Danny James “Uncle Dee” Durham, 53, of Salem, died Monday, September 14, 2020 at home.
Danny was born October 3, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri to James and Brinda (Jennings) Durham. He was raised in Yakima, Washington and spent a couple years as a teenager living on his uncle’s farm in Oklahoma. As an adult, he moved to Western Washington, and resided for many years in Tacoma while raising his family.
Danny was well known for his sense of humor, and would have everyone laughing no matter the occasion. He enjoyed playing music, drawing, and collecting knives, watches and other items.
He is survived by his mother, Brinda Wood of Vancouver, WA; three sons, Derek Durham of Tacoma, WA, Bryant Rach of Federal Way, WA, and Trent Bacon of Maple Valley, WA; one daughter, Dani Durham of Federal Way, WA; a sister, Angela Lara of Salem, OR; two nephews, Daniel Wood of Vancouver, WA and Cameron Lara of Chicago, IL; and many cousins from both sides of his family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Durham, and his sister, Shamaria Durham.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Vancouver, WA. For more information about the memorial gathering, please call 360-578-6282.
Memorial Gathering
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Vancouver, WA
I love my dad so much. God is Holy.
Oh Dan, you are missed already. I love you so so much. We have been bestest friends, seems like centuries. Our lives were filled with friends, music, love and family! We definitely shared the best times in our circle of friends and even after the circle of friends grew smaller, BFF.
Love you always & forever Big Dan XOXO
gonna miss ya great memories made growin up in yakivegas give jas oz and adam a hug for me the boys are back together again
Whent to jr high with Danny he was a funny guy friend to all you will be missed brother .rest in peace see you on the other side.
Brinda I’m so very sorry for your loss, my condolences and prayers to you & your family.
Brinda,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.❤️
RIP Danny
Dude, you were my first and oldest friend. So many things we shared growing up. Love of music, scouts, school. There isn’t a childhood memory I don’t have that you weren’t a part of. I loved you man, and you are going to be missed.