Robert Darrel Ice Memorial services was held on Saturday July 14, 2007 at 10:30 AM at the Holly United Methodist Church for Darrel Ice. Full Military honors by Fort Carson Honor Guard, was held at the Holly Cemetery following Darrel's memorial service.
 Darrel Ice was born June 27, 1924 in Denver, Colorado to Thomas A. and Ila B. (Massey) Ice. Darrel passed away on July 3, 2007 at his home in Holly, CO with his family by his side. He attended school in Wiley Colorado and graduated in 1942. He began his service with his country on November 25, 1942 when he enlisted with the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific on the Submarine Bream. Darrel was depth charged March 15, 1945 for eight hours. Then he was discharged on January 16, 1946. He was out until December 1947, when he reenlisted into the Navy. While  he was at home he worked at various jobs, including the Denver Alfalfa Milling and Products Company. After reenlisting he served on oil tanker USS Platte until returning to the submarine service.
He served on the Bumper, Bang, Dace, and Rasher Carbonero. Darrel was selected for Navy’s Nuclear Power School in 1955. Upon completion of training he was assigned to the USS Swordfish (SSN-579) and served on it until 1961, when he returned to Idaho for shore duty at the nuclear school. 
He then transferred to USS plunger in 1963 he served aboard her until retirement from the US Navy on January 10, 1964. Retired as EMCM (E-9) Navy’s highest enlisted rate.
Darrel moved to Holly after retiring from the Navy and worked for Gerald Golden and the Holly School District, before going to work at Ft. Lyon’s VA Medical Center in May 1967. He worked as an electrician. He then retired from Federal Civil Service in 1985.
Darrel is a life member of VFW post 4281, 44 year member of Fleet Reserve Association, a member of Mile High Branch, member of the Upper Arkansas Military Retiree Council, and a member of the USS Bang “Gang” 
Darrel is survived by his wife, Nolamae of the family home, sons, Blaine Ice of Holly, Kim and Tammie Ice of Rhinelander, WI, a daughter Sherrill Ice of Lakewood, CO, grandson, Logan Ice, granddaughter, Megan and Ryan Rossing, step grandson, Cody, step granddaughter, Jordan all of Rhinelander, WI. He is also survived by four brothers, Roger and Roberta Ice of Rye, CO, Cordell and Wilma Ice of Pueblo, CO, Ronald and Gayle Ice of Alcalde, NM, Thomas and Thelma Ice, Jr. of Thornton, and a sister, Jerrie Merrifield of Tucson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. and Ila B. (Massey) Ice and his sister, Leila Gleaves.  Memorial contributions may be made to Lamar Area Hospice Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association, direct at 3300 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, Arizona 85718-3299 or the Holly Ambulance, direct or in care of the funeral home office. Online Condolences | | I know there are no words that can lessen your loss. In all the years of friendship, I have only heard each of you speak of Darrel with love and admiration, both of his good qualities and those that occasionally drove you crazy. Those feelings and the sorrow of all his loved ones over this lose are the finest tributes any of us can hope to have. With each day, I pray the joys of your life with Darrel bring you comfort. I will keep you and Darrel in my prayers and hold you dear in my thoughts, Jerri Tharp | Blaine and Family, Our Condolences to you and your family. Our prayers will be lifted up to the Father so that he will give you comfort at this time of your loss. Blaine,I really enjoyed talking with your dad that one day when I came by for a visit. I will always remember it.God Bless You and your family. Tom, Nikki, and Tommy Hamilton |
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