Keith Brian Wheaton
1944-2017
Keith Brian Wheaton passed away suddenly surrounded by
friends and family on Friday, July 14, 2017.
Keith was born on August 9, 1944 at a nursing home in Point
De Bute into a Christian home. His mother Freda Steeves Wheaton and
father Woodrow Keith Wheaton.
Keith had a profound sense of his large extended family and
duty to make the world a better place. His summers were
spent with his grandmother, grandfather, aunts and cousins from
Edgett’s Landing. Also time was made for his father’s family in
Wheaton Settlement.
He graduated from the Technical Course Moncton High 1963,
then completed Electrical Technology De Vry Institute 1966 of Toronto,
On.
Keith married his one true love Aug 10, 1968 with a promise
to tease her forever. They had an exceptional time together and were
blessed with three beautiful girls. Kimberley Betty, Nancy Ruth, and
Maryanne Catherine.
He delighted in his grandchildren, Kolby, Dryden,
Tianna (Kim) and Kamryn (Maryanne). He is also survived by his sister
Carolyn and his wonderful sons in law Rob Fuerst and Dale MacDonald.
Keith worked in the environmental field before it was fashionable with
the Ontario Water Resources Commission. This turned into Ministry of
the Environment travelling all over the province of Ontario. He felt a
huge amount of accomplishment in his work even when he came home on
occasion with singed hair and eyebrows. He had exceptional knowledge
of the complicated problems and collaborated on a test book to help
everyone.
He was initially curious with how things work. The ultimate
handy man he and a friend constructed a 1400 square foot addition to
his home in Toronto- Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall he did it
all.
He loved to cook and while he was « on the
road » he knit sweaters and made hooked rugs. Loving all
kinds of music he took lessons on the bagpipe.
Keith always had a sense of fun and he would dress up in
costume at the slight whiff of an event.
He was a member of the Centennial Lawn Bowlers serving as
treasurer for over 12 years. He was chosen several times to represent
NB at the Atlantic Bowls Tournament.
He could see the working of the Lord in his life and was kind
and gentle to all. He had the gift of serving and if anyone needed
him, he was there.
A casual gathering will be held at The uplands Baptist
Church, Salisbury Rd at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in
celebration of his life and his service to his Lord.
Donations can be made to the ministry of Uplands Baptist
Church if so desired.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers &
Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506)
857-9544.
Online condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Keith Brian Wheaton.source

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