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PATRICK ASHLEY KEELER

Born: Apr 26, 1972

Date of Passing: Mar 14, 2019

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PATRICK ASHLEY KEELER It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Ashley Keeler on March 14, 2019 at the age of 46. Patrick is lovingly remembered by his mother Johnna Keeler, his daughter Veronica, and his family and many friends. Patrick was predeceased by his father Richard Don Keeler. Patrick was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 26, 1972. His parents, Richard and Johnna Keeler were excited to have their first child and celebrated alongside grandparents, John and Ann Lyzun and Bruce and Jean Keeler. Patrick spent his early childhood growing up in St. Vital. He attended Minnetonka School from Kindergarten to Grade 9. In his elementary years it was already evident he had a love and talent for music. His high school years were spent at Glenlawn Collegiate. Patrick participated fully in all aspects of the Glenlawn music program. He was a member of the concert and jazz bands, vocal group Take Five, and all of their musical productions. Following high school in 1990, Patrick enrolled in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Winnipeg. The following year Patrick entered the School of Music at the University of Manitoba initially majoring on saxophone but later switching his major to composition. Patrick graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Music in 1995. Following the completion of his Bachelors degree, Patrick attended the University of British Columbia graduating with a Masters of Music Composition in 1999. In 2002 Patrick received his Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba. Following graduation Patrick had a successful career as a music teacher in various schools in Winnipeg. He began his teaching career at Tec Voc High School where he taught band and was responsible for the implementation of their music technology program. Patrick also taught at Westdale Junior High and Charleswood Junior High where he had large and outstanding band programs. In these schools Patrick had incredible support from colleagues, students and the parent community. Patrick was known as a talented and caring teacher who was able to inspire his students to create beautiful music. Patrick was a talented singer, songwriter, guitarist and sax player. From the time he was a teenager he was a member of a variety of different bands. These included Tasty Fish, The Flaming Perogies, Duck Shot Hunter, Tuesday's Girl and the Wedgewoods. Patrick was a people person. His life intersected with others many ways over the years. He always showed an interest in others. He was a genuinely caring person who could strike up a conversation in any context. He was very intelligent and witty, a wealth of information and knowledge and really a fun person to be with. The greatest treasure and joy of Patrick's life was his daughter Veronica. Veronica entered his life on March 11, 2006. Veronica was Patrick's little girl. He adored her and treasured the time he spent with her. Recently, he was spending time with her sharing his love and gifting as a guitar player; passing on the skill and craft to his Jellybean. Patrick will be greatly missed by his family and his friends. Rest in peace Patrick, you will be forever remembered. The service will be Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home. If friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of their choice. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Mar 30, 2019

PATRICK ASHLEY KEELER It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick, on March 14, 2019, at the age of 46. The service for Patrick will be on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home. A longer obituary will follow. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Mar 19, 2019

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2019, Mar 30, 2019

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

  • So very sorry for your loss Johnna. - Posted by: Kiersten Barrett (nee Murray) (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2019

  • So sorry to hear about Patrick's passing. My deepest sympathies Johnna. I remember his sense of humor and love of music most and I think fondly of the times I spent with him in junior high. Hard to believe he is gone. - Posted by: Mike Legal (Friend) on: Apr 05, 2019

  • How lucky I feel to have had Mr. Keeler as my junior high band teacher. He really helped me understand and experience the music we were working with and only further inspired my love of music! I’m sure there’s a whole crowd of band kids way back from Westdale Junior High who are so sad to hear this news. He will be missed ! - Posted by: Aidan Wiens (Student) on: Apr 02, 2019

  • Dear Johnna I was so very sorry to hear about Patrick. I simply can't imagine how you must be feeling losing such a creative son. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and sending you hugs from far away. Denise - Posted by: Denise Lyzun (Cousin) on: Mar 30, 2019

  • Rest In peace, Patrick. You had so many special gifts. Sending love and respect to your mom, Johnna, at this unspeakably difficult time. - Posted by: Theresa Oswald (Former teacher) on: Mar 30, 2019

  • I am so sorry to hear about Patrick's passing. He was such a talented musician and good friend to my brother, Dale over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you Johnna. - Posted by: Alex Kraubner (Friend) on: Mar 29, 2019

  • With deepest sympathy in your loss Johnna. We wish you strength and peace in the days ahead. - Posted by: Dennis & Carol Fraser (Friend) on: Mar 20, 2019

  • Saddened to hear of Patrick's passing. During the days that I worked with him at Westdale, I saw a brilliant young man who loved teaching band. His energy and passion for making music was infectious and the students adored him. They learned so much about how to bring music into their lives by modelling his own engagement with music. May peace be with you. - Posted by: Teresa Rogers (Colleague) on: Mar 20, 2019

  • I am so saddened to hear of Patrick’s passing. He was such a talented musician and band teacher. I was honoured to turn my program at Westdale Junior High over to him when I left. I enjoyed coming back to sub for him on occasion and was so impressed with the progress the students had made under his baton. My sincere sympathy to his family. - Posted by: Karen Lamb (Colleague) on: Mar 19, 2019

  • I am so sad to hear of Patrick’s passing. My thought are with family. Johnna - please let me know if I can do anything for you. - Posted by: Gloria Fehr (Friend) on: Mar 19, 2019

  • It was an honour to work with Patrick. He was a talented and caring band teacher who was able to inspire his students to create beautiful music. It was amazing to see how well his groups performed year in and year out. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Stan Wiebe (Colleague) on: Mar 19, 2019

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