Obituary of Keith Chandler Birch

Birch, Keith Chandler It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, Keith Birch passed away on December 24, 2015 at 71 years of age after a lengthy illness. Late of Maple Ridge, BC. He is predeceased by his parents Nan & Les, his sister Colleen & son Tyler. He is survived by his loving life partner Jacky Halliday, Brother Bob, Twin sister Natalia, Children Kim(Lou), Rob(Janice), Cindy(Aron) & John. He also had 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, friends & Mitzy. Keith was born in Liverpool, England in 1944 & with his family immigrated to Canada when he was 11. His family settled in West Vancouver in 1968. After being hired as a sheet metal worker with the BC Government at Riverview Hospital he moved his young family to Maple Ridge. He designed, built & repaired medical furniture including a wheelchair for Pearson Hospital that assisted handicapped patients getting in & out of pools. He was very gifted with his hands and could make or fix anything. He belonged to the Master Bowlers Association & for many years coached for the Maple Ridge Youth Bowlers Association. He was also a Leader for the Boy/Girl Scouts. He loved to ski, fish & golf. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family will be doing a private service at a future date. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca