My True Companion

Today I lost my husband, best friend and soul mate. He battled this horrible disease with strength and dignity and passed away this evening surrounded by friends and family.

Thank you all again for your support, love and prayers. He touched so many lives as a loving son, brother, husband, father, friend and even simple acquaintance.

Funeral arrangements are being made and will be posted once finalized.

We will miss you Dan. Always. I do already.

All our love, Dan Renee & Audrey xox

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About Dan

I am an average guy battling a not so average disease called Stage 4 Colon Cancer. I was born in 1974 in Richmond, BC and moved to Calgary, AB in 1986 - where I still reside. I started this blog in November of 2013. So I have some catching up to do. I write this for my many wonderful family members and friends who have supported me throughout my life. But, appreciation beyond words goes to my wife, my mom, my dad and my sister. You are my sole. Most importantly this is for my daughter. My little rumplebum. To share in parts of my life's journey once you are old enough and to remember our time together. I love all of you, Dan

30 thoughts on “My True Companion

  1. Renee and Audrey,
    Although we knew it was coming it still pierces our hearts. We’re so sad and sorry for your(and our)loss. All our love goes out to you
    Ron and Erika

  2. Renee and Audry,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Dan was such a wonderful man. He will live on in our hearts and memories forever. ❤️

  3. Our hearts skipped a beat when we heard the news. Love and strength to you all. Wishing you peace and comfort in all of the precious memories. Love Todd, Renée, Paige and Grayson. Xo

  4. So sorry Renee – as always we’re thinking of you and Audrey.

    Dan did put up a great fight. He’ll always be Dan the Man!

    Love
    Jermaine & Ash

  5. I cannot begin to describe how sad I am for your loss Renee and Audrey, also to the rest of Dan’s family. Today we all lost an amazing person, a wonderful friend and all around great man. Thank you Dan for all you taught and gave me in life. I will miss you dearly.

  6. So terribly sorry Renee. I have so many wonderful memories of Danny growing up with Mark. Sending love to you and Audrey, Sharon ,Steve, Carly and your family.

  7. So very very sorry Renee, he had a wonderful way of making everyone feel special. He will be missed by so many people. You, he and Audrey are the strongest people I know.

  8. My brother passed away with his mom, dad, sister and wife at his side and 15 friends and family close by. I know that another 50 could have been there as well as Dan touched the lives of so many people. He will leave a big hole in our lives.

    1. Hello Carly. I’m so sorry for your loss. We love Dan and he will always be with us. Love always…the schedewitz’s

  9. I was thinking of him right around that time…….alot. Thank you Dan, for saying hi. He’s only leading the way, as my dad says. We will all be with him soon, and he’s right now hanging out with cousin David, uncle Bob, Grandma and Grampa. It will be a joy when one day we are all together again. In a blink of an eye, they say……. I love you all.

  10. Renee and Audrey, I am very sorry for such a great loss that will affect you forever. Dan put up a great fight and is a true hero to many of us. His strength and love for you two helped him make it till Christmas. He will always be watching over you. Love Auntie Lorraine

  11. im a friend of a friend and have started to read this blog. What a sweet memory for you and your daughter. Praying for comfort and peace during this time of loss. Stay strong. Your husband would have wanted you to. (((Hugs)))

  12. Renee, I am so sorry to read that Dan passed away. I went to high school with Dan and he was always a joy to be around. My thoughts are with you and your family.

    Leigh-Ann

  13. Dear Rene and Audrey, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like Dan put up a great fight. You have many great memories together from all the pictures I’ve seen. Dan is now in heaven in a feeling of peace and will be watching over you. Let the great memories bring you a source of comfort and know that Dan will always be with you in your hearts. Your family and friends will help you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

  14. How lucky Dan was to have such a caring, loving family, to help him along this fight. You all gave him the strength to hang on for Xmas. Audrey is left with wonderful memories and love and support from you all. Thinking of you all

  15. Renee, I am so so sorry. Please know that I am here for you anytime and will be thinking of you. Dan will be remembered forever for his huge smile and positive energy that he always carried around with him. Funny as hell too. Privileged to have known him. Xo

  16. My heart goes out to you both and the families. My heart breaks for you all, I prayed and hoped for a miracle but it never came. Never will understand but you now have a angel watching over you. I’m out if town for a week but you will be in my thoughts. Again I’m so sorry. Love Karen

  17. Renee and Audrey,
    Please know that every interaction I had with Dan was positive and friendly.
    Every time Dan walked away,He left me smiling.
    I am very sorry for your loss.
    You have an angel forever to watch over you both.

    Elaine/Alan Shenton’s mom

  18. I’m really very so sorry for your loss. I knew Dan from school and his positive attitude and his bright happy smile has always been embedded in my memory. Know that he touched many lives and that he will be greatly missed.

  19. Renee and Audrey,
    Deepest condolences to you two and the whole family. Dan will be missed by so many, a true sign of his strong character and wonderful personality.

  20. You do not know me but my heart breaks for you, Renee, Audrey, family and friends of Dan Wood. Danny, as I knew him back in Jr./Sr. High, was definitely a person one does not ever forget – memories of him take me right back to the good ol’ days. I’m sad for the time taken away from all of you (and him) – he was clearly in a good place and needed more time here! May you and his loved ones gain strength from his spirit when the sadness seems too much to bear! The world needs more Dan Woods, may he rest in peace.

  21. Nothing worse than coming off holiday to hear news like this! Renee, I am so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. He was a good friend in high school and I’d pop in and see him at the Ferg. It was always so good to see his brilliant smile. What a good man, such a loss. I will miss him. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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