KEITH ""KJ"" PARKS of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Sandi Patterson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the age of 62 years. Keith was born April 11, 1950, in Upper Derby, New Brunswick to John and Phyllis Parks. Shortly after High School he joined the RCMP and was posted at numerous detachments throughout Alberta including Cold Lake, St. Albert, Picture Butte, and Cochrane. After 26 1/2 years of service he retired and moved back to Lethbridge to be closer to his family. Keith enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and dogs. Beside his loving wife, Keith is survived by his daughter Shauna (Greg) Konynenbelt, and their children Emilee , McKennan, and Carson Konynenbelt of Nobleford, Alberta; His son's Kurt (Cara) Parks, and their children Kennedy and Kaia Parks; and Kent Parks, all of Lethbridge; his mother Phyllis Parks and his sister Joanne (Bob) Chase of Miramichi, New Brunswick and their son Jonathan (Elise). He is also survived by Sandi's children Kelly (Otgo)and their daughter Michelle, Jamie(Naraa)and their son Levi, and Tanya . Keith was predeceased by his Father John Douglas Parks. A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in Keith's name to STARS Air Rescue Foundation 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 or www.stars.ca