August 22, 1960 – December 14, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven “Skinny” Banner. Steven Robert Banner was born in Sooke, B.C. He passed away peacefully in his home with family and friends by his side. Steven is survived by his Mother, Jeanne and his Father, Robert “Bob” Banner of Sooke, B.C.; Siblings, Kathleen (Steve), Lynda, Ray (Lena), Ken (Teresa), Greg (Shannon). Steven is also survived by many extended family and close friends.
A Celebration of Steven’s Life will be held at the Sooke Community Hall on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sooke Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Sending our deepest condolences to the Banner family at this sad time. We’ll miss his smile & laugh and seeing him out on the waters around Sooke fishing. He was loved by many and we wish him peace. In his life he had the greatest gift of all ~ to love and be loved in return <3
We were both so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He put up a great fight against this disease, and his spirit and sense of humor never wavered. He is an inspiration to us all and will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace Steve. Our heartfelt Condolences go out to all of Steve’s family. Drena & Mike Dunnett
What a nice guy another Sooke loss!!!!!!!!!!!! Thinking warm thoughts for his family and friends which he had many. RIP hope to see you again on the other side. Shelagh
So, so sorry that Steve has passed .
I loved getting my truck fixed ànd then spending a half hour complaining about DFO
Save me a few fish in heaven Steve
Mike
Condolences to the Banner clan. He fought long and hard. There’s another fishing angel among us now.
Skinny Banner,every time I had the pleasure of seeing you,you always had a smile,a joke,a story, so upbeat, a class act,Only a few people had the ability to make a persons day better with a quick visit,I thank you for that..I also never seen a guy more excited when he had a fish on, I will never forget few times fished with you,or in a boat close by,when you got a fish on,the excitement was Awesome,Miss you Steve..My condolences to his close friends and great family,this one really really hurts, we truly lost a Sooke Legend.
I am so sorry that your life was so short The only peaceful thought I have is you will be received by many of your uncles and aunts and they will be ready with open arms. I’m sorry I can’t make the trip. Home
Skinny was always a class act. So many fun times around the shop! Always laughing with us and talking horsepower and burnouts! Thoughts and hugs to the Banner family
Steve is one of those rare people you meet in your life that can impact you in so many wonderful ways with his humour, intelligence, insight and story telling. He is a big part of our family. Friends in high school and decades ago we became brothers through marrage. Fishing and cars were his biggest passions and he always had something he was thinking about with his sharp mind. As he was battling illness he was reading, researching and working out his options. Always moving forward and being positive when so many would have given up. He kept the doctors and medical system on their toes and pointed out flaws in their systems as it could potentially harm others. He read and researched and kept on fighting. Steve’s mindset was amazingly strong, positive and inspirational. I am proud to call him Brother.
Sincere condolences to the Banner family…One of the nicest guys you could ever meet…God Speed Steve…Until we meet again………