With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father and brother, Vic Derman, who passed suddenly on March 17, 2017 at the age of 72.
Vic was a loving family man, a former junior and senior school teacher, a veteran Saanich Councillor and CRD Director, an avid cyclist and tireless community advocate who championed many causes relating to sustainability, climate change mitigation, smart growth, and livable, affordable communities.
Although Vic’s perspectives and interests were broad and global in nature, he was most loyal and proud of his Saanich birthplace and felt his political role afforded him the opportunity to connect with citizens’ needs and make his community “a better place”.
He is survived by his wife Lauraine, daughter Michelle, sister Sheila and brother-in-law Rick Weatherill, nieces Marika and Danielle Smith, and many other loving extended family members.
The family welcomes the public to a Celebration of Life to be held April 2, at 2:00 pm. at the Victoria Conference Center, 720 Douglas Street.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Vic’s preferred charities: The Land Conservancy of BC (feature project: Madrona Organic Farm), SPCA Wild ARC, or the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My condolences to Vic’s family. He was one of the most ethical, intelligent and hardworking public servant that Saanich has ever seen. I truly regret he could not still be in the community and with his family.
Donna Johnson
former member of Broadmead Area Residents Association
to dear Lauraine and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Vic was a vital and engaged man, and so full of energy and life. He will always be with you in spirit.
big hugs to you
Patti Sullivan
March 31,2017
Vic Derman was a great supporter of Habitat for Humanity’s Flex Plex project on Bethune Street in 2007/8- it reflected his wishes for creating a diverse and caring community – condolences to Vic’s family and community.
To the Derman family I offer my sincerest condolences. My father was Joe Crosby or “Bud” as he was called, and operated the family grocery at Obed and Tillicum for many years. Leo and my dad were friends, and as a golfer I got to know Leo through his years as manager of the Gorge Vale Golf Club. My dad passed in 1975, but Leo shared several fond memories of their times together. I met Vic over the years on several occasions, and must say he had his dad’s twinkle in his eyes. As a long time Saanich resident myself, Vic’s reputation as a thoughtful and respectful municipal politician will be one of his many lasting legacies. He was dedicated to making Saanich and the Capital Region a better place. I hope his leadership by example inspires the next generation to become engaged in local government.
Vic’s passing is a great loss to our community. He was an outstanding member of the Saanich Council and the Capital Regional District, always concerned about the long term and always willing to look beyond the short term popularity of a particular issue. He was a committed environmentalist, who believed firmly in each one of us doing what we could to live our lives in a sustainable and responsible way.
Lauraine and Michelle have our deep sympathy for their sad loss.
David, Sandra and Zoe Anderson.
Dear Lauraine and Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. It is indeed an enormous loss for you and for the community of Saanich. I will be thinking of you this weekend, and hoping that you find moments of peace and comfort surrounded by family and friends.
Arielle