SMITH - Keith Donald Smith, born June 8, 1944, at Cabri Union Hospital, passed away on April 10, 2009, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Keith is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sylvia Bernice Smith (nee Forbes); his three children, and nine (almost ten) grandchildren: son, Jay (Celeste) Smith – Quinten and Erik of Saskatoon, SK; daughter, Janine (Kevin) Baumann – Kyra and Conall of Saskatoon, SK; and daughter, Jannette (Steve) Grunau – Akil, Zoia, Olava, Diego, Enyinn, of Stouffville, ON. He is also survived by his mother, Bernice Helen Smith; his sister, Sharlene (Garry) Higginson,;brothers and sisters-in-law, Bevin (Janice) Smith, Dawson Smith, Verol (Tammy) Smith, Colleen Reynolds, Bonnie Reid, Jody Rice; and brother-in-law, Elvin (Dawn) Forbes; and many much-loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Keith was predeceased by his father, Donnie Smith; his in-laws, Roy and Olava Forbes; and his brother, Kenny Smith. Keith grew up in Abbey, SK, and enjoyed many years farming in the area. As a young man he spent time working on the oil rigs, driving school bus, and leading 4-H. He loved sports and was a great athlete. He held the record for typing speed in high school and that served him well, especially in later years, when he enjoyed completing client’s returns from his recliner chair, connected to the office by remote laptop. Keith trained as a tax consultant and was the proud owner and operator of H&R Block Income Tax in Swift Current for 30 years. The last ten years were spent mainly in Saskatoon due to his ongoing medical issues. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their Christmas concerts, dance recitals, soccer games and church pageants. His love of sports was always with him whether it was watching curling, hockey, football or baseball. Keith enjoyed playing baseball, street hockey and skating with his children and grandchildren. In later years he loved giving rides to his grandchildren on his electric wheelchair and coaching the family baseball game. Keith loved to visit with others and his warm and cheerful manner endeared him to all he knew. The funeral service will be held Friday, April 17, 2009, at 1:00 pm at First United Church in Swift Current with Rev. Catherine Christie officiating. Ushers will be Keith’s nieces: Michelle Dewar, Cherity Smith, Robin Mandel, Sharla Smith, Anita Smith, Carri-Ann Smith, Amy Smith, and Janel Smith. All are welcome to join the family for lunch immediately following the funeral service in the auditorium at First United Church. The internment service will be at Abbey, SK, at 4:30 pm. The pallbearers will be Keith’s nephews: Lane Forbes, Shawn Forbes, Kris Smith, Scott Smith, Beau Smith, Tyler Smith, and Chad Smith. The family welcomes all to join them at 8:00 pm at the Abbey Community Hall for an evening of fond farewells. Donations may be made to the Saskatchewan Abilities Council. Funeral arrangements are in care of Culham Bowers/Warren’s Funeral Home in Swift Current.