Darren Goderis

Darren Kyle Goderis

Passed away very suddenly at the Lorne Memorial Hospital in Swan Lake, Manitoba on June 28, 2007 at the age of 35 years.

Beloved son of Eddie and Rita, brother to Lorianne (Dwayne) Lytle.  Loving uncle to Jaimee, Ryder and Dawson.  He is also survived by his “second family” the Pictons.  Darren was predeceased by his grandparents Victor and Suzanne Buydens and Adrien and Sarah Goderis.

Darren was born on August 20, 1971 in Winnipeg, MB.  He attended school and graduated from Westmount School in 1990.  Darren worked at Willmar Windows and presently at Burnbrae Farms in Winnipeg.

He was always the quiet gentle man who never had an unkind word to say about anyone and an avid fan of “all” sports.  He especially enjoyed golfing with his dad and Duey, and long telephone conversations with his mom.  He was always there for Lorianne and family, up for the challenge of a card game or playing catch with Jaimee, Ryder and Dawson, and attending all their hockey games if possible. He was quietly a part of all family gatherings .

Darren was the most devoted fan of the Winnipeg Jets, Blue Bombers, The Moose, The Goldeyes and the Swan Lake Cougars.  He was always the home town fan, never loosing faith in his team.  Wrestling was another of his special interests.  Just the mention of the word brought a smile to his face.

Anyone who knew Darren could count on him to supply any sports trivia you could ever want to know.  He kept stats and had a wonderful memory for little details most of us would have forgotten.  Spending many hours reading at Chapters, he knew actors, movies, singers and athletes.  He never failed to amaze us with his wealth of knowledge.

Viewing for family and friends will be held at Adam’s Funeral on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. with cremation to follow.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Father John TeNuygen officiating. Interment in the Parish Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Kidney Foundation, Central Plains Cancer Care Services or the charity of your choice.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.

A Child Loaned

"I'll lend you for a little time, a child of mine, " he said,

"For you to love the while he lives, and mourn when he is dead.

It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three;

But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charm to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,

You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,

But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.

I've looked the wide world over in search for teachers true.

And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.

Now will you given him all your love, nor think the labor vain,

Nor hate me when I come to call, to take him back again? "

I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, Thy will be done.

For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.

We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may;

And for the happiness we've known will ever grateful stay.

But should your angels call for him much sooner than we planned,

We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand."