We Remember
STEPHENS, Kevin John
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, partner and friend. Kevin was born in Red Deer, Alberta to Bill Stephens (Lori) and Diana Reynolds (Bruce).
Kevin lived a life full of exuberance, passion, generosity and kindness. When Kevin was a boy he learned to play guitar. Music would always be a love for Kevin and many years later would inspire Kevin to play his ukulele all over the world. Kevin was involved in air cadets as a boy, as well as hockey and baseball.
It was at age 18, when Kevin discovered a passion for diving and the water. He became an accomplished dive instructor, which took him all over world. The love for travel then inspired Kevin to become a tour guide as well. He was 25 when he worked for a year for Tucan Travel in Asia. He took people to six countries for 49 day trips. It was on his first excursion that he met his love and partner, Rhiannon, who then continued to journey with Kevin through life.
Kevin was a man with strong humanitarian desires. Throughout his world travels, Kevin always took the time to leave the country better than when he arrived.
Through heroic measures on a beach in Kelowna, Kevin’s heart was able to hang on for three days, in order to provide organ donation to many people. It was always his desire to help make a difference, even in the end.
Kevin leaves to mourn his parents, partner Rhiannon, sister Sarah, brother Justin, brother Gavin, aunts, uncles, grandparents and nieces. He also leaves to mourn numerous friends in over 45 countries.
A Celebration of Kevin’s Life will be held at Willow Park Church, 439 Highway 33 West, Kelowna, BC on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a marine preservation organization, which will be announced on the “We Love You Kevin” Facebook page.
The family would like to thank Carolyn of Victim Services. The attending RCMP, Rescue Services, the helicopter pilot, paramedics and the two paddle boarders who gave everything to helping try and save Kevin. Because of these people, the family had Kevin for three extra days, as well as the six people who benefitted from Kevin’s organ donation. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Location
Willow Park Church
What a beautiful, but heart wrenching announcement to have to make. I didn’t know Kevin, but through close friends of his, and I offer my deepest condolences for his loss to his family and friends. What a wonderful young man to be so generous in his life while living it, and then again when leaving it. I am truly so sorry for your loss of one so loved.
We did not know Stephen, we were at Paul’s Tomb Sunday morning hike and were shocked and saddened to read the news. Our deepest condolences to the family; our thoughts and prayers are with you. Seems like he was a wonderful young man, gone too soon. Dal and Surinder Bains
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your son.
We never got to meet Kevin, but I remember when our son, Sebastien was going to Australia with him. We were so full of apprehension to see our son go so very far away. Sebastien told us, if there was ever a guy that was trustworthy and perfect to go with, it would be Kevin. We’ve always appreciated Kevin for being there with our son. Our hearts are so heavy along with yours. God bless
Dear Bill, we were so sorry to hear about Kevin and wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. By the sounds of his obituary, he was an amazing young man, and will be missed dearly… Hugs from us….
We are so sorry for your indescribable loss. Kevin was clearly loved and admired by his family and friends. What a gift to have a son who touched the lives of so many, including one of our own. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Lori – We are neighbours and though we don’t know each other very well I wanted to express my condolences on the loss of Kevin. I did not know Kevin but I sure would have like to have met him. He sounds like a wonderful, young man that did so very much in what was too short a life. I am always saddened when I hear that a young person has lost their life and this is so very close to home. We have sons close to the same age. Our thoughts are with you today.
I’m so sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing Diane.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so very very sorry to hear of your lose and if there is eny way we can help let us know you are in our thoughts and prayers