Obituary of Keith Howard Van Manen

Keith Howard Van Manen

January 5, 1960 ~ March 14, 2026

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Keith Howard Van Manen at the Stettler Hospital and care centre on March 14, 2026, at the age of sixty six years young.

Keith Van Manen was born to Lenora and Hans Van Manen on January 5, 1960. He was born in Elnora Hospital with Dr. Warren in attendance. He went to school in Delburne and graduated in 1977. He became a ticketed welder, and later a heavy duty mechanic in 1996. Keith opened his own shop in Lousanna after working at Waterous in Red Deer for a couple of years. He loved to go camping, quadding, hunting, & snowmobiling. He was very fond of family time on the farm. He was always willing to help anyone who needed his talents. He is loved dearly by all of us who are left behind. He will be dearly missed!

Keith is remembered by his loving wife of fourty years, Sherri Chapman; daughters: Terrilynn Chapman (Jason Marose), Candace (Jake) Landry and Jessica (Charlie) Shaw; grandchildren: Isabella Chapman, Bohdi Chapman-Marose, Liam Zak, Dreyson Landry, Nolan Shaw, Emma Shaw and Ellie Shaw; mother Lenora Van Manen; sister Sharon (Ian) Sword; brother-in-law Kimberly (Tammy) Greene; two nieces; two nephews; numerous other family and many dear friends.

Keith is predeceased by his father Hans Van Manen.

Keith’s family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Stettler Hospital and Care Centre for the excellent care Keith received in his last days. We are grateful for the support from our community and many dear friends at this difficult time.

Private Family Burial Will Take Place at the Delburne Cemetery

Celebration Of Life

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Delburne Community Hall, Delburne, Alberta

Memorial donations may be made to Lousana Community Hall, c/o Box 87, Lousana, Alberta T0M 1K0, Delburne Community Hall Society, Box 372, Delburne, Alberta, T0M 0V0 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.