BERTRAMS VOLDEMARS KEIRE
October 17, 1932 ~ November 23, 2015
Bertrams V. Keire of Vancouver, Washington passed away on November 23rd, 2015.
He leaves behind Linda Kinniburgh, his significant partner of 22 years; 2 children, Mark Keire (wife Margaret) of Battle Ground, WA and Marisa Crain (husband Robert); 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Janay, and Tymothy; god daughter, Dagnija Matisons Tokarczyk.
Born in Riga, Latvija on October 17th, 1932, he came to America during his teen years and earned his citizenship by serving in the Korean War.
Bert received his Bachelor and Masters from Central Washington University in Education of Political Science.
A dedicated teacher of 34 years for the Vancouver School District at Hudson's Bay High School, he retired as a respected educator.
Bert was a devout teacher who loved
family time and the outdoors.
A Celebration of Life will take place April 30th, 2016 at Hudson's Bay High School, 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663 at 1:15p.m. to 2:45p.m. There will be full military honors at Park Hill Cemetery following the service.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Mr. Keire was my first year German teacher. He was then my senior year CWP instructor. Ill always remember the maps we were required to complete (I still have one in my possession) and his creation of our model UN ( I was the delegate from Yemen). God rest his soul.
John Wood
Student
April 11, 2018
I give credit to Mr. Keire for quickly setting me straight when I told him I wasn't going to do the assigned term paper. He was fair, honest and helpful. I've thought of him so often and my condolences to his family. He left a great legacy.
Helen (Snelson) Word Class of '64
May 5, 2016
The teacher that I respected the most. He expected the most out of each of his students and he pushed you. However, the thing I appreciate the most is that he taught us to think for yourself and to justify your opinions with facts. His students will miss him.
May 4, 2016
Thank you Mr. Keire, I quote you often to my kids and grandkids.
Tom Wilder
May 3, 2016
I also had Mr. Keire for CWP in 1964. "It was a very good year." He was very serious and had us work hard. I wasn't very aware of where things were in the world until that class. He was truly a great teacher.
Anita Hebert Watson
May 3, 2016
He was my homeroom and CWP teacher in 1964. He shaped my thinking of the world then and his teachings hold true today. He will never be forgotten by his students.
Su
May 1, 2016
In looking back, Mr. Keire was my favorite teacher, from kindergarten through graduation. Never easy, but always supportive, you participated, whether you wanted to or not. His lessons of perseverance and logical thought served me well during 21 years in the U.S. Navy, and afterwards. Fair winds & following seas.
Russ Williams
May 1, 2016
Mr Keire was one of my favorite teachers at the Bay. He was my CWP teacher in 1964. He taught us to think and to question and to stand up for what we believed in.
LouAnn Smith
May 1, 2016
My favorite memory of Mr. Keire is the country we created, complete with constitution, flag, anthem, legislature, courts and administration. Or, maybe his teaching us "Mamushka, te panamaish?"
Carol Rotz
May 1, 2016
One of my favorite teachers, I remember him fondly.
Sharon Blackwell-Brown
May 1, 2016
Mr Keire was my CWP teacher in 1964. He demanded excellence from his students. It didn't matter whether you were an athlete or not. I consider him the teacher who most prepared me for study at the University and grad school level. Thank you Mr Keire. RIP.
Ken Smith Portland
Kenneth Smith
May 1, 2016
My memory of Mr. Keire, as one of his students, is of an alternating feeling of resentment and admiration. I would go through cycles of frustration over the workload he required and the perfection he expected, to admiration for giving me a sense of accomplishment in what I had done. Ultimately the later feeling would win. He was truly a person who understood the sense of accomplishment through discipline, and that was perhaps his greatest lesson.
Paul Schindler, Class of '86
April 30, 2016
It is with great respect and honor that I ride and stand with other Patriot Guard Riders as we honor your military service to our nation. We stood beside you in your hospital room as we prayed as you prepared for your eternal journey with our heavenly father. You served this country and gained your citizenship to America by self sacrifices. You Are A True Great American Hero Bertrams. Safe Travels Soldier.
Lynn Vaughn
April 29, 2016
Mr. Keire was one of my favorite teachers. He was my Contemporary World Problems teacher in 1964. He was very outspoken against communism, having lived in Latvia. He was a supporter of the war in Vietnam because of the spread of communism. He made us think and we had great class discussion.
Penny Juve
April 26, 2016
You lived a full life and will continue to live on through the memories of your family, friends and many students. RIP
Tom Zimmer
April 25, 2016
My condolence was one of my favorite teachers he will be missed.
Tom Madison Class of 1962
April 25, 2016
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Your father was one of my most beloved teachers. Angel Blessings and Big Sky Hugs <3. Tricia Robertson HB Class of 1973.
Patricia Robertson
April 25, 2016
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