WILLIAM “KEITH” COLE
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving
family, Keith passed away at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg on Monday
April 8, 2013 following a lengthy illness.
Keith will be greatly missed by his
loving wife of 55 years, Beryl (nee Harvey); two sons, Darrell and Dwayne; four
grandchildren, Krysel, William, Rowan, and Logan; daughter-in-law Tracey; older
brother, Fred and younger brother, Jim.
On March 2, 1931 Keith was born in
Elkhorn, MB to Frederick William Cole and Edythe Margaret Cole (nee
Crosby). He was predeceased by his
parents and two sisters, Linda (2010) and Betty (2012).
Keith had a wonderful childhood,
being raised on the farm near Reeder, MB, playing hockey, baseball, and horseback
riding. He enjoyed hunting and trapping
in the Miniota Valley, especially while on the back of his favourite horse,
Prince. Later, while living in Yorkton,
Keith particularly enjoyed hunting out of his cabin in Hudson Bay, SK.
At age 22, Keith left his rural
roots behind to seek employment. His
early years were spent with architectural firms, starting with Storey &
Marvin Architects in Regina, Munroe & Matthews Architects in Yorkton,
Pratt, Lindgren, Snyder & Tomcej in Winnipeg, before settling with
Transport Canada Airports Branch (Public Service).
After Keith and his family settled
in Winnipeg in 1969, he enjoyed curling and coaching hockey. It was during this time he designed and built
the family home. Following his retirement in 1991 archery, hunting, and painting
with the St. Vital Art Group, as well as spending time with his family, became
his primary interests. A man who put family before all, Keith’s dedication will
never be forgotten by those he loved most.
On Saturday, April 13, 2013 Keith’s
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., in The United Church in Meadowood,
1111 Dakota Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations in
Keith’s memory can be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot
Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Home & Crematorium, www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com,
204 – 897 - 4665.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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