Obituary of Faye Keller

KELLER - Faye "Fannie" Keller was born on January 20, 1936 at Hyas, Saskatchewan, the youngest of four daughters born to Jack and Polly Chursinoff. On August 9, 1953, Faye was united in marriage to John W. Keller at Canora, Saskatchewan. Faye moved to Kamsack and Canora prior to moving to Melville in 1966. She worked at St. Peter's Hospital in the dietary department. Faye became a specialist in the art of "Grandma" in 1980 as can be confirmed by all who knew her. Faye is remembered for her ability to endure when faced with adversity, nurture without reservation, and praise without qualification. Faye's grandchildren were her greatest treasures; these young women have been one of her most enduring sources of joy, pride and unconditional love. Faye entered her eternal rest suddenly on Monday, May 31, 2010 at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 74 years. Wife, Grandma, Mother and friend, Faye will be missed, but the memory of her special ways and kindness will always be kept close by those she touched. Faye is pre-deceased by her parents and her sisters Hazel, Anne and Margaret. Faye leaves behind to hold in their hearts her loving husband of fifty six years, John W. Keller, daughters Louise (Scott Steele), Bonnie (Terry Sherban) and her grandchildren, Aryn Steele (Chris Mitchell), Lauren Steele (James Cooper), Whitney Sherban and Alicia Sherban. Prayer Services were held on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home in Melville. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Mary The Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church with Very Rev. Archpriest Peter Wasylenko officiating. The cantor, William Kozey with church choir members led in the responses. Crossbearer was Russell Sawchyn, Bunny Halyk and Mike Pankiw were the bannerbearers. The Ukrainian Orthodox Women's Association formed an honor guard with Mary Pankiw caring the banner. The Elder was Mike Kozakevich. Honorary Bearers everyone who knew and loved Faye. The interment followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Scott Steele, Aryn Steele, Lauren Steele, Terry Sherban, Ed Oysterck, James Cooper as the casketbearers. Arrangements were by Bailey's Funeral Home, Melville.