Avis J. Darst, Age 84, of Hackettstown, went to heaven on April 23 after a long and brave battle against cancer.
Avis was born in Webster, Kentucky. Avis is preceded in death by her first spouse, Harold Darst (deceased 2013) of Hackettstown, and second spouse, Walter Stuber (deceased 2021) of Hackettstown.
Avis grew up under childhood hardships to emerge a successful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. As a wife she cared for her husbands. As a mother she made the best food, made sure each Christmas season was fun, loved her desserts, made an awesome chocolate cake, enjoyed many outings to Mets games with her sons, trips to the beach, picnics at the park, and many more activities that provide long-lasting memories.
Avis was an avid reader. It was common for dozens of books to be on reserve at the local library with many more after that soon to be read. She was a competitive Contract Bridge player, loved crossword puzzles, was very sharp on all life’s details up until the peaceful end of her long life.
In her career as a bookkeeper for a large automotive dealership, she kept impeccable records, managed her department effectively, and was well-respected.
She is survived by sons Steve Darst of Apex, North Carolina, Larry Darst of Hackettstown, his wife June, and 6 grandchildren, Alex, Brittany, Kevin, Daniel, Sean and Faith.
Funeral services will be held at the Hackettstown Union Cemetery on April 27, 2022, at 1:00 pm. She will be interred next to Harold J. Darst.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, NJ Affiliate Memorials Program, 2550 Route 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1939
American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit www.cochranfuneral.com
4 Condolences for Avis June Darst
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Paul & Robin Wallace says
April 27, 2022 at 9:22 pmDear Steve & Larry
My Wife Robin & I are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, and though in Christ we know full well She is Home at HIS side with Your Dad, still the sting of separation is real.
May GOD comfort You, through Christ our LORD
Paul & Robin Wallace
Liz Iacampo says
April 28, 2022 at 9:34 amI am so very sorry to read of the passing of your beloved mother. May wonderful memories of her comfort you.
Deb Fiscus says
May 1, 2022 at 3:00 amDear Steve and Larry
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I liked her very much and was thankful for the time my father had with her.
gralion torile says
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