MURRAY ARTHUR KEITH

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MURRAY ARTHUR KEITH April 23, 1946 - September 14, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Murray Keith. Murray leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Gerry (neé Buhr); children, Shannon, Holly, Graham (Amber) and Chelsea; grandchildren, Aiden, Kingston, Emma and Jack; brother-in-law Michael Buhr (Trish); sister-in-law Susan Burns (Ron); sister Jacqueline Baronins and many nieces and nephews. Murray was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Ethel (neé Mitchell) and sister Carole Shaward. Dad was born and raised in Selkirk, MB. As a child, he loved spending his free time outdoors, regardless of the season. His lifelong passions for hockey and baseball began in those early years where, in winter, you could find him on any icy surface, trying to teach himself how to skate like the pros. Equally, in summer, Dad was always on the lookout for a baseball game to participate in. Dad met Mom in 1972 when he mistook her for someone else at an A&W drive-in. He always ended the story with, "It was love at first sight." Mom and Dad faced many trials and tribulations during their 44-year marriage, but their bond always saw them through the darkest of times together, as a united front. Dad's professional life saw a few career changes, but he always ended up in a management position due to his great organization skills and his way of always knowing what to say and do to get things done. His persuasiveness and willingness to negotiate and discuss was well known to those around him. Dad was a proud "Papa" to his grandchildren and spent many happy times playing with them and teaching them all types of skills. He was also enamoured with the family pets, our two dogs Katie and Gina, and one cat, Kitten, were all recipients of Dad's love and spoiling. It's a great comfort to us that he will be reunited with them all. The family would like to thank Dr. Daeninck and nurse Melanie at CancerCare for helping Dad with his battle, as well as the nurses and HCAs at Concordia Hospital for their wonderful care during Dad's final days. Cremation has taken place and a Mass celebrating Murray's life will be held at the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 269 Jemima Street, Selkirk, on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined, in lieu, we request that you donate to a charity that helps animals, or one dedicated to cancer cure research, in honour of Dad. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Sep 23, 2017

MURRAY ARTHUR KEITH Peacefully, on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at the Concordia Hospital, Murray Keith, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Gerry, passed away. Full obituary to follow in Saturday, September 23 edition of the Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Sep 16, 2017

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2017