Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Darren passed away suddenly and peacefully at Surrey Memorial Hospital, from Malignant Melanoma (Cancer). He attended UBC and graduated with Honors. He Majored in Mathematics and Minored in Chemistry. He was offered a full Scholarship from Berkeley University to complete his Masters in Mathematics.
Darren was a High School Teacher in Revelstoke, where he taught Mathematics and Sciences. Survived by his Mother, Donna (John) Robyn; Stepbrothers, Kenneth Robyn and Timothy Robyn; Father, James (Barbara) Schwanke; Stepbrothers Rick (Olga) Eplett and Randy (Darlene) Eplett, Sisters; Suzanne Beaucage-Schwanke, Camille (Steven)Traaseth, Nieces; Jennifer (Benjamin Kirschner) Beaucage, Christine Traaseth, and Taylor Traaseth, Uncle; Lawrence (Mary) Schwanke.
He will be deeply missed but never forgotten by his family, friends, and students. Donations will be greatly appreciated to The Canadian Cancer Society, and The Salvation Army.
A service will be held at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre in White Rock, BC, on February 21st, 2018 at 1:00pm.
Forever in our hearts; until we meet again in Heaven, beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, and Teacher.
