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.
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104 Responses
Dear Friends and Family of Dan Williams,
I am saddened & still very shocked to hear of Dan’s death. Please accept my sincere condolences for the sudden loss of your dear son, brother, & a great friend last week. I can only imagine what a shock it must be to you and your family. Dan will be greatly missed as he was a dear friend to me and great co-worker. I will miss his sense of humor and warm smile. I feel very fortunate to have gotten to know him and to have been able to work along side of him for last 4 years. Not only was he a great person to work alongside, he was also an excellent golfing partner, awesome fishing buddy who with whom I spent many memorable days on the green & on his boat, “Bankers Hours”. He had an wonderful sense of humor, full of life attitude, and was one of the most generous and caring men I’ve known. Dan was an exceptional friend and co-worker who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. All though no comfort is adequate for such a loss would you please pass on my sincere condolences to all of your family members and let them know that my wife & I share your sorrow and that we are remembering Dan.
My affectionate respects to you and yours,
Jas & Julie Mahajan
Please accept my sincere condolences to your family for your loss. Dan was one of the nicest people that I have ever met. He always had such a wonderful smile on his face. He was loved by all. He was a great colleague and friend. I will never forget you Dan. Rest In Peace My Friend.
To the Williams family,
I was so sad to hear of the news. I have very fond memories of Dan during my year at Brentwood. He was so kind to me when I new to the school. He had a wonderful sense of humor. I will never forget Dan and your family having me over for dinner when I was so homesick.
My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. He will be missed.
Gillian Mackie Hanson
My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
Dan has touched so many of us with his kindness and positive energy. We will miss him.
Doris Chang
My sincerest condolences on your loss.
Dan was my first manager at BMO. I’ll always remember my second or third week at work Dan called to tell me I was ready to work alone and if I needed him he would be out fishing.
How could you not love a person who enjoyed life so much and was there to help you when you needed him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you…Dan was the best of friend to Christian and the gang in Hammond Bay.He had the most woderful smile and easy going nature…we’re all so very saddened to hear of your loss.
Petr, Jane, Christian, Stephen and Andrew Babuin
Dearest Michelle and Barb, Daryl & “Craig-er” and families,
Please accept my sincere condolences at this time of such devastating sadness.
The BMO family that called Dan our own is reeling from the shock and disbelief, and seeking solace in the fact we were so privileged to have known Dan Williams.
He was truly one of the most genuine and caring individuals I have had the pleasure to work ( and play! ) with…always the perfect gentleman, a true friend and confidant; he holds a special place in the hearts of so many people.
We will miss you Dano, your quick wit and easy smile….
Rest in Peace m’dear….
There are not mant people in the world who make an impact on everyone they meet. Dan, However is one of those people. You will be sadly missed my friend, but your humour, laughter, love of life, family and friends will never be forgotten. I will always cherish the memories we made and will never forget your incredible spirit. Monkey, you have made my life better, so thank you. And thank you Barb and Daryll for raising such a wonderful person. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with your family and to all who laved Dan. Your friend forever, Brent Smale
Darryl, Barb, Craig, Michelle and family,
Dan and I enjoyed many great times together hunting and fishing. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passsing. I’ll remember him being happy and not taking things too seriously. He was a great guy and I feel lucky to have known him. There should be more people like Dan. My thoughts are with you…
Dear Barb, Daryl, family and relatives, please accept our sincere condolences, we are sharing your grief here in South Carolina and are fortunate to have a recurring vision of Dan smiling, and heading to the first tee. Betsy and Gerry