Darren Albert Toland was born April 13, 1970 in Eureka to Mrs. & Mr. Albert Boyd Toland.

While in his youth, Darren found a passion for race cars that followed him all the days of his life. Working on the winning #17 Car for Randy Olson helped get him through his formative years. Whether being a Crew Chief or crew member, he was just talking to it!

Darren graduated Eureka High School, class of 1988, where he then began his career with Ultrapower for several years. Darren would finish his career with the Humboldt Community Services District, HCSD, as the maintenance supervisor, a job he carried for 22 years. He took pride in meeting HCSD’s high water/sewer demands, mentoring his successors with determined leadership, extensive knowledge, and guidance as only he could.

In 1998, Darren & Michelle (Frank) Livingston lovingly welcomed son Hunter Boyd Toland (Samantha Marsh). Darren was so proud to share baseball days, fishing holes, and Toland family traditions with his son. The memories of raveling down caves, flying to see their Cowboys play in AT&T stadium, just sharing life together, was his greatest accomplishments!

In 2004, Darren was blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Ms. Kadence Renee Toland (Jordan Krupa). Darren was thrilled to share his passion for race cars with his daughter, creating the 2T & Brother racing team. They started with a bandalero, racing several bomber seasons, ending with a pro-sportsman exceptional 2025 racing season! Kadence finished 3rd in points this season. Crew Chief fulfilled his ultimate goals!

Darren was full of pride and joy for his two strong Toland children. Leaving Hunter and Kadence with his strength and resilience, teaching them to be fiercely loyal while standing on their own; a legacy to be honored.

Darren joined his local Elks Lodge in 2021, where he would meet his future wife, Angela. While their time was shorter than anticipated, it was full of laughter, tears, an unconditional love profoundly felt by all from their instant connection. September 11, 2025 saw that love cemented for eternity, when Darren made a proper lady out of Mrs. Angela Marie Toland (Shawn & Kirsten). This is fortuitous, that means lucky. Yeah, I know what it means.

Brother Toland was a Mason with the Humboldt Masonic Lodge No. 79, a full Masonic burial will be held in his honor. He took comfort in knowing his brotherhood stood behind him so diligently.

Darren became a follower of Jesus Christ later in his life, a faith that carried him through the darkest moments. He was welcomed into heaven by his father Albert and best Pup Ditto, on October 6, 2025. A wonderful husband, a passionate father, a fierce friend, and a loyal competitor. He will truly be missed. 

A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, November 22, 2025, 3 p.m., Eureka Elks Lodge, Herrick Ave. A Masonic burial will precede at the Humboldt Masonic Lodge No. 79., 1 pm. 

Darren was steadfast down to his ultimate end, may we all be like Tall Tree Toland. ‘Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, of faith unfeigned’. 1st Timothy 1:5

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