Darrell Philip STEPHANSON

STEPHANSON, Darrell Philip 1956 - 2006 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Darrell, dearest loved husband and father of twenty-two years to Lori and Joshua. Darrell died Saturday, January 7, 2006, at the age of 49 years after a courageous ten-year battle with brain cancer. Darrell was so dearly loved and will forever be missed by his parents, Philip and Marjorie Stephanson; little sisters, Sherri Stephanson (Grant), Ardith Stephanson (Ron); mother-in-law Eleanor Pearson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dana and Shelley Pearson, Tim and Lisa Beechinor; beloved nephews, Michael, Steffan, Krisjohn, Nathan, Ashley, Dylan, Quinlan, Brogan and Josh's sweet Kim. Darrell was very involved in Minor Hockey and Baseball during his school years in Saskatoon. After graduating from Walter Murray Collegiate in 1974, he served in the Canadian Navy stationed on the HMCS Saskatchewan from 1977 to 1979. Darrell attended the University of Saskatchewan graduating with a degree in Engineering (Geophysics) in 1987. He began an eighteen-year career with Schlumberger in 1987 as a Field Engineer in Grande Prairie. With Schlumberger Geco Prakla, he worked from 1992 to 1995 as a Field Safety Health and Environment Advisor, then in 1995 to 1996 as a Party Manager. From 1996 to 2005, he was a Log Analyst with Schlumberger, in Calgary. Darrell loved his family and friends. He was so proud of his son Joshua. His passions included fishing and watching all kinds of birds, especially the Blue Jays whether they were winning or not. He was truly a wonderful person. He lived his life with such kindness and integrity and compassion that his spirit and his love will ripple outwards through his family and friends forever. A special note to thank all the staff at the Chinook Hospice for their care and compassion. A Memorial Service will be held at FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES, Calgary (240 - 17 Avenue S.W.) on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Darrell's memory directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre - Brain Cancer Research, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2 or by telephone at 403-521-3433. Arrangements and Cremation in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222.