It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Keller on Sunday October 24. Muriel passed as she lived, in peace and with dignity, being held by family.
Muriel was survived by her partner and love of 52 years Marian Hartley. She was predeceased by her daughter Judi Pike, her brother Gilbert Robson, and her husband and father of her children Merv Keller. Muriel has left many friends and the following loving family to mourn her loss:
Daughter Roni Keller (Don), and sons Keith Keller (Sharon), Steve Hartley (Karen), Ted Hartley (Janice). Grandchildren Nicole Pike, Kristin Henson (Jarryd), Nick Keller, Sean Keller, Devin Hartley (Anna) and Alex Hartley. Great grandchildren Sydney Day, and Edwyn, Cara and Olivia Henson. Her sister-in-law Connie Robson and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Muriel was born December 19th 1938 in New Westminster BC, the eldest of 2 children, to parents Marion Reid Gilley and G.L. Robson. Growing up she attended Queen Margaret’s Boarding School, and she excelled in English Dressage horse riding. In 1956 she married Merv, and in 1958 they welcomed their first of 3 beautiful children together. Though the marriage ended, the friendship never did. Muriel and Marian met in 1969.
Muriel and Marian moved to Kamloops in 1971 to start their life and raise their families. Muriel enjoyed years working for Canada Post, the City of Kamloops, as a 9-1-1 operator, and the RCMP city detachment. She loved to do crossword puzzles, paint, draw, knit, and read, and she was still doing these things right to the end. Her favorite pastimes of course had been catching up with family and friends, traveling, having good food, playing cards, singing songs and dancing. She had a quick wit, a bright sense of humour, and a positive outlook on life that kept a warm smile on her face. Lifelong friends Denny and Joanne added years of fun and laughter, and Bonnie and Sandy’s friendship added a level of support that made several amazing trips possible – these memories were loved and would bring her smiles and giggles.
The family would like to thank the staff at Overlander, Muriel’s home for the last year, and to the ER staff at Royal Inland Hospital for the loving way they handled her last moments with the family.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Tea will be held at Kamloops Funeral Home on Saturday November 13 from 11am till 2pm.
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