Obituary of Steve Townsend

Obituary With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Son and Friend, Stephen Lyle Townsend (Tank). Steve passed away May 28, 2023, in Prince George, BC at 57 years of age. He was born August 27, 1965, in Vancouver, BC and was the first child born to parents Don and Irene Townsend. Steve is known for his love of sports. You would often find him on the ball diamond with his baseball team the Strikers, on the ice playing hockey, or relaxing with family and friends with a rod in hand trying to make that big catch. His love of baseball and hockey started at a young age when living in Kamloops, BC. A passion he carried on into his adult years when he started coaching. They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and this is definitely the case when it came to Steve’s professional career. He worked along side his father Don surveying until 2000 and then moved on to work for McElhanney in Fort St. John, BC for 23 years. His years of service show his dedication to his profession and his loyalty to the McElhanney company. Steve is predeceased by his grandparents Anna & Frank and Ursula & Norm , Joy Townsend (mother to son Gavon), niece Kayla, Aunt Lynn and best friends Guy, Reg (forever known as the three amigos). Steve will be fondly remembered by his loving wife Angie, his beloved children Gavon, Shelbie, Dana and Paige, parents Don and Irene, siblings Scott (Dee) and Kim (Brent), grandchildren Brooklynn, Blake, Teigan, Kartier, Madeleine, Ameliyah, and Sterling, aunt Donela, nieces and nephews Keisha, Jayce, Nicole and Michael, and Elizabeth (grandmother to Gavon). The family will forever be grateful for close friends Terry and Trevor who never left Steve’s side, thank you. We will forever remember Steve’s smile, his incredible sense of humour and his ability to be gentle and kind to everyone around him. His legacy will live on in those he loved most, and his memory will carry with each of us every time we find ourselves doing something that Steve loved. Family invites you to join them for a celebration of Steve’s life Friday, June 16th at 2:00 pm at the Charlie Lake Community Church. In true Steve fashion we ask for you to wear your favourite Hawaiian shirt and bring your fondest memories to share with the family. Those wishing to make donations in his memory can do so to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Cancer Treatment Fund. Those wishing to join family via live stream can do so Friday, June 16th at 2:00pm by clicking here. Services Celebration of Life Friday June 16, 2023 2:00 PM Charlie Lake Community Church Old Hope Rd. Charlie Lake, BC V0C1H0