Brian McKinstry

McKINSTRY With the greatest sorrow, the family of Brian Edmund John McKinstry announces his peaceful passing at St. Paul's Hospital on October 2, 2007. During his final days, Brian was surrounded by the love and laughter of family and friends. Brian is survived by his three children, Kai and his wife Tara; Katia and her fiance Dave, and his youngest daughter Nina; his brother Errol and niece Meghan; his sister Barbara Lynn, her husband Greg and their children, his nieces, Ahme and Caitlin and his nephew Jamie; several dear cousins and their families, and his sweet little Lily. Brian was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Ruby and by his wife and soulmate of 30 years, Monica. Brian grew up in Saskatoon and studied German and Russian at the University of Saskatchewan before moving first to Vancouver to work as a professional instructor at Capilano Golf Club, then to Germany where he lived for three years working as a golf professional and then as an operator of tour buses destined for the Soviet Union. It was during this time that he met Monica and returned with her to start a family, first in Edmonton while completing his Master's degree, then for five years in Irvine, California while pursuing his Doctorate in German literature. Settling in Saskatoon in 1981, Brian and Monica completed their family in 1986 and enjoyed a beautiful life together. His work with the Saskatchewan German Council furthered the cultural mosaic of the province. While golf and tennis were lifelong hobbies, Brian's passion was his family he will be remembered as a devoted husband and father who supported the endeavors of his children and wife as his own. Brian was an outstanding athlete, scholar, and wit a child at heart who touched so many with his generosity, his enthusiasm, and his easy company. The family expresses gratitude and admiration for the care provided by his nurses and doctors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brian's memory to the Saskatoon SPCA, in hopes that others may share a special bond like Brian and Lily had. The Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anne's Parish, 217 Lenore Dr., Saskatoon. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Dalmeny Funeral Home, 254-2002.