RON KEIZER February 18, 1953 – May 17, 2017
South Beach is very saddened at the sudden passing of Ron Keizer on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Winnipeg. He leaves Dorothy, his wife of 27 years, to mourn his loss and to lovingly cherish his memory.
Ron was a pillar of life in South Beach since purchasing their little piece of heaven at 41 Ethel Street about 13 years ago. His loving support of Dorothy shone through in so many ways especially as she served as the Treasurer of SBPOA for over a decade. They fashioned a life that gave them the freedom to enjoy their cottage for more that just weekends. Ron supported her desire to leave a corporate career to become a self-employed travel agent and so the cottage dining table became her office.
They both were integral to the co-ordination and success of our annual community picnic for many, many years. Ron was always willing to lend a hand, haul tents and BBQs and do the thankless ‘grunt’ work with a laugh and a smile.
You were always welcome to pull up a chair around their campfire. Ron was lauded as ‘the wood whore’ and kept a meticulously maintained woodpile (and wine cabinet).
Their former cottage neighbour Wendy Dunlop, said “South Beach will never be the same without Ron who was always so upbeat and a wonderful neighbour.” Dave McNabb gave a fitting tribute to Ron at the May 2017 SBPOA meeting.
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The Keizers travelled the world together hand in hand, spent Saturday mornings on the garage sale circuit, undertook countless projects at their cottage, and loved their shared adventures in South Beach. Dorothy recounts how they would walk the beach at night and solve the ‘problems of the world’. Dorothy has sold their cottage and stepped down as Treasurer.
Ron leaves behind his daughters Allison Demann (Klaas) and Nikki Keizer; and grandchildren Ethan (the light of his life), Dominic, Gabriel and Evolet. A Celebration of Life was held for Ron on Friday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn South in Winnipeg. A large contingent of South Beachers were present to toast his memory.
Dorothy has lost her soul mate, the love of her life, and a partner who shared life with her to the fullest. South Beach has lost a vibrant couple. They both will be greatly missed.
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