Obituary of Keith Wade Loewen

November 27, 1956 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

January 19, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

After a long struggle with chronic illness, Keith Wade Loewen died peacefully at his home on Friday, January 19, 2024, in Calgary, AB, surrounded by his wife and sons.

Born on November 27, 1956, in Saskatoon, SK, Keith was the son of Alfonse and Esther Loewen. He is survived by his wife, Janet, sons Erik (Vesper) and Kurt (Chiara); grandchildren Violet and Maeve; and siblings Paulette (Sean) and Scott (Gwen).

He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Arts in History, and later pursued his Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon, SK.

He began his career as a Pastor at the dual parish of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Esterhazy, SK, and New Stockholm Lutheran Church in Stockholm, SK. Later, he transferred to Faith Lutheran Church in Calgary, AB. Feeling the call to social justice, Keith took positions at Calgary Urban Projects Society and eventually Trinity Place Foundation, where he made innumerable contributions to helping those in need. Taking care of society's most vulnerable was his passion.

He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. There was no one with a bigger laugh, and no one matched his wonderful sense of humour and wit. He will be lovingly missed by so many. Finally, he rests.

Funeral Services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Road N.W., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mr. Loewen’s service streamed live on the day of the service at www.hopelutheran.ca.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief (400-185 Carlton Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 3J1) https://www.clwr.org/, or to the Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region, Suite #400, 105 – 12th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A1 Telephone: (403) 297–1700, www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Keith’s family here.

In living memory of Keith Loewen, 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: 403-276-2296.