1940 — 2022

Eldon (Daryl) Smeeton was a gentle, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022 leaving his family with a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Daryl was predeceased by his parents Mildred and Ed, 10 of 11 siblings, his son, Brian and grandson, Devon. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 61 years, Sharon, son Ed (Antoniette) and daughter Deborah and brother Gord, grandchildren Daryl (Lindsey), Derrick (Jessica), Olivia (Shak) and Tyler and their father Jeff as well as Brian’s partner Coney, Great Grandchildren Liam, Saylor, Zirayah, Deacon and Savanna as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Daryl was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan February 21st 1940. He was the 7th of the 11 children. He met Sharon – the love of his life and best friend in 1954 and the two were together ever after. The two travelled throughout BC, Dawson City and to South America as they followed Daryl’s work. He was a winchman on the gold dredges. The family eventually settled in Kamloops, BC to continue raising their children. After their children were grown, Daryl and Sharon became foster parents to kids with special needs which brought them great joy before making the difficult decision to fully retire.

Daryl and Sharon were “snowbirds” and travelled to Arizona every winter for 3 years where they made many friends. In the summers they visited with their children and their families. Daryl’s favourite past time was spending time with Sharon. The two were near constant companions and never tired of each others company.

Daryl was deeply loved and a friend to all he met. No one ever had a bad word to say about him. He truly was a sweet man. He will be greatly missed by his family who were blessed beyond measure to have him as a partner, parent and grandparent.

The Smeeton family would like to thank Dr. Amanda Bosman, Interior Health Care Aides and the staff at Royal Inland Hospital who provided exceptional care under difficult circumstances.

In lieu of flowers donations in Daryl’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or in support of Dementia and Alzheimer’s research would be gratefully appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-05-24
• Location : Kamloops