Darren Christopher Steele
Darren Christopher Steele passed away suddenly on September 1, 2015 at 23 years of age in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Darren was a wonderful young man who left behind his parents, Chris and Tamara Steele, and Nancy (nee Elson) and Dave O'Keefe, and stepfather Dan Scott; his siblings, Madison, Megan, Devon, and Matthew; stepbrothers Reegan and Garyn; his grandparents Lloyd and Jeannine Elson, and Bill and Anita Holmes; his aunts Kim (Roger) Williams, Nicole (Jeff) Khalife, Sherry Steele, and Marla Elson; cousins Penny and Michael, Charlotte and Anthony, Leah and David, and Shaelyn.
Darren was predeceased by his grandmother Vivian Steele and his uncle Lloyd Elson. Darren was a loving and kind person who was always interested in others. He had a warm personality that immediately welcomed everyone and put them at ease.
He was attentive and caring and always noticed the needs of others. His fantastic smile could light up any room and always did. Darren truly loved people but he also loved all animals and had many pets throughout his life including dogs, hedgehogs, turtles, and a horse. Darren loved hiking, motorcycles, cars, playing video games with his brother, travelling, music, and of course his clothes! Most importantly, he loved his siblings. He was forever looking out for them as an older brother should. It was so important to him that they were happy, and safe, and involved in the things that they loved. He wanted the best for them always.
Darren will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him. He was such an amazing person, always learning, always growing, always ready to try something new, always positive. We will miss you Darren, and we will miss your big warm smile, your way of making everyone feel special, your sense of humour, and your gentle soul. We love you so much that it is heartbreaking to say goodbye.
Celebration of Life
Friday September 11, 4:00PM
Spruce Grove Alliance Church
250 Century Rd, Spruce Grove, AB
Memorial Donations
May be made to Darren's GoFund me
account via Facebook
May you rest in peace.
Darren, my baby boy. We will all dearly miss your big huge smile and hugs. I am sending prayers to your brothers and sisters and the rest of the family. Everyone is devastated and not sure how to go on without you. Please watch down and protect us all. Until we all meet again my sweet boy. I love you my son my son!!!! Love your mamma bear!! ❤️?❤️?❤️
Very sorry for your loss’. May he rest is peace.
thinking of you Nancy and family. Our prayers are with you
Darren, I’m still in shock. I don’t know what to say I really wish we had of stayed in touch and I don’t really know why we didn’t, and I’m sorry we didn’t. I’ll always regret that. I’ll remember the good times. I will miss you bud.
Nancy I am so sorry for your families loss he was everything in this obituary and that’s how I will remember him!
Sending our condolences to the family .
We will miss Darren dearly. His charming smile and amazing personality lit up every room and warmed everyone’s heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. Look down on us cous and protect us.
Dear Nancy , Anita ,Bill and family …. our Prayers have been with you each day during this sad loss of your son and Grandson Darren . we will continue to remember you each day in prayer in the difficult days ahead . May God hold you in His Heart and grant you His Peace
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Darren was an amazing student – full of energy, wonder, and a little mischief. I still have the little bear in the tea cup he gave me on the last day of school. It is sitting right here beside me! Be strong and hold on to your memories!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Darren. He was such a sweet boy. I had the privilege of meeting Darren a couple of years ago when he spent the summer in Newfoundland with Lloyd, his grandfather. I will remember his smile, and his youthfulness and his bubbly eagerness about telling his stories of his visit to Newfoundland and the fishing and the boat trips he had taken. He had so much to give… and was a pleasure to have around. He talked about his family and his friends with pride. You will be missed Darren!!! You were special!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs to everyone!
Nancy, Dave, Bill and Anita and all family members. My sincere condolences on your loss. You will never stop missing him, however I hope in time your memories will bring you comfort. I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all.
Nancy, Chris, Dave, and Dan,
We are so sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember Darren as a precocious gregarious boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family.
Sending lots of hugs to All of Darren’s Family: especially Parents,Siblings,& Lloyd & Jeannine !!
Sending deepest condolences Nancy, and family. Hugs xoxox
As the time approaches to say goodbye, I am still in denial. You were an amazing friend to every member of our family. I’ll always remember your mandatory greeting and leaving hugs for mamma Powell (Scott). You were an amazing friend to my kids and I knew you would do anything for anyone of us. As I’m about to leave, I don’t want to go as it will be real. Never forgotten Darren, a picture of you sits on my desk as one of all my family members. We luv you very much and pray that you rest easy and are watching over us do you know what an impact you had on those that may not always have told you bug hopefully today, as you watch over us, you will see that you were better than this world. Much luv my boy. Mamma Powell (Scott)
Sending you lots of hugs and prayers for you Jeannine and your husband LLoyd and all your grandson’s family.