In Memory

Keith Brown

February 23rd, 1954 - April 28th, 2024

Keith Brown passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 70 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Peggy Brown; two children, Karla (Cory) Hancar and Brad (Jacqlyn) Brown; four grandchildren, Logan Hancar, Haylea Hancar, Atticus Brown and Rowan Brown; one brother, Ken Brown; two sisters, Anna Smibert and Colleen (John Dow); one sister-in-law, Kim (Dave) Mischke; numerous nieces and nephews and a lot of great friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, Kerry Brown and Jim Boode; one brother-in-law, Tom Smibert; his foster parents, Magnus and Blanche Boode; his in-laws, Bill and May Mischke and one brother-in-law, Jeff Mischke.

Keith was a kind man with a great smile who would help anybody with anything at anytime. His family was very important to him and he always put Peggy and his kids and grandchildren first. He loved his cat Zena and she loved him too. He enjoyed being a snowbird in Arizona for the last 3 years at the Pirates Den and riding his side by side in the desert with all the great friends Peggy and him met there. He liked playing golf, watching Fox News and travelling with Peggy. They have gone on many road trips, some of which were to Europe, camping trips, the Caribbean many times and of course Mexico and some cruises. During his working years he was a plumber, gas fitter, and pipe fitter. He started his career at Rozcon Construction and ended up working at the Joffre gas plant eventually becoming a Superintendent for 20 plus years. Keith lived a full and happy life until CJD took him in a month from diagnosis. There is no treatment or cure for this rare disease so Keith bravely donated his brain to science so doctors and researchers can study and test his brain for future treatments.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6 or the CJD Research online at uabgive.ca/prions.

A celebration of life will be held in the Heartland Room Westerner Park, 4847A 19 Street, Red Deer, AB on May 31, 2024 at 2 PM.

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Val and StephenVolk

4 months ago

We are very sad at the news of Keiths passing, so unexpectedly...we have enjoyed the many postings of Keith and Peggy's trips south..indeed you had wonderful times together..each one a treasured memory

Holly Speer (Warkentin)

4 months ago

To Peggy and family,
From what I have seen you faced the sudden and unexpected passing of Keith with grace and loving warmth. I enjoyed the few times our paths crossed and remember Keith from early days when he and Peggy were first together. Thinking of you ❤️

Karen Flanary

4 months ago

Even though we are not there in person we are definitely there in spirit! Enjoy!

Boyd & Berniece Pack

4 months ago

We extended our condolences to Peggy and her family. Keith was an incredible man. We wish we could have been there. We will forever be grateful for his friendship. We Love You Kieth!!

Margaret VanVeller

4 months ago

So very sorry to hear of Keiths passing. Thinking of you and your entire family Peggy.

Adair & Susan McDonald

4 months ago

Peggy & Family…Sending our sincerest condolences with Keith’s passing. Trusting the memories you have created will keep your loved one forever close to your hearts and will help to ease your pain in the days to come. Reading of Keith’s passing certainly brought up a lot of memories of Rozcon! Thinking of you.

Karen Webster

4 months ago

Peggy & family,
A wonderful tribute to Keith, remembering your holidays, trips, precious family gatherings & the love ❤️ you shared. . A man of integrity, ingenuity & character, who always put his family first, a true testament of his LOVE ❤️. He will always be in your heart, may God give strength & guidance at this most difficult time. Sending love ❤️ & prayers …

Fred Hanson

4 months ago

Keith also loved his motorcycle, he had a V Star that we took on many trips. Riding on many trips with several friends, the one I remember most was a trip to Sandpoint Idaho on a May long weekend. We ran into hail on the way down and Snow on the way back. If that wasn’t bad enough, Keith found out how to take the muffler cores out and would gun his engine and make this awful racket just to piss the rest of us off.

Denise Bedford

4 months ago

Peggy I send my deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family with Keith’s passing. You must be so proud of him to donate his body to science to hopefully help others with this destructive disease. May he rest in peace. Hugs to you and your family. Denise

Dawn Metcalfe

4 months ago

I’m so sorry for the family’s loss Peggy if u need anything please call me or message me on Facebook my deepest sympathys

Kim Mischke

4 months ago

Keith was a great male role model for my boys!!! With out even realizing it, he and dad(Bill Mischke) showed a couple of kids in a single parent home how to be a man.
For this I am eternally grateful.
He made a big impact on many lives, he will be missed so very much. He live a full and happy life, loved and was loved. RIP

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