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KEITH WOOD

Date of Passing: Jan 28, 2015

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KEITH WOOD January 27, 1943 - January 28, 2015 Peacefully, with his family at his bedside, Keith passed away early in the morning on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He had an intense but short battle with cancer. He did not suffer for long and he always had a positive attitude and maintained his sense of humour throughout. Keith is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lynda; their son Jeff, his wife Dina and their children Kamila and Jordan; son Steve, his wife Michelyn and their children Elle and Payne; daughter Tara and her partner Jason and their children Eva and Athena. He is also survived by his brother Tom and sister Linda and was predeceased by his brother Barry and sister Jean. Keith spent the majority of his life in Winnipeg. He was an avid athlete and grew up playing basketball and excelled at the high school level playing for Tec Voc. While at Tec Voc, he was the president of the school in his grade 12 year. He would continue to play senior men's basketball well into his 30s. Keith took up both golf and curling as an adult and especially loved being at the golf course. When he wasn't working or playing sports, Keith enjoyed watching his grandchildren's many school and sports activities. Keith started his professional career at Winnipeg Motors where he met Lynda. He worked his entire career in the automotive industry working for: Winnipeg Motors, Park Pontiac, Stadium Ford, Dominion Motors and finally at Keystone/Birchwood Ford until December 19, 2014. The family would like to thank longtime family friend and amazing care giver Clare Sanheim as she helped and guided us over the past weeks. We would also like to thank Dr. Dahliwal and the nursing staff at CancerCare Manitoba and the doctors and nursing staff at the Palliative Care Home Care Unit for all of their help over the past few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the W.R.H.A. Palliative Care Program or Before the Bridge Senior K9 Rescue. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Covenant Christian Reform Church, 653 Knowles Avenue, Winnipeg on Wednesday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m. Dr. James Stone from Chatanooga, Tennessee officiating. Reception to follow.
Publish Date: Jan 31, 2015

KEITH WOOD With great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Keith Wood on January 28, 2015. A longer obituary with service details will follow.
Publish Date: Jan 29, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2015

Condolences & Memories (38 entries)

  • Rest in Pease Keith. - Posted by: Dennis Morgan (Co-worker) on: Jun 20, 2015

  • Our sincere condolences to Lynda and the family. We were very surprised and saddened to hear of Keith's passing. I worked many years with Keith. He was a great guy and a valued employee. We are in AZ so we were unable to attend the service. - Posted by: Jim Slevin (Co-worker @ Stadium Ford & Keystone Ford) on: Feb 21, 2015

  • Linda and Family, Tommy and Linda - Keith was a really nice man. I was touched my his kindess of his loving sister Jean in her sickness. I moved away from Winnipeg 20 years ago and unfortunately have not seen my mother's family for time. My deepest sympathies, cousin Carol - Posted by: Caroline Curle (cousin) on: Feb 13, 2015

  • My sincere condolences to Lynda & family. Although I haven't seen Keith in many years I will remember him as a kind, generous, fun loving person. He will be missed. - Posted by: Gaynor Marks (Cousin) on: Feb 12, 2015

  • Our Sincere condolences to you, Lynda & family. Even though I haven't seen Keith in years, I will always remember his vivid smile and love of life. May you draw strength from all the love that surrounds you. - Posted by: Keri, Denis & Celeste Sabot (Friend of the family) on: Feb 07, 2015

  • Thinking of you and your family Lynda. Keith and you took the greatest care of a very special dog, 14 year old Lake St Martin evacuee Fido. So grateful to Keith for all the work he did to keep Fido safe by reinforcing the fence and bringing him back home when he Houdinied out. Sending you strength. I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: C O'Daly (Friend) on: Feb 04, 2015

  • Keith "Woody" you were such an awesome person to be around, you brought many smiles and laughter to a lot of people. I enjoyed your company and was very privileged to have known you and worked with you over the years Keystone/Birchwood. My condolences to the Wood family, you will be truly missed by all! - Posted by: Matt Osswald (Ozzy) (Co-worker/Friend) on: Feb 04, 2015

  • My sincere condolence to Lynda and family. - Posted by: Bryan Wood (Cousin) on: Feb 04, 2015

  • Our heartfelt condolences to Lynda, Jeff, Dina & family, Steve, Michelen & family and Tara, Jason & family. We were able to visit with Lynda and Keith before leaving and are so glad that we had that time with them. There are not many people that are liked and respected as Keith was, his loss will be felt for a long time by us all. Our thoughts are with you. We have wonderful memories starting with the "Donwood" days and the 45+ years since. He will always be remembered for his sense of humour and open friendship. Just so sorry that we could not be there today to remember Keith's life. - Posted by: Diana & Al Godfrey (long time family friends) on: Feb 04, 2015

  • Hi Steve, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I had the pleasure of playing some golf with him over the past few years and I can tell you it was such a pleasure getting to know him. He had a unique wit, a soft spoken manner, and you could tell he was so proud of his family. I know you must be proud of him too. He was such a gentleman. He will be missed. - Posted by: Denis Laliberte (Friend) on: Feb 03, 2015

  • Will miss you WOODY...You were a great person...My condolences to the WOOD family..Wayne Rice - Posted by: Wayne RICE (Co-Worker and Friend) on: Feb 03, 2015

  • Our sincere condolences to Lynda & family. Although it's been a while since we've seen Keith we will always remember the good times on Donwood Drive and the fun we all had on your trip east & to PEI, especially the chinese food we ordered. - Posted by: Stuart & Rhona Smythe (friends from New Brunswick) on: Feb 03, 2015

  • We are deeply saddened by the news of Keith's passing. He was a genuine, kind man with a wonderful, contagious laugh. I am truly lucky to have known him. We will miss him. Lynda and family, please know that we are thinking of you, sending our thoughts and condolences, as we think of Keith fondly. We are so sorry that we won't be able to attend the service. - Posted by: Matt Kozminski (friend) on: Feb 02, 2015

  • Heartfelt condolences to Steve and Jeff and the rest of the family. Saw your dad each time I went to Keystone, and he always spoke of 2 things: the grandkids, and the good old days when us kids played hockey at Gateway. - Posted by: Cory Ahlbaum () on: Feb 02, 2015

  • It was a pleasure to have known Keith. He will be missed. - Posted by: BRYAN BRIGHAM (CO-WORKER) on: Feb 02, 2015

  • Keith was by far the sweetest man you could ever know! His sense of humor was unbelievable and his heart was huge!! You would never see him without a smile on his face!! I will miss you so much Woody. My deepest condolences to Keith's Wife Lynda and his family. - Posted by: Tegan (Work Buddy ) on: Feb 02, 2015

  • I worked with Keith during the time when it was known as Keystone Ford. I worked at Budget Car & Truck Rental counter in Fastlane at that time. Keith's smile will never be forgotten as it brightened anyone's day. I know the loss of him will be felt by many. Sending his family my deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Lisa Munson (Co-Worker ) on: Feb 02, 2015

  • Speedy-NOT but a great putter and dedicated family man. We will miss his humour and jabs daily. Never in a rush. A great loss to all that knew him. Rest in peace buddy. Hugs to the family. Tears shed. - Posted by: Walter Christie (friend from Bel Acres and earlier Rossmere) on: Feb 02, 2015

  • Steve, Michelyn and family...my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time and know that you have the strength of family and friends around you to help you through the days ahead. Cherish all the wonderful memories...they last a lifetime. Take care. - Posted by: Cam Moskal (Friend) on: Feb 02, 2015

  • I only knew Keith about 2 1/2 years, when Lynda became my very first foster for Before the Bridge Senior K9 Rescue. Keith was always such a nice man. He had a way with the animals, he ignored them and they all wanted to be beside him. He even won Tommy Two Toes over the little Chi who did not like men. He will be missed, he did quite a lot of living between his dash. Lynda and her family are in my thoughts and in my prayers at this very sad time. - Posted by: Judy Smith (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2015

  • Sorry to hear of his early passing he was a great guy to curl with and will miss seeing him at keystone - Posted by: Guff Zimmmerman (Curling friend and customer) on: Feb 01, 2015

  • We offer our friendship and support in this trying time. Thinking of you all and send our condolences. - Posted by: Dan & Nancy Smith, Kieran and Cole (friends) on: Feb 01, 2015

  • Our condolences to Linda and family worked with Keith for many years at Keystone and we both retired at the same time one of my favorite bosses in the body shop played many a joke on each other he will be missed by everyone who knew him rest in peace my friend - Posted by: Jim Crorey (co-worker and friend) on: Feb 01, 2015

  • Keith was an inspiration to all, always had a big smile, a joke or funny comment. His smile was infectious. I will miss you Keith my friend. - Posted by: Derek Aston (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2015

  • Keith was an awesome man with a sense of humor second to none . I saw strength, love and peace in his face right to the end . He suffered in silence with never a word of complaint only a smile that lit up his face & the room. My heartfelt condolences to Lynda , Jeff , Dina & family , Steve, Michelen & family and Tara, Jason & family May God Bless you and keep you in his care in your time of sorrow. Clare , Jer & family - Posted by: Clare (Good friend of the family ) on: Jan 31, 2015

  • I remember playing basketball against Keith, He would always work hard and always competed. It does not surprise me he fought a tough battle to cancer. - Posted by: Frank Clark (Basketball guy) on: Jan 31, 2015

  • In life, there are people whom you meet that leave a lasting impression in a very good way….Woody was such a guy. I really wish I could have spent more time with him…on the golf course…at the local eatery…anywhere, really, it was just the friendship that mattered. I fondly remember a phrase that a co-worker and since, a long time friend, Debbie, would utter, after a night of revelry or on New Year's Eve. "Let's phone Woody" and sometimes..we did. Never will forget the guy who shared time with us and will always want to "phone Woody" You will be missed my friend... - Posted by: Del Menard (friend - co-worker (Stadium Ford)) on: Jan 31, 2015

  • We are so very sorry to hear about Woody. He was a good friend and mentor during the time I worked with him at Stadium Ford. John and I both had many fun times with him and enjoyed reconnecting with him when we bought a car from him a couple of years ago. He was a great guy and will be missed. - Posted by: Debbie Minter and John Enstedt (friend ) on: Jan 31, 2015

  • Keith , you were one in a million & a great brother-in-law--We are going to miss you - Posted by: Marilyn & Bernie smith (brother & sister in-law) on: Jan 31, 2015

  • We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Jamie,Wendy Zalitach @ Family (Friend's of Jeff and Dina) on: Jan 31, 2015

  • Rosalie and I spent some time visiting with Keith at the dealership prior to us heading south. I worked with Keith for many years and retired with him from Keystone Ford. He was a dedicated individual and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed by many. Our condolences to Linda and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we are unable to attend the services. - Posted by: Jack Campbell (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2015

  • Keith always had the greatest one liners and could always make you laugh when you didn't feel like laughing. He was always a gentleman with his customers, even the ones that would push his buttons but he always remained calm, cool, and collective. I am grateful to have known Keith and will cherish the advice he gave me with work and play. Rest in peace Keith and continue to play golf with the angels in heaven. Let them win a round once in a while. - Posted by: Amerjit Dhillon (Friend of 25 years from Keystone Ford) on: Jan 30, 2015

  • wow cant believe peter and my dad sam omer and now keith woods hard to believe - Posted by: kevin omer (worked with ) on: Jan 30, 2015

  • Jeff & Dina - we are so sorry to hear of your fathers' passing. Please know that we are holding your family in our thoughts & prayers. - Posted by: Doug & Karina Fast, Jaymi, Isaak & Katie (Friends of Jeff & Dina) on: Jan 30, 2015

  • Condolences to the family and friends of "Woody". Grew up not far from Keith on Elgin Avenue. Really got to know Keith when he was at Stadium Ford and then Keystone Ford. Can't say enough of just what a great guy he was and always treated me very professionally. You will be missed Woody. RIP. - Posted by: wade Christensen (friend / business relationship) on: Jan 29, 2015

  • Keith and I had many chuckles working at Keystone. He always had a smile on his face, was always polite and would give his assistance to anyone who needed it. It was a true honor to work with him. I was so very sorry to find out he was ill and had passed on. I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to you Linda and your family. - Posted by: Joanne May (Keystone Co-worker for many many years) on: Jan 29, 2015

  • My sincere condolences to the family. It was a privilege to work with Keith at Keystone/Birchwood Ford for 11+ years. Family, friends and customers were his priority. He was a "Great Guy" and will be missed! - Posted by: Roger Van Ryssel () on: Jan 29, 2015

  • I'll miss seeing him at Birchwood Ford. - Posted by: Ed Gander (Long time friend) on: Jan 29, 2015

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