Darlene Kittilson Eldredge 1931 - 2021

Darlene Kittilson Eldredge, 89, left this earthly realm on Feb.16, 2021, after a 20 year battle with COPD. Though Darlene’s health was failing for years, few people knew the extent to which she struggled. Her indomitable spirit and quick wit kept her pushing through the hard days.

Darlene was born in July of 1931 to Elva Bland Caldwell and Edwin Caldwell in Wenatchee, Wash. She had two sisters born before her; Elva and Anna. Caldwell sisters grew up near Leavenworth, Wash. with their parents running Camas Land Dairy.

She lived in Dryden, Peshastin, and Republic, before graduating from Coulee D...