BOESE, Darrell Dwight
January 17, 1960 - October 21, 2016
Darrell Dwight Boese, husband of Sharon Schaffer-Boese, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 21, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Darrell was born on January 17, 1960 in Three Hills, Alberta to Arnold and Elda Boese. In Three Hills Darrell grew up with his 3 brothers, took all of his schooling, created life-long friendships and first met his wife, Sharon Bergos. Darrell had an enormous love for people, young and old and had developed many friendships over the years through his work in the financing industry and eventually with his employment at the Drumheller Institution, which brought him great pride. Even though Darrell was ill for some time, it did not prevent him from continuing to do what he loved. He had a great sense of humour and was a very caring and compassionate son, brother, uncle, husband, father and loyal friend. Darrell had a passion for buying and selling cars and enjoyed his hobby of collector cars. He never stopped looking for the next great deal. Darrell loved to travel, he and Sharon especially enjoyed their trips to Maui and Las Vegas. One of Darrell’s biggest loves was their home at Pine Lake where he enjoyed to boat, fish, ride his ATV, cruise around on his golf cart and spend endless hours with his lake family. Darrell leaves behind his high school sweetheart and loving wife, Sharon. his brothers; Barry (Sheila) and their sons and family, Chris, Warren, Chad and Jeremy; Brother Darcy (Sharon) and their children Chantalle (Peter) and Kendell (Krista). His step-son Chris (Dawn) Bentley. Mother and Father-in-law Alex and Dorothy Bergos. Brother-in-law Grant (Patrece) Bergos and daughters Maria (Grant) and Kia-Alexis (Trevor). Darrell was pre-deceased by his parents, Arnold and Elda Boese, Brother Lorne, Nephew Michael and Step-son Corbett Schaffer. A service will be held at the Badlands Community Center on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Courtney-Winters Funeral Homes are in care of arrangements. In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to the Drumheller Cancer Center, in care of Drumheller Health Foundation, 351 9th Street NW, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y1.