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GARY KEEDIAN
Date of Passing: Sep 23, 2023
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GARY KEEDIAN
It is with heavy hearts that the Keedian family announces the passing of Gary Keedian on September 23, 2023.
Gary leaves behind his loving wife, Diane of 61 years and three daughters, Erin, Shauna, and April (Darrell). Gary leaves behind his best friend and only sibling, Jackie Waddell. Gary also leaves behind a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn, and Doug Smith, as well as nieces and nephews: Lindsay (George), Karen, Garth (Jan), Harley (Tara), Andrea (Morgan), and Megan (Joe). Gary was predeceased by his parents, Annie (Daman) and Roy Keedian as well as many other family members and friends.
Gary was born in Birds Hill and stayed close. Gary’s father Roy owned and operated the garage in Birds Hill where Gary developed an appreciation for cars. Gary started work at Imperial Oil in East St. Paul, at 19 years old where he remained until he retired in 1994. Gary was a sports fan and a team player. Growing up, Gary played baseball, hockey, football, even curling. Gary played hockey until 1995 when he was benched from the East St. Paul Oldtimers, after surgery. Gary played baseball for teams like the Betula Lake Association and the Flashbacks. He played into his 80s, despite his hip replacements. As an adult, Gary added horseshoes and volleyball to his sporting life. Gary also loved nature, including the Betula Lake cabin, the Whiteshell Provincial Park, and the annual duck hunting trips with his uncles. He loved animals, and welcomed his family’s many pets, even adopting a series of cats. Gary enjoyed hearing all the family’s eccentric pet stories, the more embarrassing a pet’s behaviour was to its owner, the more Gary enjoyed the story.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at Gordon-King Memorial Church, 127 Coburg Avenue at 1:00 p.m. on October 6, 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to the Winnipeg Humane Society.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 30, 2023
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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My condolences to the Keedian family. Gary was a good guy. I worked with him at the Esso Geo Centre on Henderson Highway in East St. Paul in Winnipeg from June 1972 - September 1973 when I got transferred to Edmonton. It was my first job after graduation from Red River College. I believe he, Pat Toderian, Ted Golmer and Adolph Schurek and their wives were at my wedding in October 1973. I have thought of Gary many times over the past 50 years. R.I.P. Gary. - Posted by: Gary Frost (Work Colleague ) on: Oct 07, 2023
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Sincere condolences to you and your daughters, Diane, on Gary’s passing after some difficult years of ill health. Also, thinking of you, Jackie, on your loss of a loving brother. May he now Rest In Peace. Iris & Henry Taraschuk - Posted by: Henry and iris taraschuk (Ex Foxgrove neighbors) on: Oct 07, 2023
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Dear Diane and girls, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a lovely man. He was kind and funny and I really enjoyed our lunches. It was so nice to see the close relationship you had as a family, because we don't all have that. He will be missed by a lot of people, and if you don't mind I'll make a donation to Final Furlong in his name. - Posted by: Emily Johnson (Friend ) on: Oct 04, 2023
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Diane, So many memories for us as couples, Diane. My deepest sympathy go out to you and the girls, Erin, Shauna and April. We will be thinking of you on the 6th. George and Pat Deegan - Posted by: Pat and George Deegan (Friend) on: Oct 03, 2023
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Debbie and I offer our deepest condolences to the Keedian family , Gary was a long time friend and I will always remember the good times at the lake and at my parents place. I was always felt like part of there family. Rick Gauvreau Debbie Yellowega - Posted by: Rick Gauvreau (Family friend) on: Oct 01, 2023
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Condolences go out to you, Diane, and to your daughters Erin, Shauna, and April as you grieve your loss. When I read the obituaries today, many memories of the years at Emerson School came flooding back. I have been fortunate to have had those chance meetings with you over the years. It was always a pleasure to see you. It was great to catch up on news about your family. You and Gary enjoyed a long family time right into retirement. You all will have many happy memories to bring you comfort in the days, weeks, and years ahead. Thinking about you in this time of sadness, Shirley Augustine. - Posted by: Shirley Augustine (former teacher-librarian Emerson School) on: Sep 30, 2023
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Dear Diane I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a true gentle man and will be so missed. Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Dorothy Talman - Posted by: Dorothy Talman (Friend) on: Sep 30, 2023
