Keith Stevens

1941 - 2021

Keith Francis Stevens June 03, 1941~October 30, 2021 Keith passed away in Powell River, BC, surrounded by much love and family on Saturday, October 30th. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Glennis (Carty), daughters Dawn Stevens (Ian Simpson), Kim Stevens, and Shannon Russell (Bruce). Seven grandchildren Ryley Simpson; the Warners (Kim's family), Mitchell (Dana Storfield), Brittany (Dave Bunn), Julianne (Shae Young), and Nicholas (Abby Dunlop); the Russells, Tyson (Lauren Sheedy) and Kortney (Brandon Tran). Three great-grandchildren Alden Bunn, Maxwell Bunn, and Henry Young. Brothers Tom (Valerie), Garry (Regina), and sister Donna Stevens. Glennis' family: sisters Muriel Carty and Janet Dozois (Lou), and brother Lyle. Predeceased by his parents Audrey and Albert, and sister Paula Day. Also, Glennis' sister Kenda Noble and her husband Dick, and Glennis' brother Richard. Born in Enfield, Nova Scotia, Keith left in 1960 at the age of 19, going to live at Uncle Elroy's in Prince George. He met Glennis in the spring of '61. They married in '63 and by '66 had welcomed their third daughter to the family. Uncle Gerry introduced Keith to log hauling in '62, and Keith was a natural. Trucking was the biggest part of his working life, including 21 years hauling wood chips for Edworthy Enterprises (Excel Transportation). Keith was chosen to demonstrate for foreign dignitaries the backing up of a "B train" in the long, narrow chute to the pulp mill's chip dump. Powell River became the Stevens' new home in 2003, where they enjoyed an amazing ocean view from their Joyce Ave condo. Keith spent many hours watching the dolphins, orcas, and humpbacks, even tracking them with his spotting scope. Keith endured many illnesses over his adult years, and in 2013 spent most of the year in Kamloops, where Kim was helping to care for him. A fortunate referral to a Kamloops specialist uncovered a drug interaction in his meds that, once corrected, gave him a miraculous improvement in quality of life, lasting several years. Keith was a proud Maritimer, and returned "back home" as often as he could. He loved to sing, and at get-togethers could always be counted on to regale the family with his beautiful voice. "I just open my mouth and it comes out." In keeping with Keith's life spanning the east to the west, his ashes will be spread on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. A celebration of life was held for Keith at the Carlson Community Club.