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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My sympathy to Dan’s family & friends from a member of Dan’s grad class. I will always remember Dan as a nice guy who carried himself with a level of respect and glow that just made you want to know him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerey,
Neal Krezanoski
Class of ’91.
To the entire Williams family including Michelle,
I wish you deepest condolences in this time. Dan had a wonderful spirit and it will be missed. My thoughts are with you all.
Rachel Kingsford
Dear Barb, Daryl, Michelle, Craig and Katalin,
We want to let you know that our thoughts of deepest sympathy are with all of you.
Love, Susan, Ross, Jeff, Tim and Blair, and Jenni
Barb-I am so sorry to learn about your loss, thinking of you and your family with sympathy……Parveen
Dear Gary:Ross has passed on the tragic news to us of Michelle’s partner’s sudden passing.Our hearts go out to you and Michelle and will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
there is simply no way to put into words the ‘right things’ to say at these times,and hope that knowing others are feeling your sorrow will be of some comfort to you.
We will be seeing you next week when we are at Ross’s.
Sincerely,
JackMacIsaac
Michele
My thoughts and prayers are with you …..you have lost another very special person in your life and words can not begin to express how sad you must be…..just know that you have been loved …by an amazing brother and now an amazing fiancee…..if you need a “break” just call and you can come and hide out here and walk the beach and try and find some peace….we are here if you need us
The Widdershovens trish rudi and jessica too!
please take care….our number is 250-468-1498 call if you need an ear…..love ya trish
To the families of Dan Williams:
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I will always remember Dan for his humour and his incredibly warm personality. He always had a smile on his face and he genuinely seemed to enjoy life to the fullest -someone who was at ease with the world and loved his life and the people in it dearly.
I was fortunate to have worked with Dan at BMO and recall how much fun we had at the Best Of the Best events in Vancouver. He will be sorely missed by the BMO team.
Please take comfort in knowing what a tremendous effect your loved one had on so many.
Jaime Adams
Barb, Daryl and family/friends,
Words never do at a time like this but please know that our thoughts are with you all.
Sue and Dave Galbraith
Barb and Daryl,
My heart is with you. I pray that you be given added strength to bear your severe loss.
Sincerely, Loree Hays
To Michelle, Barb and Daryl, Craig and Kati, and the McCall Family,
For the past week since we heard of Dan’s unexpected death, your family has been in our thoughts and prayers. We did not know Dan very well, but were fortunate to spend some time with him and Michelle on Christmas Eves at Kevin and Holly’s. Even our boys remember Uncle Kev’s friend ‘Monkey’.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences…..Audrey (A2) & Doug Morris