MOFFAT, Derrick Roland Stephen: It is with deepest regret and immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Derrick Roland Stephen Moffat on the morning of December 1st, 2014, after a brief and valiant struggle with a re-occurrence of esophageal cancer. Derrick is greatly missed by his loving wife Donna, his mother Annie Moffat, mother-in-law Martha Davidson, and his sisters and brothers, Valerie and Jeffrey Moffat, Terry, Cathy and Tammy Davidson and Mike and Susan Parks. He also left behind an army of family, friends, students and co-workers who miss him daily and mourn his loss keenly. Derrick (Tiny) was an imposing figure at 6'8" tall, who could appear intimidating. However, his appearance belied a caring and gentle heart. Funny, filled with imagination and generous of spirit Derrick was a loving husband, loyal friend and dedicated teacher. His chosen profession and true passion was cooking and he dedicated his life to the preparation and sharing of food with family, friends and customers. He graduated from high school in Chase, B.C. and at the age of 17 enrolled immediately at VCC to pursue his education and apprenticeship in Vancouver, B.C. He worked in Vancouver in several establishments, including Someplace Else Restaurant, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre Restaurant, Horizon's on Burnaby Mountain, The University Club and the prestigious Vancouver Club. In 1999 he left Vancouver to take a position in the Culinary Arts Program with the University College of the Cariboo, now Thompson Rivers University. A skilled chef and consultant, Derricks career included many highlights, cooking for Prime Ministers, Heads of State and top CEOs, but catering weddings for friends, providing sumptuous feasts for festive family occasions, taking students on field trips to compete in various events, to Whitehorse to cook for the BC and Yukon Winter Games or to Whistler to cook for the Olympics were his favorite moments, because he could truly share his love of food and his passion for all things culinary in a very real and intimate way. As anyone who knew Derrick knows, good food, good music and good stories were the reward for a job well done .... and so, to honour a life well lived, we will gather at his most recent workplace, the Culinary Arts building on the campus of Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. for a Celebration of Life ceremony followed by what may prove to be the largest kitchen party ever. At that time we will announce the creation of an award in his name for students enrolled in the Culinary program, a tangible reminder of his dedication to his students and his commitment to his profession. Should you wish to make a contribution to this fund, in lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to the Thompson Rivers Foundation, (either by cheque or online) clearly marked the "Derrrick Moffat Coeur d'Or Culinary Arts Award", alternately, you may also bring your donations to the life Celebration in January. Please ensure all donations include your name and contact information. Memorials and other information can be found by searching on the Schoening's website: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com or on Facebook at DC Moffat. I look forward to seeing many of his friends and colleagues there and in the meantime, on behalf of myself, his mum and his brothers and sisters, thank you for your expressions of sorrow and support, and your continued offers of assistance. We all appreciate them more than words can express. In shared sorrow and loss, Donna Moffat
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