Darrell Garry Stanley Iles
June 28th, 2019
Darrell Garry Stanley Iles, soulmate, dad, grandpa, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly on June 28, 2019 in Southey, SK.
He was predeceased by his dad Stanley Iles and his father-in-law John Kaytor.
Darrell is survived by his wife Diane; his daughters Christine Iles and her children Kelsey, Elaina and Michael and Michelle (Scott) Tremblay and their children Emma and Tyson; his mom Elaine Iles; sisters Judith Silverthorne and Darlene Ellis and brother Barry (Pamela) Iles; mother-in-law Ann Kaytor, brother-in-law John Kaytor and sisters-in-law Donna (Murray) Stang and Lori (Darren) Aebig; as well as numerous well-loved nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and treasured friends.
Darrell was born on October 14, 1955 at Wolseley, SK and lived in Regina, Eston, Ottawa and Southey. He met his soulmate, Diane at a young age and they were married on November 1, 1975. Diane was his princess and he was her knight - they were inseparable. As each other’s first and only love they did everything together. He was a quiet laid back guy with a huge heart. He put everyone around him first from the big things to the little things every day of his life.
Darrell and Diane were known as gypsies - they loved to travel. As long as they had each other, nothing else mattered. They had what some would say crazy ideas but they didn’t care, as long as they had each other nothing else mattered.
Darrell worked at SaskTel for many years. After he took early retirement from SaskTel he worked at TD Bank and CUETS where he had made many friends. Darrell was always known as the go-to person to get things done. In Ottawa, Darrell was part of the Motorcycle Chapter 011, a community where he found a deeper love for riding.
Darrell was an easy to be around Grandpa who always gave his time, was patient and would always listen. He was a kid at heart and loved to share his “toys”, gadgets and the newest technology with them. He would always be in the middle of whatever the grandchildren were doing and in many cases was the instigator.
He was the best dad and role model to his girls Christine and Michelle. He taught them by the way he lived his life and treated others, how to feel worthy, be independent, kind and strong.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2015 - 4th Ave. North, Regina, SK with Pastor Ted Giese officiating. Lunch at the church will be immediately after the service, where there will be a chance for friends to share a few words. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire contributions may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division), 2702-12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 1J2.
Messages:
To Darlene and Barry, your mom, your family members, and Diane and her & Darrell's children, I am so sorry to hear of Darrell's passing away. I hope you find comfort in happy memories and shared love & laughter to ease your grief. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Sandra Englund
My condolences to Dianne and family. I knew Darrell as a person whom you respected for his integrity and his easy way with people. He has gone way to soon.
Diane and family, sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. Have many memories of our past. Our condolences. Rod
Dearest Diane and Family It is with great sadness that I extend my heartfelt thoughts and prayers on the recent loss of your life partner, Darrell. May God, your family and friends be with you as you navigate the challenges ahead. Love Joyce [Markel] Pritchard
Diane and family ,my heartfelt condolences to you all . Thoughts and prayers are with you all . Hugs m
Dear Diane, I was saddened to learn of Darrell's passing as i was reading the obits this evening. I am so sorry and have many fond memories of our working relationship at Cornwall Apartments. I recall the many conversations with yourself and Darrell when you would pop into the office or when i painted your suite. I pray that God will give you comfort at this difficult time.