Ollie George Keeley

George Ollie Keeley went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2015 at Cascade Lodge at the age of 73. George was born in Canborough Twsp, ON to Ollie & Elsie Keeley in St. Catharines, ON. He joined the Navy May 1961 – November 1974 and retired as a Master Corporal Cook in 1976. November 6 George married his soul mate, Lynn Duff. George was very active in church youth, Rover Scouts, as a leader in Cub Scouts and Big Brothers. He cooked for 2000, catering to doctors, lawyers, private military functions and church socials. He moved to BC in 1988 to become the Head Chef at Camp Kawkawa Retreat Center until 1994. George had many health conditions but always tried to be cheerful and helpful. He studied part-time to be a Pastor and enjoyed preaching when he was able.

George will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Lynn Keeley; children Darren (Laura) Keeley, Jeffery Keeley and Stephen Belzner; grandchildren Taelyr (Shane) Keeley, Tina (Colton Nerbas) Keeley and Rowan Keeley; great granddaughter Madison Nerbas; sister Carol (Ken), nieces and nephews, Teresa (Dave) and Laura (Brad); Keven Leppard and Kaitlen, Karen Rudolph, Jessica, AJ and Nathaniel. George was predeceased by his parents Ollie Almearn Keeley and Elsie Kathleen (Smelcer) Keeley and sister Shirley Lorraine MacDonald.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack; Pastor Steve Belzner officiating. The family is requesting a scent free atmosphere to respect those with health conditions. Memorial donations may be made in George’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of BC.