Daniel FERVORN Obituary

FERVORN, Daniel: Daniel Fervorn age 70 died on January 29, 2022. At his home in Christina Lake with his wife Karan of 34 years and dog Blue at his side. Dan was a very private and gentle man. It is difficult to share his beauty and sensitivity in a few short paragraphs. I will try my best. A friend commented, "Dan was the most interesting man he had met". Another said "if anyone is going to find out what happens after we die, it will be Dan and he will find a way to let us know." Dan was a true polymath with curiosity for and knowledge of things from UFC/MMA, hockey, to literature, music the arts and sciences. He spent his life learning. What excited him was sharing what he had learned. Dan's incredible memory gave him the ability to recite/share information immediately and many months or years later. He retained it all. Often saying that this kind of memory was both a gift and a curse. As it also caused him to remember most conversations and events. Dan's skills and abilities were vast He had a life long love of coffee. Being a true "caffienist". In his later years he perfected roasting his own coffee beans that we had sourced. He could pull the perfect shot. Drinking espresso/cappucino had a process. Milk chocolate in your cheek melting while you sip your coffee. A friend commented that she could recall "the look on Dan's face enjoying his coffee while the flavour of chocolate was lingering." People looked forward to coming to our home. In our home having coffee was an experience. Dan was an incredible musician. He started playing the upright bass in his high schools orchestra. As a teen he played bass with Times Children. Then he became the bassist in Strange Movies for four years. Two of which were at The Ace of Clubs in Bermuda. Dan's last professional bass playing was with the Sky Blues/Bob Stewart Band out of Nelson. Then he met me and was diverted to working in mental health. A job like all things he excelled. Dan was a composer of music and poetry. He could play a variety of instruments. Bass guitar acoustic/slide/keyboards. He won a Canada Arts Council grant in his late 20's for music that he had written and recorded. He did not enjoy performing and preferred being a solitary musician or being in a studio.. In the last 30 years, he continued to hone his playing. Focusing on fingerstyle blues guitar. Learning the history of and important contributors to the blues. His playing had a tone that was unique to him. Dan had a love of all things cedar. He created our beautiful home and garden. Designing, building, creating but never feeling it was quite finished. Like most things he said it was in process. It was always wonderful when he would get a new idea. His creativity had no limits and no bounds. We were always on a quest of quality improvement. In all things art, music, food, drink. Our home was full of laughter, often with the silliest of things, especially with each other. The last years as Dan's health declined, he continued to learn. Science, humanities, music. YouTube was a constant source of new information. Dan's interest in American politics was satiated by reading/following Twitter. Luckily, Twitter also had some positive things, like Dodo. Many positive videos of rescued animals. He shared it all. Frequently calling me to come see the latest video.These were some lovely moments. He would often say, "I can't die yet there is so much more to learn". He also felt he had a full life with lots of interesting experiences, music, sailing across the Atlantic in a hurricane, travel, a pursuit of truth/information, joy of food and drink. Too many interests and experiences to share in this brief missive. Dan's love of cedar led him to choose his final resting place. A beautiful handmade cedar box, he called his "forever home." He set up the room so that this beautiful piece of art would stand out on its own. It is made more beautiful knowing that he is inside. Dan enjoyed his small family, dog Blue, and cat Oedipus He leaves the most beautiful home, yard, art, music and writings. A love for and belief in those lucky enough to be held close wether in thought or proximity. We would like to thank the Physicians and their staff who were available to assist at anytime. Grand Forks home care nurses Sandra Dorgelo and Laura Unsworth with their continued support over many months. Friends Louise Fitzgerald and family, Jen Fenn, the deMolitors, Marina McBride and Dean Schutz who were there when we needed them.