Vernon ''Vern'' John Samuel McKeen
78, of Victoria, BC, died August 23, 2014. Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia to Clarence and Isabel (Gillis) McKeen. Grew up in Kapuskasing, Ontario with Jessie, Harvey, Clare, and Rod. Graduate of Kapuskasing High School, Canadian Forces Staff College, Sir George Williams (BA '73), and University of Victoria (MPA '93). Served his country with the Black Watch ('61) and Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry ('73). While serving in Germany, met and married Margaret 'Marg' (Trotter) of Sudbury in 1964. That was a love story! Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, shared with UN Peacekeepers ('88). His sense of humour was legendary. Second career in emergency planning with BC Ferries Corp. Dad met a friend wherever he went. Survived by his daughters and beloved grandchildren: Katharine (Dave), Charles and Jocelyn; Jennifer (John), Samuel and Ian; brother Rod; nieces and nephews Kim, Chris, Betsy, Dan, Kristin, Sheila, David, Shelley and Doug. Predeceased by Marg (January '12). Thank you to Broadmead Lodge. Donations to Wounded Warriors PSTD service dogs or Alzheimer's Society. He loved us. We miss you Dad.