June 23, 1941 - December 9, 2023
In loving memory ~
David Pearson Keen, a retired insurance broker and business owner, passed after suffering a stroke December 9, 2023, in Langley, BC at the age of 82.
David is survived by his wife Ann, children Lorna (Mark), Andrew (Kelly), Annette (Brian), and grandchildren Dylen, Tyler, Jason, Madysen, Rylea, Morgen, Keegan and Jaime.
David was born in Ashford, England, June 23 1941. Son to William and Ada Keen.
Married to Ann Keen (Briscoe) in September 1962. They had 2 children in England, Lorna in 1967, Andrew in 1968. They emigrated to Montreal in 1969 and had daughter Annette in 1970.
The family moved to White Rock, BC in 1971, working for Reed Shaw Osler Insurance. He took (afterwork) night courses in the Business Program at UBC to gain an Associate Degree in Business. David started his own Insurance agency a few years later, successfully growing business with partner Peter, then changing partners to Pat, eventually selling the business and retiring in September 2008. David acted as Insurance Brokers Association of BC, President in 2003.
David coached his children in soccer, becoming President of Peace Arch Soccer Club, and continued refereeing, donating his referee fees to pay for under privileged athletes registration fees.
David's passion for model railways and a founding member of Guage O Guild Steam Train Club, brought him years of enjoyment and friendships.
Service: January 5 2024, 1 pm
Victory Memorial Park
14831 28 ave
Surrey
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
CNIB
BC Heart & Stroke
Langley Hospice