Monday, Apr 30, 2007
Darrell Martin, the park’s assistant chief of interpretation and American Indian liaison with the Lewis and Clark Trail National Historic Trail and Corps of Discovery II, died unexpectedly at his home early on the morning of Thursday, April 26th. Darrell was 41 years old. He began working for the National Park Service in November of 2004 with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. He moved to Mount Rushmore approximately two years ago, where he remained active with Lewis and Clark and with the park’s interpretation program. Prior to working for the National Park Service, Darrell served as the chairman for the Gros Ventre Tribe of Montana. His wife, Zane, and adult children survive him. He was full of life, full of energy, and touched everyone he met in a very positive way. Darrell was extremely proud to serve as a National Park Service ranger and to be part of the NPS family. Funeral services have been set for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2nd, at the St. Paul Mission in Hays, Montana. Burial will follow next to his father on his home ranch in Montana. Darrell will go to his rest in a National Park Service uniform. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4th, in the amphitheater at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Notes of support may be sent to Darrell’s wife, Zane Martin, at 165 Swiss Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702.
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