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CHARLES EARLE KEATING
Date of Passing: Jan 22, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHARLES EARLE KEATING With his family at his side, Dad passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Douglas Campbell Lodge, at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his wife Alice (North), partner Wilda Smith (nee Keating), his parents Earle and Bessie, son Mark, brother Don, sister-in-law Gloria Keating (nee Bower), brother-in-law Mac McNabb and nephew Jamie McNabb. He is lovingly remembered by his children Neil (Etsuko) of Portage, Jane (Denis) Gates of Kelowna, Olwyn Keating of Poplar Point, Wendy Keating (Barry Fowlie) of Fanny Bay, BC, daughters-in-law Terry Keating of Winnipeg and Diane Keating of Victoria. Missing him always are his grandchildren Sarah (fiancée Mike Sangalang) and Mandy Keating, Jose and Clayton Gates, stepgrandsons Yosuke and Kohei Watabe and Dennis (Angela) Stevenson as well as great-grandchildren Riley and Jarret Stevenson. Mourning him are sister Marion McNabb of Minnedosa and brother Jack (Joyce) Keating of Carman, former wife Pat Keating of Winnipeg, sister-in-law Sheila Keating (nee Dickey), nephews Dean (Debbie) Keating, Charlie (Darlene) McNabb, Clark (Sherrie) McNabb, Paul Keating, Andrew Keating and nieces Joy (David) Fai, Donna Keating, Elaine (Neil) Thomson, Teri (Mike) Gartner and Rosy McNabb. "Charlie" was born and raised on Silver Creek Farm, near Silverton, MB. Squadron Leader "Chuck" Keating served 25 years in the RCAF as a pilot including a tour on the F-86 Sabre at Zweibruken, Germany in the 1950s where he excelled as the Team Leader of the FIREBALLS Aerobatic Team. He spent many post retirement years as "The Mobile Carpenter" in Winnipeg. Chuck was a trusted leader, friend and skilled pilot in the RCAF. He had a wonderful sense of humour that lasted until his final days and delighted his Care Givers at DCL. He was stubborn (persistent) but always conciliatory. He easily made many lifelong friends, such as wingman "Fireball 2" Syd Burrows. He enjoyed sports throughout his life playing baseball, hockey (RCAF Flyers Europe), curling (Manitoba Consuls) and golf (keep your head down). He loved to travel and continued to do so in his later years by motorhome with his dog Mitzi. He belonged to The Sabre Pilots Association of Air Division Squadrons (SPAADS) and was a member of St. Mary's la Prairie Anglican Church. Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary's la Prairie Anglican Church, on Friday, February 6, 2015 with Rev. John Dolloff officiating. Interment at Silver Creek Municipal Cemetery will be held February 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. A Family Memorial gathering for him and brother Don will be held August 22, 2015 at Portage and Silverton. Donations in memory may be made to Douglas Campbell Lodge Foundation, c/o Portage District General Hospital, 150-9th St. SE, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3T6 or to St. Mary's la Prairie Anglican Church, 36-2nd St. SW, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 2A1. A tree will be planted and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I met Chuck (still hard not to think of him as Sir) when I came to Gimli as an ROTP student pilot fresh off 27 hours on the Chipmunk at Camp Borden. Gimli is a long way from anywhere but when I found out the base had a curling rink, I knew how I would like to pass the long winter nights after studies for the next days flying were complete. I had curled through 4 years at Western University and been lead then skip on league championship teams there. Somehow Chuck noticed me and this led to my playing lead on his team that winter during which we had 2 eight Enders in competition and made it to the Manitoba Consul play downs. We had a great time that winter and I especially enjoyed Chuck's dry sense of humour and the way he treated everyone on the team as an important member, even the "sprog" pilot, me. Funny, but I had not thought of Chuck in a long time but for some reason our time together as both Squadron Leader and skip came to mind in January and I looked him up online only to read of his passing. My condolences to all his family. Chuck was a great guy I'll fondly remember. Sincerely, F/L Dave Morrison (retired) - Posted by: David Morrison (Played lead on Chuck's curling team 1967/68) on: Feb 16, 2015
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I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie when he was doing the Keating Family Tree Book. He was in Winnipeg and asked if I would like to meet him for coffee and get to know one another. We had a lovely visit. The next time he called, my husband also joined, and we were honored to meet Marion McNabb, his sister, as well. We thoroughly enjoyed the short time we did have together and feel truly blessed to have gotten to know him just a bit. We cannot imagine the hours he put in to making the family tree so successful and we are forever grateful. Thanks for touching our lives. - Posted by: Margaret (Keating) Jones (Cousin) on: Feb 08, 2015
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To Neil and family with our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. We were sorry to hear of his passing. Susan and Jim - Posted by: Susan Munroe Jim Abra (friend) on: Feb 04, 2015
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My sincere condolences to Teri and family . When I read all the notes between the dash, I could sense a larger than life was truly lived during the 91 years. - Posted by: Laurie Gydé (Friend of Teri Keating) on: Feb 02, 2015
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Our sincere condolences to Dean Keating and Teri Gartner on the passing of your uncle. Jenny and Roxie went to school with Dean and Teri in Windsor Park. We know how the loss of a family member can bring back all kinds of memories. May the good memories help to console you as you grieve the passing of your uncle. - Posted by: Roxanne Anderson and Jennifer Byron () on: Jan 31, 2015