16 March,1981 – 15 July, 2015
With Dorene, Shawn and Cedric by his side Darren passed away peacefully at RJH in Victoria.
Darren was born in Victoria and was a “Lifer” At Glenlyon Norfolk School where he had many friends. After school he studied Commercial Real Estate in Seattle and then became a licensed realtor in Victoria. He sold his first house the day after he received his license. As Darren’s interests changed and he discovered his true passion was in the Securities Investment business he obtained a Bachelor of Business Degree at Strayer University in Washington D.C. He also completed the initial Canadian Security Course and was studying to complete the final tests.
Darren was exceptionally smart, an avid reader and enjoyed analyzing world events and the stock market. He enjoyed traveling and exploring museums. So he obtained a travel and work visa for Europe and visited family in South Africa.
Darren was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Leo Steele (1974) and grandmother Anna Steele (1990) and grandmother Jean Cridland (2008) He is survived by his parents, Cedric and Dorene, his brother Shawn, sister- in- law Rebecca and his niece, Charlotte. His uncle Ron Cridland, aunt Cindy, cousins John, Alicia, (Dave) and Leslie. Also his extended family great aunt Margaret Isherwood, Jim (Marilyn) Ryan (Marnie) Allison, Jack Isherwood, Taylor (Donna) Tyson, Ted, Kody, Katie Isherwood. His great uncle Bob (Marylin) Ward, cousins John, Steve and Jeff.
Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, Hospice Doctors and Cliff at 3N RJH Victoria.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday 1 August 2015 at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria B.C.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Victoria Hospice would be appreciated or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
81 Responses
Sylvia and I wish to express our Condolences on the shocking news of learning of the loss of your son Darren. Hopefully you will find comfort in knowing that many others are feeling your sorrow. We pray the days ahead will bring you healing and peace.
Dear Dorene, Cedric and Shawn
I was so very sorry to hear of Darren’s passing. I had never met him but I can see from the notes above that he was a wonderful person and friend to so many. I hope your memories of him help you through this very sad time.
Kerri
Cedric, Dorene and Shawn – Our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son and brother Darren. May your strong circle of family and friends support you all. Darren will be loved and remembered by many. Hugs to you all.
Such a fun loving young lad, the whole ball team enjoyed his company. I can still hear the dugout chants, “Darren steal, Darren steal” and so our covert base stealing strategy was loudly broadcasted across the park for all to hear!
Our deepest sympathies to the family at this difficult time, may your feelings of sorrow and loss soon turn to happy memories.
Victor Horton, baseball coach
I am terribly sorry to hear of Darren’s passing and my condolences go out to the entire Steele family. I had the privilege of knowing Darren at GNS and will always cherish those amazing memories. I remember his great laugh and the incredible generosity and hospitality he showed to all his friends. He will be deeply missed.
To Cedric, Doreen and Shawn
I was distressed to read in Sundays paper about the passing of your son Darren Steele.
My contact with you all was mainly at Prospect Lake and I am sorry that that pretty golf course is winding up.
A difficult year for you all. I just hope that the fact that many people support and are thinking of you will make your days easier to bear.
My wife Peta joins with me in sending this message.
Gordon Alexander
I’m very sad to learn of Darren’s passing. I knew him when I was in high school, though we went to different schools. I remember going to Exeter Beach and having great times with him and our group of friends. Darren was easy to get along with, laid back, and really funny.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Lindsay
Cedric, Doreen and Shawn.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Lorne and Susan DeLarge
Please accept our most heart felt condolences….we were so very sorry to hear about Darren…In my imaginings I see all the boys on the beach at Glenlyon, laughing and playing…life is so precious but the memories of your beloved son will endure.
Margaret and Barry Bowes and family
Darren was my roommate briefly a year ago while I was in VGH after having a stroke. We were both having a pretty rough time of it and just wanted to go home. Finding a kindred spirit (beyond the fact that we were the only two patients on the ward not wearing diapers) made my time there much more bearable, we had read many of the same authors and shared interests in things like metaphysics and conspiracies, much of our time was spent in conversation. We accompanied each other on walks around the hospital corridors, each of us keeping an eye on the other in case of a stumble or fall, as we were both a bit unsteady. We even considered making an escape in our hospital pajamas and slippers but thought better of it.
I was very sad to read of his passing, my heart goes out to his family especially his mother Dorene, who I met, who was very warm and kind. Darren had a very interesting life from the sound of it, I wish his spirit well in his journey onward.