Keith Watts

He had friendships that were longer than most peoples lives.

Nels Beaton, for over 80 years, John Donovan for over 60 years. Married to Esme for over 70 years. WOW.

He started working at the age of 15, began his second career at 65 and finally retired at the ripe old age of 95.

Born in 1913, he saw more than most. Horse drawn transportation to man on the moon.

His first car, a 1923 Model T, was towed home with no rubber on the wheels. He and his brother Harry shared the car, one side clean, the other dirty. That's just the way it was. Of course, Keith's side was the clean side. Dad owned a motorcycle when he met mom, and they enjoyed many fun times riding with their friends.

His dad died when Keith was 6 years old, leaving his mom, Lucy, with four children to raise.

He married Esme in July 1940, Douglas was born in 1942, Karen in 1944 and Sande in 1948. Dad has been blessed with eleven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

East Vancouver to Burnaby, then to North Vancouver, Lynn Valley for 46 years in the same house.

They downsized to Agassiz in 2008, a nice rancher, easier to look after.

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WATTS

Keith

August 1913 - December 2010

Passed away peacefully after a short illness Dec 26th 2010, Boxing Day, surrounded by family members at Cheam Village in Agassiz, BC. Keith was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all.

Dad is survived by his loving wife Esme, of 70 years, Sister Dorothy Flintoff, son Doug (Suzie), daughters Karen Jensen (Bob) and Sande Waters (Brinson), 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and a host of friends.

Keith was born in East Vancouver and lived in the lower mainland all his life except for the 2 1/2 years prior to his death where he lived in Agassiz. He started in office equipment business at the age of 16 with Remington Rand where he worked for many years, in the mid 40’s he opened his own company, “KEITH WATTS TYPEWRITERS”, first on Richards Street and then on East Hastings Street. He ran the company for many years retiring at 65 then started his second career at “ANDERSON WATTS” in Burnaby where he did office administrative jobs for 30 more years. Keith finally retired at age 95, when he moved to Agassiz, BC.

Family would like to thank Doctor Wayne Phimister, Fraser Health Care Aides and the wonderful staff at Cheam Village for their care of Keith in his final months.

A celebration of Keith’s life will be held on Saturday, January 15th 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in the Tea Room at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, where refreshments will be served.

No flowers by request. Donations can be made to SPCA or Red Cross.