A month ago, we noted the passing of Darby Bukowski-Byam and community support for her newborn son and husband. Now her Celebration of Life is set, and her family has sent that announcement along with her full remembrance:
Darby Mitchell Bukowski-Byam, our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 22, during childbirth in Seattle. She was 34 years old. Her beautiful baby boy Wyatt is stable and now at home in West Seattle with Darby’s husband Jackson.
Darby grew up in Northern California in the town of Boulder Creek with her parents Denise and Deryk, together with her sister Tiffany and brother Josh. She attended San Lorenzo Valley High School, where she excelled in athletics – tennis, golf, soccer, and softball. Darby graduated with academic honors while being President of her Senior Class. She was a candy striper for Good Samaritan Hospital, saxophone player, and surfer. Darby’s incredible warmth, openness, and empathy allowed her to make lasting friendships wherever she went…