Darrell Clayton Hall, 80

Darrell Clayton Hall passed away peacefully in his home Sunday night, July 24, 2022.

Darrell was born Jan. 16, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Elaine and Clayton Hall. He was one of seven children. They lived and worked on a small farm in McCammon, Idaho. His childhood was spent on his family's farm, where he developed a great love for the outdoors, carpentry and horses.

Darrell and his first wife, Marilyn Pincock Hall (Turner) moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to raise their family. Together, they had four children — Rick, Sherry, Darla and Reed. Darrell joined the Kootenai County Fire Department in 1966 and worked hard as a firefighter and Fire Captain for more than 20 years.

Darrell married his second wife, Bonnie Sanders Hall, in 1975. They spent 10 years together.

He also had a horse-drawn carriage business at The Coeur d'Alene Resort on Lake Coeur d'Alene with his beautiful Arabian stallion, Antaris. He and Antaris were sought after by many for their special occasions including weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries. Over the years, he raised and trained many beautiful horses. Darrell was very gifted with woodworking and loved to make cabinetry and furniture.

Darrell met the love of his life, Connie Stewart Hall and they were married on Sept. 14, 1991. Together, they built a wonderful life and spent the last 30 years at their farm in Hayden, Idaho.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Connie Hall; children Rick (Lynette) Hall, Sherry (Dennis) Downer, Darla (Robert) Cox and Reed (Lisa) Hall; siblings Eldon (Mary) Hall, Denny (Kathy) Hall, Arlin (Rose) Hall and Sharon Hall; 18 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his sister, Arlene Hall Boudreau and his brother, Larry Hall.

A viewing will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, with a funeral service starting at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 477 E. Honeysuckle Ave., Hayden, ID 83835. A dedication of the grave will be held at noon at Rimrock Cemetery, 2573 E. Hudlow Road, Hayden.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Hayden Humane Society or Kootenai County Fire Department.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with your love and condolences.