It is with profound sadness that we announce Brian Maxwell Keith’s unexpected passing in Victoria on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the age of 72.
Brian is survived by his loving wife Connie Scheurer; two sons, Kevin and wife Sarah and Ken and wife Yolanda; and grandchildren Samantha, Suzanne, Brandan, Alexis, Brady, and Rylan.
Brian also leaves his four siblings Patty and husband Wayne, Arlene, Jodi and husband David, and Jim and wife Karla; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Brian is predeceased by his wife Lynn Keith and his parents Max and Peggy Keith.
Brian was born on March 28, 1945, in Fort Macleod, Alberta and grew up in Kamloops, BC. He graduated from Kamloops High School and joined the Bank of Montreal where he worked in a number of branches in BC and Alberta. Brian retired as Portfolio Quality Manager in Victoria, BC in 2006.
After retirement, Brian drove a school bus. He loved the children as much as they loved him. More recently, Brian was a volunteer with Cancer DriveLine, transporting patients to their appointments. Brian provided them with much comfort and support and felt honoured to be able to help.
Brian enjoyed traveling the world with Connie. Machu Picchu in Peru was especially memorable to him. One of Brian’s favourite places to rest and reflect was his brother Jim’s cabin at Needa Lake in the Cariboo region of BC.
Family and friends lovingly remember Brian as a kind and gentle man with a big heart and beautiful soul. Brian had a wonderful sense of humour and made everyone he met feel special. Brian, you are loved and deeply missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Victoria, BC on October 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens in Royal Oak, 4665 Falaise Drive. A celebration will also be held in Red Deer in November.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Cancer DriveLine Society, 550-2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4 http://www.cancerdriveline.ca/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Shirleen Neufeld, Red Deer, AB
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Cheryl & Al Rosnau Connie, At this time, words cannot express our sadness.
We wish we could be there to hold you close,
but we are holding you up in our prayers and trusting that
the Lord will carry you through. Every time we think of Brian,
which is often, our hearts are in pain. We will miss him terribly.With our love and sympathy,
Cheryl & Al
Connie – So sorry to hear of your loss and thinking of you during this difficult time.
Brian will be missed by many. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My Deepest Condolences,
Shirleen