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 life, 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 Frances 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 on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel (285 Fortune Dr.), 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.
6 Tributes
It was a pleasure to have know Mr. Hanna.
He was a true gentleman of the old school.
Dear Bruce and Lisa
I am the daughter of Dorothy Burnett Reid of
Abercorn, Quebec.
Our sincere sympathy in your loss. Lester and
I were fortunate to meet the Hanna family in
August 1972 at your grandparents.
When you phoned my mother she wished she had
given you my phone number. I will add it here in case you cannot reach her 450-538-3842.
Lester and Janice
Dear Bruce and Lisa
My mother is Dorothy Burnett Reid from
Abercorn, Quebec.
Our sincere sympathy in your loss.
Lester and I were fortunate to meet the
Hanna family in 1972 at Lone Pine Farm.
My mother wished she had given you my phone
number in case you can not reach her.
The number is 450-538-3842. Please keep in
touch Bruce and if you are in Ontario or
Quebec feel free to visit.
Our family are keeping you and Lisa in our
prayers and thoughts.
Lester and Janice
Bruce & Lisa,
I still miss your Dad’s great sense of humor and positive outlook on life. He was a great example of how a person should treat others! You both are in our thoughts and prayers. Gail & Lorne
Bruce and Lisa,
Sending you love, laughter, good memories, strength, humour and strong shoulders.
Love, Steph
It was a true honed to know and work with your dad he wasWell liked and respected in the area. I am sure your
Mom was waiting for him.