WILLIAMS, Daniel Stewart (aka Danny, Monkey, SuperBanker)
Born February 12th, 1973, in New Westminster, B.C., Dan was taken from us suddenly, but peacefully on November 24th, 2009 in Boyle, Alberta. Beloved son of Daryl & Barbara Williams (nee: McCall); dearest brother of Craig (Katalin) and adored Uncle to Benjamin & Mia. He also leaves behind his loving and devoted fiancée, and soulmate, Michelle Galenzoski, and her family, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless people Dan referred to as friends and cousins across North America.
Dan had many passions for which he will be remembered. After family, which was always first for Dan, fishing, golfing, and hunting were always on the top of his list. He would often be found trolling the waters off Sooke and Oak Bay searching for the elusive Tyee, spending time with his “second” family at Uplands Golf Course where he honed his handicap to a “3.9”, or spending endless hours hunting with his dear cousin Scott Adams, and great friends Cameron Naqvi and Neil Tickell, amongst others.
In his professional life, Dan was a very respected and successful member of the BMO Mortgage Specialist Team, a career that he enjoyed immensely. As a result of the friendships he shared, his absence weighs heavily on the team. He was an incredible colleague and friend, and will be missed deeply.
Dan was never happier than when he was spending time with his love Michelle and his dog Tucker, away on his boat “Banker’s Hours”.
Visitation will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Wednesday and Thursday, December 2nd & 3rd, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held to honour Dan and celebrate his life at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s Street on Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Burial entrusted to Royal Oak Burial Park. Reception to follow at Uplands Golf Course from 1 to 4 p.m. If so desired, donations in Dan’s memory may be made to the Uplands Heart Fund, 3300 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria, B.C. V8R 5K5.
Eulogy for Dan Williams
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104 Responses
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dan. He was a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working with Dan. He was always so possitive, full of Life and a real joy to be around.
He will be so deeply missed by all those that loved him.
My sincere condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Dear Daryl, Barbara and Craig,
my most sincere condolences. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Jim Verners
What a sad day it was when we heard the news about Dan. I feel fortunate to have known him and I know my colleagues at BMO feel the same. Life is too short, but he enjoyed every minute of it. We have lost an incredible human being, and one that I feel very fortunate to have known. My sincere sympathy to all of those whom he loved and loved him.
Joanne
My deepest condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Dan for a few years when I was based in Victoria. Dan was a bright, cheerful individual with a keen mind, a caring personality and a great sense of humour. We are all saddened by this early and tragic loss.
Barb, Daryl and Craig,
We are both very sorry to hear of your loss. Our heart goes out to his fiance as well. This is obviously a very difficult time for all of you. We hope that, in time, the sadness will fade but your happy memories of Dan will remain. Our thoughts are with you.
Steve and Frances Dove
Barb, Daryl Craig & family
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Losing a child at any age (young or grown) is one of the hardest things to go through.
Hold on to all those happy memories and let them fill the emptiness.
Our hearts are with you all.
Big hugs Tony & Lorene Houston
I would also like to express my surprise and sadness for the Williams family. I often thought about my former neighbour and was glad Dan found me on Facebook. I was hoping to re-connect with him one of these summers when I go back to Canada on Vacation… I will miss him greatly as will everyone else.
To the Williams & McCall family, our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Danny will truly be missed. Sending love to your family.
From all of the O’Connor’s.
My sincere condolences to Dan’s parents and family. I will always remember the fun times spent with Dan, his intoxicating smile and his sense of humor. His life was cut far too short. He will be missed by all those that he came in contact with. Rest in peace my dear friend.
I am sadden to hear that Dan is no longer with us. He was a dear friend whom I shared many many funny times together, which now seems a lifetime ago. Although I have not seen him in over a decade, I feel his loss deeply.
I wish all his family love and strength
Miss you Dan
Meghan