WILLIAM KEITH RANKIN

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WILLIAM KEITH RANKIN Peacefully, on January 19, 2014, Keith passed away at age 71. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of 44 years, mother Dorothy, children Andrew (Alli) and Catherine (Kevin), grandchildren Liam Rankin, Fisher, Sadie and Grayson Banks, his brother Ian Rankin and sister Joan Richardson, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Gordon Keith Rankin. Keith was born November 27, 1942 in Vancouver, BC. He grew up in Brandon and Winnipeg, MB. He attended the University of Manitoba and attained a degree in Architecture. Keith and Pat`s paths crossed at the University of Manitoba as she attended Fine Arts. They married in 1969. Keith began his career at Moody Moore architecture firm where he met his future business partner, Arnie Cooper. Shortly after, they began their own company, Cooper Rankin Architects. Keith's architectural designs can be seen in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary, and in places in the United States, mainly Florida. There are many beautiful cottages on Lake of the Woods that are Keith's creations. Museums, malls, schools, commercial buildings, apartment buildings and housesKeith loved varietyhe loved to work. One of his catch phrases to his children was, "w h" which was known to them to mean, "work hard." He had an amazing work ethic. He never stopped. Keith had a love for his family and the lake. He purchased the family cottage early in his career, and spent summers reading in his Adirondack chair on the deck and the dock, with his mug and Tilley hat. He would watch his grandchildren play on the dock and around the cottage. He had great enjoyment and satisfaction from watching family spend time together, whether it be at a dinner or lunch gathering, or at the pool or golf course at Bear`s Paw in Florida. He took his son and daughter out on the course and taught them to play golf, and recently had the same enjoyment teaching his grandson in the same manner. Keith will be remembered by many for his incredible generosity. He will be missed immensely but remembered in many ways. A friend and family gathering will take place at the Qualico Family Centre, Tamarack Room in The Assiniboine Park on Saturday, January 25, 2014, from two o`clock until four o`clock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson Society Canada (Multiple System Atrophy) or The Bill Cameron Esophageal Cancer Fund at Toronto General Hospital.
Publish Date: Jan 25, 2014

WILLIAM KEITH RANKIN Peacefully, on January 19, 2014, Keith passed away at age 71. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of 44 years, mother Dorothy, children Andrew (Alli) and Catherine (Kevin), grandchildren Liam Rankin, Fisher, Sadie and Grayson Banks, his brother Ian Rankin and sister Joan Richardson, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Gordon Keith Rankin. Keith was born November 27, 1942 in Vancouver, BC. He grew up in Brandon and Winnipeg, MB. He attended the University of Manitoba and attained a degree in Architecture. Keith and Pat`s paths crossed at the University of Manitoba as she attended Fine Arts. They married in 1969. Keith began his career at Moody Moore architecture firm where he met his future business partner, Arnie Cooper. Shortly after, they began their own company, Cooper Rankin Architects. Keith's architectural designs can be seen in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary, and in places in the United States, mainly Florida. There are many beautiful cottages on Lake of the Woods that are Keith's creations. Museums, malls, schools, commercial buildings, apartment buildings and housesKeith loved varietyhe loved to work. One of his catch phrases to his children was, "w h" which was known to them to mean, "work hard." He had an amazing work ethic. He never stopped. Keith had a love for his family and the lake. He purchased the family cottage early in his career, and spent summers reading in his Adirondack chair on the deck and the dock, with his mug and Tilley hat. He would watch his grandchildren play on the dock and around the cottage. He had great enjoyment and satisfaction from watching family spend time together, whether it be at a dinner or lunch gathering, or at the pool or golf course at Bear`s Paw in Florida. He took his son and daughter out on the course and taught them to play golf, and recently had the same enjoyment teaching his grandson in the same manner. Keith will be remembered by many for his incredible generosity. He will be missed immensely but remembered in many ways. A friend and family gathering will take place at the Qualico Family Centre, Tamarack Room in The Assiniboine Park on Saturday, January 25, 2014, from two o`clock until four o`clock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson Society Canada (Multiple System Atrophy) or The Bill Cameron Esophageal Cancer Fund at Toronto General Hospital.
Publish Date: Jan 24, 2014

WILLIAM KEITH RANKIN Peacefully, on January 19, 2014, Keith passed away at age 71. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of 44 years, mother Dorothy, children Andrew (Alli) and Catherine (Kevin), grandchildren Liam Rankin, Fisher, Sadie and Grayson Banks, his brother Ian Rankin and sister Joan Richardson, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Gordon Keith Rankin. Keith was born November 27, 1942 in Vancouver, BC. He grew up in Brandon and Winnipeg, MB. He attended the University of Manitoba and attained a degree in Architecture. Keith and Pat`s paths crossed at the University of Manitoba as she attended Fine Arts. They married in 1969. Keith began his career at Moody Moore architecture firm where he met his future business partner, Arnie Cooper. Shortly after, they began their own company, Cooper Rankin Architects. Keith's architectural designs can be seen in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary, and in places in the United States, mainly Florida. There are many beautiful cottages on Lake of the Woods that are Keith's creations. Museums, malls, schools, commercial buildings, apartment buildings and housesKeith loved varietyhe loved to work. One of his catch phrases to his children was, "w h" which was known to them to mean, "work hard." He had an amazing work ethic. He never stopped. Keith had a love for his family and the lake. He purchased the family cottage early in his career, and spent summers reading in his Adirondack chair on the deck and the dock, with his mug and Tilley hat. He would watch his grandchildren play on the dock and around the cottage. He had great enjoyment and satisfaction from watching family spend time together, whether it be at a dinner or lunch gathering, or at the pool or golf course at Bear`s Paw in Florida. He took his son and daughter out on the course and taught them to play golf, and recently had the same enjoyment teaching his grandson in the same manner. Keith will be remembered by many for his incredible generosity. He will be missed immensely but remembered in many ways. A friend and family gathering will take place at the Qualico Family Centre, Tamarack Room in The Assiniboine Park on Saturday, January 25, 2014, from two o`clock until four o`clock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson Society Canada (Multiple System Atrophy) or The Bill Cameron Esophageal Cancer Fund at Toronto General Hospital.
Publish Date: Jan 23, 2014

WILLIAM KEITH RANKIN Peacefully, on January 19, 2014, Keith passed away at age 71. He is survived by his wife, Pat of 43 years, mother Dorothy, children Andrew and Catherine, grandchildren Liam Rankin, Fisher, Sadie and Grayson Banks, his brother Ian Rankin and sister Joan Richardson, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Keith. He was born November 27, 1942 in Vancouver, BC and lived most of his life in Winnipeg, MB. A family gathering will take place at a later date. A longer obituary will follow. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2014