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Obituary: Dalton James Derby

Posted at 2:49 PM, Aug 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-17 16:59:26-04

Dalton James Derby died in Great Falls at the age of 21 on August 10, 2020. He was also known as Dalt, Son, Boubie, Dalty, Daddy, Dolphin, Uncle, Babe and last but not least, Winston.

He was born at a whopping 7 lbs 5oz., born Sept 30, 1998 at Sonoma Valley Hospital, to Vanessa and Chris Derby. At 6 years old we moved from Sonoma, CA to Great Falls, MT where he spent most of his days Chillin out, Relaxing, Acting all cool, playing some baseball outside of the school when he met a couple of kids from the neighborhood and started his life.

He met the love of his life Leah Romero. I’ve never seen two young people more in love than them. Soon after they blessed the world with two beautiful babies Amora and Kason Derby. Dalton Graduated High school in June of 2016. Dalton was employed at Ashley Home Store here in Great Falls MT, where he thrived as a product specialist.

He leaves behind the love of his life and best friend, Leah Romero; his daughter, Amora Pearl Derby; his son, Kason Christopher Derby; his parents, Chris and Vanessa Derby, and so many more friends and family.

To read the complete obituary and share condolences, visit the Croxford Funeral Home website.