Darrell Joseph Foley

Darrell Foley went home to meet his Heavenly Father after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Darrell was born in Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan to parents Gerald and Lorraine Foley. He grew up on a farm in southern Saskatchewan and spent time on his family’s ranch riding his horse, Trigger, through the hills of the Big Muddy. He went to school in Willow Bunch and Fife Lake. He had a passion for sports especially hockey.

At a young age, he began working on grain elevators. Life was challenging, yet he was hard working, determined, and ambitious. In his early 20s, Darrell started his career in the oil patch and later broadened his experience working on the pipelines.

Darrell met his beloved partner, Judy, and after marrying, they ventured off to Swift Current where their family grew with the birth of their daughter, Koren, and son, Trent. The young family later moved to Leduc, Alberta where their son Dean was born. Darrell was very involved in his children’s activities and community activities.

In 1989, Darrell took on the challenge of starting his own company and the family relocated to Calgary. He was an industrious, successful entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry. He was well respected in business and had a passion for the pipeline industry. He valued his sub-contractors and office personnel who he credited with helping him be successful. Darrell was a loyal employer and trusted friend.

Judy and Darrell enjoyed travels to Hawaii, Japan, Branson, PEI and many other places. He loved the sun and being outdoors. He enjoyed spending time at his second home in Palm Desert, CA.

Darrell was a person of faith, generosity, and humility. For the past forty-eight years, he was a grateful member of a twelve-step program. He formed strong and enduring friendships with others on this journey. He was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. He had a lifetime of achievements of which his family is so proud.

Darrell was a loving husband to Judy and devoted father to Koren, Trent (Jenny) and Dean. He was a doting grandfather (papa) to Kailynn, Ashley, Emily and Justin. His grandchildren were his greatest joy.

Darrell is survived by his best friends and brothers, Myron (Lynn), Velmer (Cheryl), and his sister Beryl (Gary). He is also survived by numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Gerald and Lorraine and his sister Lawayne.

A special thank you to the nurses and doctors at the Foothills Country Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE, 12700 Macleod Trail South (at Lake Fraser Gate), on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with a reception to follow.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes can be made directly to the Foothills Country Hospice, (www.countryhospice.org).