Victor  KELLER

Obituary of Victor Vern KELLER


April 19, 1923 - Manyberries, Alberta
October 15, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Victor Keller of Calgary, AB passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the age of 97 years.

Born in Manyberries, AB on April 19, 1923, Victor worked in an aircraft plant in Fort William, ON from 1941 to early 1943. In May 1943, he joined the RCAF as an Instrument Mechanic and proceeded overseas to England in 1944. In early 1945, he remustered to Interpreter (German) and spent the next year in Germany. Upon his return to Canada, he decided to remain in the RCAF and found himself once again remustered, this time to Clerk Accountant. Post-war, Victor was stationed at various bases in Calgary, Trenton, Vancouver, Holberg, North Bay, England, Comox and finally to Cold Lake, AB where Victor served as a Base Comptroller.

Victor was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion #1 and the Wing Association for many years.

Victor is survived by his sons, Roy (Anna Roberta) and Vince; his wife Norma; granddaughter Heather (Roy); and great-grandchildren, Leah, James, and Max.

Victor was predeceased by his first wife Violet.

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB) on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Victor’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

The family would like to thank the Colonel Belcher and their staff, especially the Tecumseh wing, Ruth Wai Wai and her sister, Glen Cameron, Lorraine Swift for their care and compassion of Victor over the years.

In living memory of Victor Keller, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

Friday
23
October

Funeral Service

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday, October 23, 2020
McInnis & Holloway, Chapel of the Bells
2720 Centre St N
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 276-2296
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