Keith Douglas Morson

It is with heavy hearts but eternal hope that we announce that Keith Douglas Morson passed away on February 8th, 2026, just days before his 71st birthday, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Keith was born on February 17th,1955 in Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan and was raised on the family farm near Demaine, where he developed the strong work ethic, humility, and quiet steadiness that defined his life.

Keith attended school in Demaine and Beechy, graduating in 1972. It was in his childhood years that Keith first grew his love of music, sneaking off at recess with his friends to play-act that they were The Beatles on the Sullivan show, twig-guitars, and all. After getting his first (of what would later become many!) guitars as a young boy and stints with a handful of bands, Keith eventually settled into his tenure as a member of the band Captain Midnight with several friends, most notably lifelong buddy Sam Erickson. During high school, Keith developed a love for curling, going as far as to secure a victory in the prestigious 1982 18th Annual School Boys Bonspiel—sponsored by CKCK Radio.

Although he had grown up on the farm and helped with the typical farm tasks, his first “real job” was at the Demaine Credit Union, later working at the U of S Credit Union. He then pursued training in plumbing and heating at Kelsey Institute, later taking an apprenticeship in Kindersley due to the boom happening in the area at the time.

On October 6th, 1979, Keith married the love of his life, Norma Youngstrom. Together they shared 46 years of marriage, building a life together centered on faith, family, music, lots of hard work, and even more laughter.

In 1981, Keith and Norma took a big step to start their own business in Dinsmore, M&M Mechanical. Through these busy years, Keith remained passionately involved in music, still taking regular gigs with Captain Midnight.

In 1984, Keith and Norma moved to Saskatoon where they settled into their family home on Ball Crescent, planting roots that would remain for the next four decades. They welcomed their daughter Jana in 1984 and their son Michael in 1986. Keith was a proud and deeply involved father who poured himself into his family, notably instilling in his children a lifelong love of music. Family members fondly retell the story about when Keith disappeared for hours immediately before company arriving for Jana’s 1st birthday party, only to return home with the surprise purchase of a brand-new upright piano, reasoning that, “We will need it before you know it.”

Keith and Norma bought a cabin at Fishing Lake in 1998, and from that time on, they happily spent as much of their summer months as possible at the lake. Keith loved the water, and his extended family (plus friends of Jana and Michael) can recall his gentle nudging (if not outright pressuring) of all cabin guests to get behind the boat and try out waterskiing, wakeboarding, knee boarding, and/or tubing—often for the first time.

Keith’s love of music continued as he filled the basement music room with all manner of gear and instruments—including but not limited to a PA system, multiple guitar and bass amps, banjos, harmonicas…even a fiddle. He was more than happy to support Michael’s fledgling love for the drums by purchasing a drum kit and commenting that “the house with the drum kit is always the jam house.” Band members and fellow musicians were often baffled at how Keith not only tolerated—but warmly welcomed—extended band rehearsals until the late hours of the evening.

Keith spent 25 years with the City of Saskatoon, starting in 1990 as a plumber and then retiring as a Superintendent of Program Facilities in 2015. He furthered his training by receiving various certifications in Project Management and was known as a well-respected and dedicated worker.

During this time, Keith and Norma celebrated many family milestones, including Michael and Chelsea’s wedding in 2007, and Jana and Joel’s in 2010. Michael only had to twist his dad’s arm a little bit in order to convince him to get a Captain Midnight reunion together for Michael and Chelsea’s wedding dance. Although the group included some ‘hired guns’ to fill out the band, Keith was thrilled to get another chance to play alongside original member and co-guitar slinger, Sam.

After 2015, the early years of retirement brought Keith some of his happiest times. He and Norma were able to spend treasured time together at their Fishing Lake cabin, spending countless hours on the pontoon boat, and enjoying family time with the oldest of the grandchildren. A lifelong golfer, Keith also used this time to embrace his love of golf with vigor, going long stretches with daily trips to the links.

Keith was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2019 and faced the news with as much bravery and dignity as one could hope. Norma was a tireless and devoted caregiver for years, and although Keith’s move to Oliver Lodge in 2024 was difficult, the family embraced this new chapter with hope and courage.

In the days approaching his death, Keith was constantly surrounded by loved ones—including family, loyal work buddies, and old childhood friends. Despite his weak and tired condition, he made the decision to be baptized on February 7th, the day prior to his death.

Keith was predeceased by his father-in-law Norris Youngstrom in 1986, his father Milt Morson in 2001, his mother-in-law Jean Youngstrom in 2010, and his stepfather Jack Lloyd in 2020. He is survived by his wife Norma; his daughter Jana Salt (Joel) [grandchildren Tennyson and Clementine], his son Michael (Chelsea) [grandchildren Georgia, Faye, Reuben, Clive, Peter, Mary, and Cal]; his mother Florence Lloyd; and siblings Ken (Bev), Maureen (Elmer Brown), Leone (Rob Martin) and their respective families.

Keith will be remembered as a man of deep kindness, quiet strength, and heartfelt humor. Anyone who knew him could attest that he was endlessly helpful, entirely selfless, and always quick to offer a kind word and a smile.