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KEDDIE Ð A. Stephen December 8, 1938 - February 10, 2008 Stephen Keddie beloved husband of Evelyn (Ev) Keddie of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2008, after a short battle with Leukemia, at the age of 69 years. Stephen was born and raised in Flin Flon, MB and returned there each summer to enjoy the lake and the family cottage at Denare Beach, SK. Stephen retired from the Calgary Board of Education in 1998, after serving many years in various jobs, finally as principal of the Cluster Schools, Rundle Elementary and Colonel J Fred Scott Elementary. Stephen enjoyed reading, history and archaeology, collecting ÒeverythingÓ, helping Ev with her rock and alpine garden and ÒputteringÓ at the cottage. He had so much pride in both CorinneÕs and GwenÕs accomplishments that he never hesitated to brag about them. He brought happiness, great debates and many smiles to those who knew him, and will be missed dearly. Besides his loving wife of 45 years, left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Corinne (Bruce Beck) and Gwen (Jason Hart) and their beloved children Alexandra and Brady Stephen Hart (who adored their Bompa). He is also survived by sister Diane (Harvey Fleming) of Denare Beach, brothers David (Betsy) of Winnipeg and Andrew (Susan Berry) of Edmonton and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Holy Cross Anglican Church (2828 - 19th Street N.W.) today, February 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. The family wishes to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of Unit 57 at the Foothills Hospital, and the Tom Baker Cancer Centre who paid such special attention to such a humble man. In living memory of Stephen Keddie, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296. You may wish to email your family and friends to let them know that the above obituary may be viewed online at: www.mcinnisandholloway.com for the next 30 days
