1938 – 2017

Keith Hanna passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in the Royal Inland Hospital on February 6, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Keith is predeceased by his beloved wife Frances, parents Sadie and Bill, brothers Trevor, in infancy, Glen (Rose) and sister in law Judy (Horst) Holwein. He leaves behind his son Bruce, daughter-in-law Lisa Dyer, and many close friends.
Keith was born in Kamloops in 1938 and grew up at the Lone Pine Farm in Westsyde. In 1965, he married the love of his wife, Frances Russill, who swept him off his feet with her quick wit and beautiful smile. Keith was an accomplished builder and developer, a visionary who loved to create. In 1975, the family moved to Blackpool where he and Frances set up an operated the Thompson Crossing (Keekwille Village) manufactured home park. Over the years, Keith and Frances were very active in the community, including participation in the Lion’s Club. During this period, Keith oversaw the construction of many community facilities in the Clearwater area, including the Blackpool Fire hall and the Clearwater Medical Centre. Quality craftsmanship was of the utmost importance to Keith, always ensuring that his projects were built to the highest of standards, Keith and France created the partnership ITEC Enterprises, a combination of two letters from each of their names, under which they continued to undertake various initiatives in Clearwater and Barriere.
Keith loved people and giving back to the community. He will be remembered for his friendly smile, honesty, integrity and generosity.
Lisa and Bruce would to thank the medical teams at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater and Royal Inland Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Kamloops for their superb care and compassion for Keith during his illness over the past few months.
A Celebration of Life for Keith will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am with Bishop, Barbara Andrews officiating.
Donations in the memory of Keith can be made to the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 640 Park Drive, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2017-02-06
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.