Darren Scott Annear
April 5, 1972-Feb. 1, 2026
Elk Grove, California

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Darren Scott Annear, age 53, on February 1, 2026. He is remembered as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and firefighter.

Darren was born on April 5, 1972, to Nancy and Larry Annear. A native of Pleasanton, he attended Foothill High School, where he played both basketball and soccer. He then went on to graduate from the Fire Science program at Shasta College. He began his career with the U.S. Forest Service before joining the Elk Grove Fire Department (now Cosumnes Fire Department) in 1996. Over the course of his 30-year career, he rose through the ranks and retired as a Captain. Some of his favorite firefighting memories were made at Station 74 on B-shift, where he organized and participated in the Firefighter Olympics, A's games, St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and spring training trips with his crew.

A dedicated family man, Darren devoted most of his time to his wife and children. He coached his children's sports teams and loved planning family outings and events. He embraced his inner child and passed along his love of adventure and fun to his kids through countless trips to Six Flags, Disneyland, Bay Area beaches, and annual family vacations. In recent years and in his retirement, he especially enjoyed fishing trips with his brother, Tim, extra tee times on the golf course, and camping and beach trips, all while staying close with his Cosumnes Fire family.

He is survived by his wife, Amy (Bailey) Annear; his children, Bailey, Teagan, and Joshua; his mother, Nancy (Dahla); his brother, Tim (Stacie); and many loving nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on February 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Creekside Christian Church in Elk Grove.