Darrell Bruce Steward

Darrell was born in Toronto, Ontario on August 2, 1957. His father was in the Air Force so his family moved across Canada from coast to coast. In 1989 Darrell and his family called B. C. home. His passions in life were carpentry and driving. Darrell started his driving career in Ottawa in 1979 working for Butler Mercury. In 1980 he moved to Edmonton where he started working for Purolator Courier and in 1987 he switched to Federal Express (Fed Ex). He was transferred to Kamloops in 1989 and then to Vernon in 1993. After driving his weekly route between Kelowna and Salmon Arm he would spend his weekends exploring BC with his family.

In 2002 he was diagnosed with kidney failure. He spent 8 years on dialysis before receiving a new kidney on December 8, 2010 from an angel. In 2009 he had heart surgery. He finally succumbed to his illnesses in 2013.

He leaves behind his wife Judy, daughter Sarah, son Andrew, parents Dale and Bev, brothers Dale, Rick (Sherry), Randy (Susan), Robin (Teri-Lynn), sister Dawn (Kirk) and many nieces, nephews and friends.

We would like to say a very special thank you to Dr. Lindsay Pritchett, his staff, Kevin (OT), the nurses at Community Care and the staff at Southward Medical, Vernon Funeral Home and many others for all their support and TLC in our hours of need.

Darrell’s last words were “I’m going fishing” which seemed strange because he didn’t fish! There will be a celebration of life at a later date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kidney Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.