Mr. Steven Douglas Barnes

BARNES, Steven Douglas It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother and father Steven Douglas on August 26th, 2010. He passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital with his family at his side, at the young age of 32 years. Steven is survived by his loving parents, Shirley Barnes, Delta, BC and Ken Barnes, New Westminster, BC, his baby daughter, Kenadee Alexandra and her mom Julia. Steven is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Nathan Porter and nephews Liam and Owen. He is also survived by loving aunts and uncles from BC and Ontario; Wendy Stevens, Gloria Caldwell, Bonnie Brown, Bill Barnes and Jack Barnes and all of their loving families. Steven is pre-deceased by his grandparents, Alex and Margaret Stevens and Doug Barnes and Jean Culbert. Steven had a passion for carpentry; he was a master of his craft. He embraced the art of building and renovating homes, his attention to detail was unparalleled. After graduating from North Delta Secondary School in 1995, he attended BCIT and successfully graduated as one of the top in his class Journeyman Carpenters. Steven briefly worked in Japan building log homes, where he met his long time friend Yasuko. Steven was a mentor and teacher to many people, especially in the field of carpentry and he was always willing to lend a hand. He had many friends and loved all team sports, especially playing hockey. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a very quick wit. Steven was very proud of his new baby daughter Kenadee Alexandra and he loved her dearly. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for Kenadee. This can be done at CIBC Kennedy Banking Centre, Surrey, BC, Transit 01020 payable to: Lisa Porter In Trust for Kenadee Alexandra Barnes. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 4th at 1:00pm at the North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave., Delta, BC V4C 2L9. Steven, may you rest in peace. Until we meet again our dearest love, you will be forever in our hearts. As always, Love, Mom, Dad and Lisa.

Arrangements under the direction of Ocean View Funeral Home, Burnaby, BC.