McNEILL, Daryl Raymond October 22, 1951 - September 6, 2013 At age 61. Father and husband died suddenly and too soon. Daryl leaves behind his soul mate, first and only love and bride of 40 years, Susan. He is survived by his greatly loved son, Greg McNeill (Heather) and precious grandchildren Hugh and Isobel; his cherished and devoted daughter Shannon Smirl (Jonathan), his treasured 1 year old granddaughter Piper Katherine, his 'namesake' whom he enjoyed teaching and making laugh. Much valued 'second son' through friendship, Kris Klumpner was an integral part of Daryl's life. Daryl was born to Donald and Marjorie McNeill in Matsqui, BC. He is survived by his oldest sister Pat Fraser (son Robbie and daughter Tracy), brother Bill/Dawna (son DJ, daughter Kim). Predeceased by youngest sister Ellen (husband Steve and children). Daryl moved to Haney, B.C. in Grade 10 where he met and fell in love with Susan, whom he was lovingly devoted to from that moment onwards. He graduated from BCIT with a marketing diploma but took to the road as a milkman for Dairyland, where he worked for nearly 20 years. In 1992 Daryl moved his family to Peachland to enjoy the Okanagan lifestyle. Daryl was a truck driver at heart and worked tirelessly driving daily throughout the Okanagan, making friends at all his business stops. Daryl was known to be honest, loyal, hardworking, kind, generous and highly principled. He prided himself foremost as a family man and always placed others' needs ahead of his own. He was an avid competitive bagpiper in his earlier years and always an admirer of the Scottish Golden Elixir - happy to share a wee dram of his impressive scotch collection with his friends and family. Daryl was the best imaginable husband, a compassionate and endlessly supportive father and friend. Daryl Raymond McNeill was a true gentleman and will be forever missed by all who knew him. A Memorial to honor Daryl's life will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Peachland United Church, 4421 - 4th Street; interment at the Peachland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Society or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077