"Big"
by Dr. Nico de Wette

Keith Hansen was a big man
Had a big, loud voice
A big laugh,
He was a big presence
He loved big, strong, fish, like Steelhead
He loved big, bold red wines, like Panther Creek

He was big on honesty: some found him abrupt,
assertive, in your face
It was just honesty without a filter
He had a big oncology practice, with large
numbers of patients
He had a big, vast knowledge of the oncology
literature, studies and protocols, and the latest
treatment advances
He wasn’t big on holding hands or pampering
patients
He was big on taking patients by the hand and
leading them through aggressive and complex
therapies

He had a big heart.
Underneath the large, loud, assertive exterior,
was a man with
Passion for his work
Extraordinary caring for his patients
Deep love for his wife
Intense pride in his children
And profound joy in his grand children

The loss of this larger than life man leaves us
with a very big void in our hearts.

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