KEISER, Supt. Ralph E. (Spike) - Retired

Ralph Emanuel Keiser passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at the age of 78. He is survived by his loving wife Leona of 54 years, son Blake Keiser of Salt Lake City, Utah and daughter Tracy (Peter) Gann of Sydney, Australia. He is remembered with love by nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends. Ralph was both “Opa” to grandchildren Tara and Jared Keiser and “Dup” to grandchildren Kurtis and Brittany Gann. He was sadly predeceased by his parents Gabriel and Lucy and nine siblings.

Ralph was born in Balgonie, Saskatchewan December 3, 1932 and joined the RCMP at 19 years of age. He was transferred to Kelowna as Superintendent in 1983 and retired in 1986 with 35 years of service. “Spike’s” hobbies included golfing, skiing and bottling his own beer.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the hospitalists, nurses and care aids at Kelowna General Hospital for the care and support they offered in Ralph’s final weeks. Also a special thanks to Dr. Gore and Reverend Richard Chung for their guidance and compassion.

A service to celebrate Ralph’s life will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 3131 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Interior Alzheimer Society, 211-1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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