Darby Lynn McSorley

Miss Darby was born in Northern California and spent most of her childhood living at the beach with her two brothers and one younger sister. She was a born leader and was "in charge" of her brothers and sisters while happily growing up at the California coast.

After high school graduation, she went to work at Lenkurt Electric Company and was one of the first employees at Apple. Darby's real passion was her four-legged children. Darby served as a AKC judge, a member of the American Lhasa Apso Club, bred and showed many of her beloved Lhasa Apsos. She also was an avid skier and at one point served on a rescue team at a ski resort. She loved to travel and had many wonderful trips with close friends. She loved yachting as well and was a member of the St. Francis Yacht Club.

Darby also had more than a casual interest in orchids. She was a member of the Royal Horticulture Society and the Southern California Orchid Society. She even was involved in cultivating a new species and has an orchid named after her. The Cymbidium Darby McSorley, New Horizon Orchid 2009 and, as expected, is as lovely as she.

Darby was also an excellent cook thanks to her classes and position at Sur La Table, where she made many long-lasting friendships. Anyone who knew Darby was taken by her radiant smile and her joyful and soothing voice. She was one of a kind, a true friend, generous, and kind to everyone.

She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Amo; mother, Lucille Amo; brothers Frank Amo and Greg Amo; and sister Mary Schelin. She is survived by her step-sister, Janice Berglund; and half-sister, Marti Steiner. She also left behind many friends, nephews and nieces and of course her beloved four-legged children. A Celebration of Life will be held later this year in Los Gatos, California.

Published in Los Gatan · August 21, 2026