Loyd Marian Darner, a 65-year resident of California and 35-year resident of Yucca Valley, California died at home February 23, 2010. He was 93 years old. The son of Charles Marian Darner and Hulda Dumke, he was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 12, 1916. He was married to Louise S. Darner for 65 years. Mr. Darner was an associate engineer in the aeronotics industry for 29 years. Proir to this he served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, during World War II, as a part of the 394th Bomb Group. He was an avid rock collector and a skilled craftsman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife who passed away in 2005. Mr. Darner is survived by his sister, Shirley Hilderbrand of Carson City, Nevada; brother Robert Darner of Gilman, Iowa; and nephew Steve Hilderbrand of Laguna Nigel, California. A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church in Yucca Valley, California. It will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. His final resting place will be Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.