Daryl W. Streiff died in his Pagosa Springs home Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He and his family appreciated the compassionate care they have received from Hospice of Mercy. Daryl was born Feb. 11, 1943, in Kansas City, Mo., to the Reverend Lawrence H. Streiff and Mrs. Blanche Murdock Streiff. He attended high school in Richmond, Mo., and graduated with a degree in Engineering Geology from San Diego State University. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965 as a communications specialist. He was employed by URS as a geologist specializing in the construction of dams and tunnels. Daryl married Karen Wright in 1990 and they lived in California and Australia before semi-retiring and moving to Pagosa Springs in 1999. He was active in the Community United Methodist Church of Pagosa Springs, Habitat for Humanity, Four Corners Emmaus Community, Promise Keepers, CUMC Thrift Shop, CUMC Board of Trustees, and Medical International. He was a member of the Geological Society of America, San Diego State University Geology Alumni Association, and the San Diego Association of Geologists. Daryl was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Karen of the home; brother and sister-in-law Larry and Annalou Streiff of Belton, Mo.; stepsons Jon Keller and Cameron Keller of Kansas City, Mo.; niece Christine Johns of Lees Summit, Mo.; and nephew Ben Streiff of Belton, Mo. Daryl loved God, his church, family, geology, home, travel, fishing, NASCAR racing, skiing, hiking, Colorado, helping others, and snoozing with puppy dog Sunny on his lap. He will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and the community. A memorial service in celebration of Daryl's life will be held Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. in Community United Methodist Church of Pagosa Springs, 434 Lewis St., 264-5508. Memorial donations may be made to the Community United Methodist Church parking lot fund.