We Remember
LITTLECHILDS, Kevin James
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Kevin’s journey started a new adventure on September 18, 2020, where he is in divine sleep, now awaiting Jesus’ return. He has left so many friends, family and loved ones behind who will have to catch up and join him in their own time. Kevin is survived by his high school sweetheart of 23 years, Dawn; his two amazing children Hayden and Isla; his father Ken (Linda) Littlechilds; his mother Kathy (Daniel Quintal); and his brother Kris (Jonathan Wu).
A spirited and strong-willed little boy, Kevin got into a lot of trouble with his brother Kris cleaning up behind. Kevin was intuitive, kind-hearted and passionate about helping others, teaching both inside and outside the classroom. His childhood experiences and his wild younger years allowed him to empathize and connect with children and youth in particular who were having a challenging time. He chose his mission statement and helped others find theirs, either formally or informally through his actions. It reads “I am a Courageous, Trusting Man of Adventure, Laughing with GOD in a Constant Discovery of an Authentic Life, Freely Teaching and Empowering Others.” Kevin believed that any subject could and should be discussed. He enjoyed teaching kids and adults about his cancer journey. He graciously and openly discussed his brain cancer, treatments, faith, and death, focusing on life rather than the diagnosis. He believed EVERY moment was a teachable moment, and this helped every person around him, especially his young children. We will likely continue learning from Kevin throughout our lives.
Kevin’s journey would not have been so positive without the exceptional support and guidance of many people including Dr. Greg Dueck, Dr. Mary Wall, Dr. Germain, Dr. Macmillan, Dr. Govender, Dr. Yavin, Dr. Scott Williamson. Kevin appreciated every person who had a hand in his experience, whether you sanitized the handle he touched, made his food, supported his family, provided his care and treatment, or worked behind the scenes at BC Cancer – Kelowna and KGH. These included employees in DI/MRI, 4W, 3E, ICU, including clerks, nurses, pharmacy staff, secretaries, care aides, house moms, support service workers, counsellors, home care, hospice, emergency personnel, and more.
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, a private family service was held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:00 am. Since we know that so many family, friends and former students would have liked to have attended Kevin’s service, it is available to view Livestream (see below).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following: Okanagan Christian School at www.ocskelowna.com/Giving (choose option 1 for gifts made in Kevin’s memory), 1035 Hollywood Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1X 4N3. OCS was the only school where Kevin worked as a teacher; BC Cancer Foundation, Patient Emergency Fund at bccancerfoundation.com/ways-donate/gift-memory (Specify this is “In Memory of Kevin Littlechilds”), The Patient Emergency Fund provides support to patients for expenses not usually covered while someone is undergoing cancer treatment, such as travel, local transportation, personal bills, accommodation, medications, dental care and rehabilitation services, which can amount to thousands of dollars for those who do not have other forms of coverage.
THIS SERVICE WILL BE LIVESTREAMED/BROADCAST ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 AT 10:00 AM
We are so very sorry for your loss Dawn – you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You and Kevin have always held a special place in my heart for being there for my girl when she was sick and way to far away for me to help. The girls always enjoyed Kevins classes as he always made them so fun. We will continue to pray for you and your family as you go through this next stage of the journey.
Sending you love and prayers
Randy & Bonnie deVries
Our condolences to you and family 😪
I am thankful for the years we had Kevin as Brandon’s teacher, and when I helped Pat in the library, I always enjoyed his visits, they where always longer then I thought they should be, I would ask ” do you have a class now?, His reply was yes(pause), I would pause and give him a questionable look 🤔 should you be there then? His reply was, they’re fine , they will be fine for awhile 😄
So we kept visiting, we had great chats in his class room about Brandon’s progress in his class, always enjoyed parent/teacher meetings, he would talk about different books he liked, movies and charities that played in the movies, he was a wise man!
I gave him a headset holder, when we where at SV after church, he was struggling to unwind them from his backpack, so I took mine out of my purse and unwound mine and gave it to him, he was wondering what I would do with mine, I told him, I would pick up another one 😊 he then told me that he walked along the path way up/down hwy 33.
Dawn and family, we will miss Kevin, hold you close in our prayers🙏
Dear Dawn and family. Deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your precious Husband, Father, Lover and best friend. He will be so dearly missed……Love to you all….until we see him again. ❤🙏
I knew Kevin through my daughter’s Esther and Andrea (Nagy). He was a wonderful teacher who cared for each student. Kevin will be missed by all. Condolences to Dawn, Hayden and Isla and the rest of the family. Hugs and prayers. We all look forward to Jesus coming when we will again see Kevin and all of our loved ones again. Where there will be no sickness, death or parting ever again. Hugs and prayers to each of you! Love you all! Keep the memories ever with you. It is the only way to keep going other than first and foremost Jesus who gives us the strength for each day!
Dawn I wish I could have been there to offer hugs. You and the kids can always use the Canada food guide to light a campfire. Kevin is off to his next adventure and at peace finally. Take time for you. Please call me anytime 2502580205.
Dear Dawn, Hayden and Isla, so sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. I taught Kevin grades 5 and 6 at Newbrook School. Kevin was an enthusiastic student who I really enjoyed having in my class. We became friends on Facebook in 2010 and I’ve followed his journey since then. His life has been so inspirational to so many including me. My deepest condolences to you. Please pass my condolences to Kris and his parents.
I am so sorry Dawn, Hayden, and Isla for your loss. Kevin was a true delight – I enjoyed many conversations with him in the hallways of the school. We could always share things openly and authentically – he could always make me laugh. His love for family and Jesus was so inspirational. Kevin made a real impact on my brother – the one time he joined me at Son Valley was the rededication your family made thru baptism – your family was a true testimony to him. My heart goes out for you at this time and I am so blessed to have known Kevin.
Our sincere condolences to you Dawn, Hayden and Isla. ❤️🙏
We are all awaiting the resurrection of God! Oh what a day that will be!!
Love and prayers to you all!
The Colburns
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dawn, Hayden and Isla. We will remember Kevin for the happy, pleasant person he was. God bless you all. Love. Fred & Margaret
My condolences to your family. Sending healing hugs Kevin is my cousin and he will be missed oxoxox
Our deepest condolences Dawn.
So sorry for your loss….thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Dear Dawn, Hayden and Isla,
We are very saddened to hear Kevin passed away. We will remember Kevin for the time he did Ukrainian day at his school. He did an incredible job organizing this special event. May his memory be eternal.
Dawn and Family,
My Condolences. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of Love. <3
Heartfelt condolences to you and the girls. I know you have the strength to carry on Kevin’s love of family with the girls. I wish you peace and serenity knowing you travelled this path with Kevin.
There are no words that can express the sadness we feel for your loss, our deepest condolences. 🙏
Dawn and family im so sorry to hear of your loss of Kevin. I remember him always smiling and kind back in highschool.