After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Darlene Fuhr passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 in Victoria, BC. By her side was her husband of 32 years, Ron Fuhr and close friend, Paula Warda. Darlene Judith Franklin was born on April 24, 1955 to parents, Alvin and Marie Franklin, of Rivers, Manitoba. Darlene lived on the family farm south of Rivers with her parents, older brother, Doug and younger brother, Donald “Joe”. She attended school and graduated from Elton Collegiate. Darlene began her work in the banking industry, which was where she would spend the bulk of her career. In 1977 she married the love of her life, Ron Fuhr, and the two settled in Brandon. They moved between Brandon and Winnipeg before eventually settling on Vancouver Island where Darlene would spend many happy years. She worked with the Bank of Montreal and retired after 28 years of dedicated service in 2006. Darlene spent many enjoyable days with her ‘banking girls’ and made several life-long friends she cherished so much. After her retirement from B.M.O., Darlene decided to keep busy by working part-time at The Market on Millstream where she thoroughly enjoyed herself. Darlene and Ron were fortunate enough to be able to go on several bus trips with friends to cities across the United States, and she was always so excited to see something new and meet people along the way. Darlene was a woman who changed the lives of those she knew, and we are all better people for knowing her. Hers was a light that shone brightly over us all, and today that light has gone out. Darlene is survived by her husband, Ron; father, Alvin; and brothers, Doug and Joe. She is predeceased by her mother, Marie. Darlene will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and countless friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets in Victoria, BC on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will also be held in Brandon at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Darlene’s name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
You are gone, but not forgotten
Your life was much too swift
We miss you but we remember
It was you that was our gift
22 Responses
I was very saddened to hear of Darlene’s passing. I had worked with her at the market on millstream, whenever she saw me she always asked how i was doing and had the most beautiful smile. She made me feel really happy even when i felt crappy, she was a wonderful person and I will never forget her!
Ron, what can we say? Darlene was so much a part of our lives that we find it difficult to imagine that we will not hear her beautiful, warm voice over the telephone. As always, even as her health deteriorated, she remained concerned about everyone else’s well-being – making sure that there were no tears & no sadness as she continued to battle her illness. As you know so well, she was a beautiful lady who loved her friends well and loved you more than words can express. Please try and take comfort in the fact that she will remain in our hearts forever and the lessons she taught us regarding spirit, love and friendship will bind us all together forever.