Avis de décès de John-Allan Keegan

KEEGAN _ John Allan, who is already missed by so many family and friends who love him, passed on peacefully at Langley, B.C. on July 11, 2006. Born on October 20, 1932, in Stoney Creek, Ontario, John was predeceased by his brothers, Dennis Donahoe and Dave Keegan. He is survived by Melva, the love of his life; his brother Don; his children, David (Anne), Murphy (Debbie), Peter (Pat), Kathleen (Don), Kathy (Lawrence), Shane, Diana (Steve), Robin and Arlie; grandchildren, David, Rachel, Kyle, Kelli, Joe, Tiffany, Cory, Don, Tammy, Scott, Kimberly, Brian, Cory, Hilary, Alexander, Annie, Dylan, Wyatt and his great-grandchildren, Brodie, Allison, Kyla, Preston, Colton and Jhevon, along with many nieces and nephews. John moved west in the early 60s, to pioneer sod-farming in B.C. and founded the Sod Harvesting Rodeo and competitions. As a past president of the British Columbia Country Music Association, John had a true passion for country music. The famous Annual Corn Roast at the turf farm was one of many music shows he enjoyed putting together. Musicians from all over Canada would come and play during this weekend - long jam session. He was also a past charter member of the North Langley Lions Club. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family, especially for his wonderful sense of humour. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 14, at 11:00 AM at the Elks Club Hall, at Fraser Hwy. and 273 St., in Aldergrove. For those desiring, donations made in John's memory, to the Marilyn Ann Taylor Voice Scholarship at the Langley Community Music School would be most appreciated.