KEITH ARNOLD SPRULES

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KEITH ARNOLD SPRULES

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Keith Arnold Sprules on November 26, 2020, in Winnipeg.
He has gone to join Florence, his beloved wife and other half. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Daughter Kelly (Lance) and sons, Trevor and Rodney (Joanne) will remember the many years and laughter that they were able to share with their dad. He will be missed by family (including his many cousins) and friends.
Keith was born in La Tuque, Quebec and spent his younger years living in Quebec in several towns. Eventually he moved to Winnipeg with his mother where he stayed the remainder of his days, enjoying time with family and friends.
Keith worked at Manitoba Telephone System until he retired, at first travelling around Manitoba, then climbing poles, working in many landmark buildings throughout the city and finally in the office. Keith was known for getting things done but also for his jokes and pranks. He was a faithful Winnipeg Transit rider who somehow managed to walk in the back door the same time every day, no matter what the weather was.
Keith had several interests and activities. He was passionate about the outdoors, weather and photography. He was a handyman who did things with a twist (like an intercom in the house and a phone in every room). He became involved with the Scouting movement spending time with Trevor and Rod and also going to camps and canoeing. He took the family on many camping adventures with the tent and then tent trailer, until the family got a permanent trailer in Beauty Bay, ON. After that, the next step was the cottage at Hillside Beach where so many wonderful memories were made with family and friends, including his chipmunk and deer friends he used to make in the yard.
Keith touched many people's lives throughout the years. His dry, prankster, dad sense of humour will be remembered but also deeply missed. He was quiet but would make friends and also enjoyed interacting with those who crossed his path. He was positive through his many stays in hospitals throughout the years, always having a smile for those poking and prodding him.
A private interment will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home due to COVID-19 restrictions, with a plan to do a get together next summer for family and friends to celebrate and remember our Dad and our Mom. We encourage all who knew him to take a moment to share a memory and a dad joke.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba.

For those who wish to sign the online
Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2020