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W. Keith Shantz Obituary
May 11, 1937 – February 4, 2025
Keith passed away Monday, February 4, 2025 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife Martha, to whom he was married for 64 years. He was also predeceased by his parents, P. Wesley and Loretta Shantz; and his brother Carl. Keith is survived by siblings Ellen, Patricia, Wilma, Gilbert and Gordon (Elaine). He is deeply missed by children Susan (Gerald) Antosh, Rodney (Sharon) Shantz, Ruthanne (Patrick) Reimche and Carolyn (Kevin) Noble. He was also a cherished grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of seven.
Keith was born in Guersney, SK, and remained on the farm until he struck out on his own. He worked for a farmer near Acadia Valley and then eventually settled in Kindersley, SK. It is there he met his wife, Martha, and, with the exception of a brief time in Assiniboia, SK, they would remain in Kindersley for 46 years. It was there that they raised their family. Keith worked for many years with Tisdale’s Sales and Service, first as a mechanic apprentice and later as a parts salesman. He also worked at the Kindersley Community Funeral Home for 25 years before retirement. Keith was very active within the Kindersley community. He served with the Kindersley Fire Department for over 30 years and was active in his local church. He enjoyed many hobbies including driving in the demolition derby, hunting, fishing, gardening and playing cards. He rarely missed an opportunity to play cards with the grandkids and didn’t always like it when the “student surpassed the teacher”.
In 2006, Keith and Martha moved to Bethune, SK to be closer to family. They took their love of gardening with them and continued to grow a large garden every year. Keith was an active member of the 50+ club and rarely missed a chance to play cards.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Bethune Hall, Bethune, SK. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bethune 50+ club. Online messages of condolence may be left at www.paragonfuneralservices.com.
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May 11 1937 February 4 2025 87 Years Old
Death notice for the town of: Kerrobert, Province: Saskatchewan
death notice W Keith Shantz May 11 1937 February 4 2025 87 Years Old
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