Keith passed peacefully with his family by his side on March 8, 2025, in the Palliative Care Unit at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Born to Geoffrey and Joan Homer in Victoria on March 6th 1947, Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Dean, sons Christopher (Yvette) and Geoffrey (Denise), brothers Garth (Penny) and Bruce, and grandchildren Ethan, Ava, Dominic, Trinity, Joel, and Miles.
Keith was blessed with a great sense of humour, and relished telling stories of carefree childhood spent growing up in Cadboro Bay. His fondest memories were of family trips – spent as both a child and a parent – and he never stopped selflessly giving to friends and family. He will be missed.
The family would like to thank the team of healthcare providers who cared for Keith over the years, including Dr. Jana DeBruyn, Dr. Sun Han Phang, Dr. Nelson Svorkdal, Dr. Corisande Baldwin, Dr. Jim Stockdill, and the incredible staff in 8 South PCC.
No service by request (Keith wouldn’t have it any other way). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Garth Homer Foundation.
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On behalf of the 1963 Shawnigan Lake Boys School graduating class, I offer our our most sincere condolences to the Homer family for your tragic loss. We were all grateful Keith was able to attend our 60th class reunion in 2023 and will miss him dearly in 2033.
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the Homer family, particularly to those I have known through Glenlyon/GNS. Keith was always such a happy gentleman and a real pleasure to have known.
So sad to learn of Keith’s passing. Despite his health challenges, he was always up for a chat and an update on our many friends that we shared in common. His trademark smile was always present. Keith and Dean have always been close friends of our family for many years and he will be missed.
Donna and I send our condolences and wish Dean and family strength moving forward.
Keith was a constant friend and wonderful really brilliant person——superb sense of humor and kindness always. My thoughts are with Dean and the family.
Ancient Victoria connection between the Nation and Homer families. From my parents Dagmar and John ‘s friendship with Geoff and Joan to growing up with Bruce primarily , brothers Keith and Garth , each at our respective private schools though peripheral were always present in my childhood memories. Sending thoughts on behalf of siblings and myself to Bruce and family . Théa ( grew up as Deborah ) nation