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita, Colorado. Family and friends are invited to join in remembering a life well-lived and to offer their farewells to a woman whose love and kindness will echo in their hearts forever. In remembrance of Darla Sue Schumann, let us carry forward her legacy of love and joy, cherishing the moments we shared with her and finding comfort in the beautiful memories she left behind. Her spirit will live on in those who were fortunate enough to be touched by her life.