Darrell George Panike

Bristol - Darrell George Panike, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after a medical procedure. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia Maracle; six children, Jacqueline (John) Engle, Daniel Panike, Cole (Katherine) Panike, Kara (Jerid) Bauscher, Carson (Levi) Heward, and Cleve Panike; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Chris (Linda) Panike and Brad (Rita) Panike; sister-in-law, Connie Panike; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Ernest Panike (infant) and Greg Panike.

Darrell was born in Weiser, Idaho, to William and Fern (Johnson) Panike. He lived and worked on the family farm, started by his ancestors on the Oregon Slope across the Snake River from Weiser.

Darrell was a loyal Patriot and had much love for his country. He also loved anything to do with flying, was a private pilot earlier in his life, and held an aircraft mechanic’s license.

He was a multi-talented, big -hearted man who could build, fix, run, or drive just about anything. He built his own home in Bristol, New York in 1988. Darrell was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canandaigua.

Darrell dearly loved hunting and being in the mountainous back country in Idaho. He lived in Alaska before moving to New York in 1984, where he and Cindy raised their children. Although he lived in NY, he considered himself an Idahoan. He and his benevolent spirit will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.

Darrell's memorial service will start at 12:30 pm on May 30, 2026 at the Thomason Funeral Home, 221 E Court St, Weiser, ID 83672. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser, ID, immediately following the service.