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
We offer our deepest sympathies to the Steele Family. We are much saddened by your great loss.
Dorene&Cedric Steele
I just read about the recent passing of your son Darren.
I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Hello Cedric, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I look back on the time I spent as a Co-Director at the GVCC with fond memories. Sometimes life throws us difficult curves with which we have to contend.
Sincerely, Deborah
Cedric and Doreen
I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. The lose of a child is a parent’s worse nightmare. Although I never met Darren all I have heard about him since his passing have been kind words and good thoughts. I hope that time will in some way heal your pain.
Pat
Dorene, Cedric, Shawn and Family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Darren. We remember him as a smiling, outgoing, personable young man and our fond memories through his friendship with our son Cam. We know there is no way to lessen the sorrow you feel at this time and our thoughts and deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
Shawn, i am very sorry to read of the death of your brother. It is a hard thing to loose someone who has been with you all your life. Please accept my sympathy. Mary
Dorene, my heart goes out to you on the loss of your son. I am glad you were able to be with him as he set off on his journey. I am sure you set him free with love. I am thinking of you. Mary
To the Steele Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Darren many years ago through the Maysmith Family and some mutual friends. Darren was always smiling and had a quick witted comment that would make everyone laugh. I am saddened to hear he is no longer with us and am very sorry for your loss.
Heather Parker
Cedric, Dorene, Shawn, and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We hope that the happy and fond memories of Darren’s life will help to sustain you through this most difficult time, and that your large circle of friends will be a source of enduring support.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gord, Bea, Michael, Brian
Dear Doreen and Cedric:
Thinking of you and sending our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. So very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.
I remember that I exchanged a few words with Darren at your house, long time ago.
I express my greatest condolences from Kobe Japan. Shinji