Obituary of Derek Kenyon BRIGHTON
December 17, 1996 - Calgary, Alberta
November 15, 2020 - Calgary, Alberta
Derek Kenyon Brighton, beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the age of 23 years.
Derek was born in Calgary, Alberta, on December 17, 1996, to Shelly and Steve Brighton.
Derek attended Belvedere Parkway Elementary, Thomas B Riley and Bowness High schools. Derek’s personality and spirit were contagious and as a result he made numerous close and dear friendships.
Derek accomplished much through his short life. Derek and his family were particularly proud of the courage he displayed in seeking help and graduating from the Dream Centre Men’s Addiction Recovery Program. Derek and his family were extremely proud of the skills he learned working in the trades and at woodworking.
Derek had a passion for cooking and aspirations of attending culinary school. He enjoyed swimming, skateboarding and spending time outdoors with his high school friends. He also enjoyed outdoor activities with his friends, and also with the staff of Raido House. Derek also possessed an uncanny fascination with rap music.
Derek’s most memorable vacation was visiting Disney World with his family. He also loved spending time with his relatives in British Columbia and wanted to move to be closer to them.
Derek’s favourites sayings included spreading various and unproven conspiracy theories and often quoted the Illuminati. He will be most remembered for his ability to make family and friends laugh despite the circumstances.
Derek is survived by his parents, Steve and Shelly, sister Kaitlyn, grandfather Paul, auntie Heather, and cousin Hunter all of Calgary, Alberta.
Derek is also survived by his uncle Darrel, auntie Linda, cousin Sophia, grandparents Darrel and Terri, all of Vancouver, British Columbia; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Derek was predeceased by his grandmother’s Marleen and Marilyn.
FOOTPRINTS
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed
he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene he noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand: one belonging
to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of
his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very
lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he
questioned the LORD about it:
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow
you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when
I needed you most you would leave me."
The LORD replied:
"My son, my precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
A Private Family Service was held for Derek. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Derek Kenyon Brighton’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.
In living memory of Derek Brighton, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.
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