October 3, 1950 - October 16, 2024
Diagnosed on January 31, 2022, with inoperable colon cancer, Stephen passed away his last week in the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission. He never gave up the battle with this disease until his body became too weak to go on.
Survived by his wife Vicki, his brothers-in-law Greg Volk and Terry Dods, nieces Amanda Peppiatt and Lisa Ball, nephews Ty Volk, Jason Volk and Terris Dods, great-nephews and nieces and cousins.
By request, there was no service.
Stephen never forgot the help his family received during his early formative years. He lived by this example, and always tried his best to help family, friends, and others, in any way that he could. Danny Thomas once said, "Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." Stephen would be very happy knowing that friends and family are continuing where he left off.
Vicki would also like to thank all the medical staff and health care workers, family, friends, Abbotsford Retired Teachers Association, and the many angels who were there for Stephen on his final journey.