Derek was born in London, England in 1938, coming to the United States at the age of 17 . His father had died and he and his mother wished to start a new life. His mother became homesick and returned to England but Derek remained and became an American citizen. He served in the United States Army, 16th Infantry, serving with special forces in Viet Nam. Much of his life was spent in Nevada. He worked in security at Harold's Club, Harrah's and Carson City Nugget. He was a member of the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department and The Carson City Sheriffs Reserve. In 1994 he retired from the Nevada Department of Corrections after 11 years of service. Derek was an EMT as well as a hospice volunteer.

He married Wendy Scriver in Genoa, Nevada. Though they later divorced, they remained lifelong friends. He married Darlene Collins in Port Angeles, WA in 1997.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Barbara, brother Doug, and wife Darlene.

He is survived by his nephews Anthony Jacqueline Coe, Keith Karen Coe, great nephews Lloyd, Aaron, and Nathan Coe, great niece Leone Coe, all of England. He is also survived by children Penny Scott Smith of Richland, Jerry Jamie Scriver Jr. of Georgia, Rick Tammy Ullrich, DeVerle Ullrich of Richland, and Melanie Ullrich of Spokane. Grandkids Matt Smith Laken, Elise Smith Michael, Lauren Smith Randy, Kimberly and Trevor Smith, Ericka, Brenden, and Spenser Ullrich, Melissa Ullrich DJ, Jenifer Justin Simmons, Jerry Scriver III, and Tatiana Scriver. Great-grandchildren Lucas Smith, Allison Roberts, Malia Lopez, Emily Oien, Gabriel and Arieana Scriver. He also left behind many special friends.

Derek was a very loving and giving person, always eager to help others and asking little for himself. His many friends and family will sadly miss his gentle spirit. 10-24 Derek, job well done.

Donations may be made in his name to the Hospice at The Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336.