We Remember
Schatz, Derek Cameron
January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970
Passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the age of 24. Survived by his loving wife Christina, daughter Annelee, step-son Ethan, mother Carolyn Schatz (Bruce Vermee), father Larry Schatz (Rhonda), brother Brett (Brittani) and their daughter Ali, sister Kaelynn, grandparents Tony and Mabel Maten. Derek will also be greatly missed by his beloved Poochi and extended family. Growing up Derek had a passion for baseball and hockey and through these sports he touched many lives. As he grew older so did his love of the outdoors. He spent many weekends camping, cliff diving and enjoying the company of his many close friends and loving family. Words cannot express how much we will miss our beloved son, father, husband, brother and best friend to so many. You may be gone but you will always be in our hearts. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:00 am at Evangel Church 3261 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC.
Service
Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:00 am
Location
Evangel Church
Carolyn and family, there are not any words that we can say to you right now that will ease your pain. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
My Condolences go out to the Schatz Family during this difficult time. RIP Derek
Carolyn, I can’t imagine the pain you are going through. I am sorry about your lost.
Caroline,Bruce and family: Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
Larry Carolyn Brett and family
We want you all to know that we are thinking of you. May time heal the pain and all the great memories sooth your hearts
Carolyn my heart goes out to you and your family.
We are in Newfoundland right now, and I just stumbled across the obituary. Please accept our deepest sympathies. I pray that you will find the strength to get you thru this very difficult time.
ALTHOUGH WE NEVER GOT TO MEET DEREK, WE KNOW IN OUR HEARTS HE WAS THE TRUE LOVE OF OUR GRANDDAUGHTER AND WILL BE SO GREATLY MISSED.. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE SCHATZ FAMILY AND CHRISTINA`S FAMILY. REST IN PEACE DEREK. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AS YOU ENDURE THE SAD DAYS AHEAD. KEEP THE FOND MEMORIES OF DEREK IN YOUR HEART AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE NEAR….OUR SINCERE SYNPATHY TO ALL. DON AND MARY RUSTON (CHRISTI`S ONTARIO GRANDPARENTS)
Although we never got to meet Derek, we know in our hearts he was the true love of our granddaughter and will be sorrifully missed.Our hearts go out to the entire Swatz family and Christie’s family. Rest in peace Derek. May all your fond memories of Derek keep him ever close to your hearts. The road ahead is goind to be hard but may God be with you to help you through it. Our love and sincerest synpathy to all……Don and Mary Ruston (Christi’s Ontario grandparents) .
Derek was an amazing man whose smile brightened many lives including my own, he has touched my heart with his loving and kind ways. My condolences go out to the Schats family and also to Christina, remember hun Always together, Never apart, Maybe by distance but Never by heart. Derek you will FOREVER be loved.
Carolyn and Family..I have just heard the tragic news of Derek’s passing. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you always…Brian and Valerie
Carolyn Iam so sorry to here about your son, my thoughts are with you. Please take care.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Larry. This has been a really bad year!
Thinking of you at this sad time
Aunt Betty
My sincere sympathy to the Schatz family
May memories of Derek help in the months ahead to heal your sad hearts and lessen the pain.
Schatz Family,Please know you are in our hearts,thoughts and prayers at this diffacult time!
The West Family
With deepest sympathy,please know you are in our thought and prayers.
Cam & Laurie West
Thoughts and prayers with you at this difficult time.
Carolyn and family:
We were very sorry to hear of Derek’s passing. Nobody wants to see their child go before the parents do.
We can only express our deepest sympathy for everyone close to Derek at this time.
We hope you remain strong and PLEASE … know we all care !!!
Sincerely,
Grant & Wendy Snow
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time.
Carolyn & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared with Derek comfort all of you now and in the difficult time ahead. So sorry for your loss. Judy Krehbiel (Girling) & Family
Carolyn and Larry and Brett and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karen Lofgren (Crowell)
so sorry to hear of your loss Carolyn, i cannot imagine the pain you must feel. you are in my thoughts and prayers
My thoughts are with everyone during this time. My brother thought very highly of your son/brother/husband. I hope you guys are staying strong during this time and know that he will always be smiling down on you..
Carolyn and Larry,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. It seems like yesterday when Derek and Branden used to play together after school at Glenmore. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Garry and Karen Cairns
Larry and Brett we are so sad to hear the news our hearts are with you all at this sad time.Derek touch us all and will be missed.
Larry, Carolyn and family
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all at this time. I cannot imagine the sorrow you must be feeling.
Don
Larry my prayers are with you and your family.I am so sorry for your lost.
I am so sorry, Carolyn, I just learned of Derek’s passing. My heart aches for you. I know there is nothing that anyone can say to ease your pain, just know that you have friends to lean on. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
We send our deepest condolences to the whole family. Larry and Rhonda, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Kathy Gerow
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. There no words that will ease the pain but take comfort in all those who love you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of such sadness.
Susan Einerssen
Larry and Carolyn;
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. I pray for your peace.
Ken Warren
Carolyn,
I just found out about your loss my thoughts and prayer are with you.
Rob Gordon
Our thoughts and prayers are with Carolyn, Larry and the rest of Derek’s family. You have lost a fine young man. We will miss him.
I’m so sorry to hear about Derek, Our thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Karen, Mark, Mike and Vicky Newsome