Darwin Todd Sovdi June 11, 1968 - February 4, 2013 Darwin Sovdi of Red Deer, Alta. passed away suddenly from an aneurysm on Monday, February 4, 2013 at the age of 44 years. Darwin was born in Estevan, Sask. on June 11, 1968 to his loving parents, Cliff and Shirley Sovdi. Darwin grew up in Estevan and as a teenager began his career in the oilfield. Through years of hard work and dedication, Darwin created a number of businesses which eventually led him and his family to Red Deer. One of his many accomplishments was the creation of his business Custom Fiberglass Contractors in Red Deer. Due to his dedication and hard work, Custom Fiberglass became and continues to be extremely successful. Darwin was passionate about the outdoors, and he enjoyed quading, camping, travelling, family gatherings, but especially loved riding his horses with his children. Darwin was a loving father who always took time to spend with his three children. His generosity was felt by all who knew him as he was constantly helping out family, friends and strangers, sharing his good fortune with a number of charities. Along with his parents, Darwin leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Michelle; son, Dylan; daughters, Jessica and Catherine; brother, Shawn (Stephanie); sister, Susan (James) Thompson; grandmother, Alta Peterman; nephews, Braden, Josh, Cody, Dustin, Deagan and Leland; nieces, Tairyn and Meadow, as well as numerous extended family and friends. Darwin was predeceased by his brother, Darren in 2012; grandparents, Marvel Sovdi, Clynard Nylin and Muriel Martel. Darwin always made people laugh with his jokes and pranks; we will miss his wonderful smile and crystal blue eyes. A prayer service was held on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Eventide Funeral Chapel, Red Deer. A funeral service was held on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the CrossRoads Church, Red Deer. A celebration of Darwin's life was held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Living Hope Community Church, 100 King Street, Estevan, with Pastor Scott Harrison officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Memorial donations in Darwin's honour may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Wild Pink Yonder, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You We, Darwin's family would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness expressed during this difficult time. Thank you to all of you for the flowers, cards, food, phone calls, prayers, visits, kind words, donations and other gifts; they were greatly appreciated and meant so much. Thank you to Pastors Scott Harrison and Mike Hoffort for the service and special thanks Linda and Dennis Davenport and family members who organized and served the beautiful lunch. Finally, thank you to Hall Funeral Services for their care, assistance and professional service. Darwin will be forever loved and deeply missed, rest in peace Wrangler. And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. From our heart - Darwin's Family Lead Me Home I have seen my last tomorrow, I am holding my last breath, Goodbye, sweet world of sorrow, My new life, begins with death. I am standing on the mountain, I can hear the angels' songs, I am reaching over Jordon, Take my hand, Lord lead me home. All my burdens, are behind me, I have prayed, my final prayer, Don't you cry, over my body, Cause that ain't me, lying there. No, I am standing on the mountain, I can hear the angels' songs, I am reaching over Jordon, Take my hand, Lord lead me home. I am standing (Lord, I am standing) on the mountain (on the mountain), I can hear (I can hear the angels songs) the angels songs, I am reaching over Jordon, (over Jordon) Take my hand, Lord lead me home.
