JOHN PETER KEYSERS

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JOHN PETER KEYSERS July 30, 1920 - September 30, 2016 Beloved husband of Margaret Keyser (deceased) passed away with family by his side at the age of 96 on Friday September 30, 2016 in Glenboro, MB. Left to cherish his memory are children: Shirley (Doug) Post, Frank (Cindy) Keysers, Cindy (Bill) Skanderberg; grandchildren: Kevin (Michelle) Post, Trevor (Michelle) Post, Pamela (Marcello) Regier, Jared (Ashley) Keysers, Andrea (Lee) Coder and Amy Skanderberg; great-grandchildren: Cydney, Scarlett, Torsten, Logan, William, Jayden, Khloe and Elizabeth; brother-in-law Roy (Julie) Kjaldgaard; numerous nieces and nephews plus extended family members in the Netherlands and the U.S. Dad was predeceased by his parents Jan and Maria Johanna Keysers; wife Margaret; brothers, Joseph (Eva) Keyser, William Keysers; sister Nellie (Leo) Pauwells; brother-in-law Jim Kjaldgaard and grandson Michael Skanderberg. Our Dad was born July 30, 1920 in Grubbenvorst, Netherlands. He married his soul mate Margaret Kjaldgaard December 7, 1950 and resided on the Keysers family farm in the Westlake-Gladstone (Westbourne) Municipality until Mom's passing on March 23, 2013. It was there that they raised their family of three children. Dad was enlisted in the Winnipeg Grenadiers, 2nd Battalion Armed Forces from January 1942 to February 1945; serving in Canada and the North Pacific Area. He was also actively involved in the Legion Branch 189, St. Theresa/St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, the Plumas Curling Club, Maitland School Board and the Game and Fish. He was also an avid sports enthusiast; following hockey, baseball and Olympic events. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting with family and friends and was especially proud to have water skied for the very first time at the age of 65; the age he also retired from active farming. Dad loved company, whether it was the grandchildren spending summer holidays or neighbours/friends stopping in for a coffee or a drink! He loved a good game of cards (canasta), miniature golf, horseshoe, can can, badminton, snowmobiling & biking. He had a passion for farming and carpentry and built all of the farm sheds, barns and garages. Everything had to be done with precision. There will be a prayer service held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone, MB. A Roman Catholic Funeral Mass will follow on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Church in Plumas, MB, with interment at the Plumas Cemetery. A luncheon will be served afterwards at the Plumas Community Hall. Everyone is welcome. Dad, our family loves you with all our hearts! Although you will leave a huge void in our lives, today we celebrate a life well lived. You were a wonderful role model, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We will forever miss you! A special thank you to Dr. Swanepoel and staff at the Glenboro Personal Care Home. Your care and devotion to Dad over the last few years was very much appreciated. Donations can be made in Dad's memory to St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Box 926, Neepawa, MB. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone-MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 05, 2016