Donald ROBERTSON

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ROBERTSON: Donald ‘Keith’ Robertson, July 21, 1932 to February 5, 2016. Keith Robertson of Minnedosa, MB passed away February 5, 2016 at Minnedosa Hospital at the age of 83. Keith was born July 21, 1932 to Alex and Katie Robertson in Basswood, MB. He was raised on the family farm. He attended school in Basswood and received his Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba in 1956. Keith married Esther Thompson on June 16, 1962 and they lived on the farm until they retired to Minnedosa in 1997. Keith valued conservation and his farming practices reflected his belief in maintaining and building the land for the future. The farm was a sanctuary that he loved and cared for and he spent many hours on the lake and walking the trails and paths through the woods, sharing his love of nature with his family. Keith loved family. Keith and Esther were a team in raising their family and caring for their extended family. He influenced the lives of his children by example and by teaching; he was always there as a support and guide. He will be remembered by his grandchildren as a man who always made time for them whether in play, sport, or just spending time; and this memory extends to his nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Keith was devoted to his community and leaves a legacy of volunteerism and involvement in the life of his community. He was actively involved at both the formal and informal levels – serving on boards and committees and helping out wherever he saw a need. Keith was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Katie Robertson; his in-laws, William and Bertha Thompson; and his sisters- in-law, Margaret Thompson and Olive Zegil. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Esther, and his children Maxine (Kelley) Gray and their son John; Allan (Mary) Robertson and children Merridy, Brenda, Skylar and Kaleb; and Sandra Robertson. He also leaves to mourn his brother, Jim (Margaret) Robertson; Sister Kathy (Eldon) Madeiros; sisters- in-law, Ruby (Chy) Habing and Wilma (Nelson) Shewfelt; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held February 10, 2016 at Minnedosa United Church with Natasha Pearen officiating. Interment of his ashes followed at Basswood Cemetery. Minnedosa Funeral Services in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Minnedosa Museum and Heritage Village, Box 2005, Minnedosa, MB, R0J 1E0 or to charity of choice.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 27, 2016