Darren Howlett

1960 - 2016

Darren Robert Howlett, beloved husband of Lucy Howlett, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep at his home in Vauxhall on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the age of 55 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 324 - 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.

Besides his loving wife Lucy, Darren is survived by their three children Dallas Howlett of Fort McMurray, Dillon Howlett (Michelle Brakeboer) of Medicine Hat and his children Nevaeh and Connor and Brittany (Jared) Tarswell of Vancouver, British Columbia; his parents Ernest and Agnes Howlett and siblings Pat (Joe) Haws, Margaret (Jake) Giesbrecht, Terry Howlett, Betty (Marlin) Hill, Gerald (Lori) Howlett, Florence (Dave) Erskine, Shane Howlett and Jackie (Greg) Pahl. Darren is also survived by Lucy’s parents Philip and Caroline Bosch and Lucy’s siblings Lee Bosch, Rita (Marvin) Herman, Beatrice Bosch and Sylvia Bosch. He will also be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Andrew Bosch and three nephews Troy Kallen, Dustan Kallen and Dalton Herman.

Darren was born in Bow Island on November 4, 1960, the fifth of nine children. He was raised in Burdett, Vauxhall and Coaldale and later joined the army. Darren returned to work in Vauxhall where he met the love of his life, Lucielle Bosch and they were married September 27, 1980. He was a man who knew he wanted children. He looked forward to sharing his knowledge and passions with Dallas, Dillon and Brittany. Darren was constantly learning throughout his life. He proudly earned his Power Engineering Third Class, his GED, welding certificate and pruning and landscaping certificate, to name a few. Incredible joy was added to his life with the birth of his grandchildren Nevaeh and Connor. He took every opportunity to spend time with them that he could. Darren enjoyed many passions throughout his life including woodworking, fishing, hunting and camping. He used those skills to create many fun filled experiences for everyone around him. Darren has left many energetic, funny and fond memories.