Obituary of Keith Cranch

1930-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of Keith Cranch announce his sudden and tragic passing on May 25, 2009.

Keith is survived by his four children: Sheila (Murray) Hextall of Peebles, SK; Bruce (Barb) of Maple Ridge, BC; Doug (Shaunna) of Canal Flats, BC; Jenelle (Chuck) Downie of Cranbrook, BC; his cherished grandchildren: Curtis (Denise) Hextall, Chad (Erika) Hextall, Trevor (Melissa Commeyne) Hextall, Jarrod, Jana and Julene Cranch, Baxter and Araleigh Cranch, Dawson and Megan Downie; great grandchildren: Brooklyn and Grady Hextall and Aldair and Denilson Rubio Torres; his sisters and brothers: Ada Joyce Cranch of Regina, SK; Norma Nugent of Lanigan, SK; Bob (Mary) Cranch of Long Sault, ON; twin brother, Ken (Pearl) Cranch of Regina, SK; Mabel Hancock of Calgary, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Keith was predeceased by his wife Anne (May 16, 2008), parents, Sydney & Ellen Cranch, brother, Sidney Hancock, sister, Edna Grundy.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Westlawn Cemetery in Cranbrook, BC. Donations in memory of Keith may be directed to the: Senior Citizens Hall, 125 - 17th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 5M3 or the: Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 12013 Stn BRM B, Toronto, Ontario, M7Y 2L3.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.Condolences for the family may be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com