Bryan Sask, founder of Surrey, British Columbia, distributor Key Innovations (PPAI 304208, D1) passed away on March 30 following a battle with cancer. He was 69.

Sask ran several businesses, including Key Innovations. Active in the promotional products industry and an advocate for it, he was a member of Promotional Products Professionals of Canada for more than 30 years. His son Bryson, who worked with his father for almost 20 years, now leads the distributorship.

Outside of the office, Sask was passionate about hockey and actively involved in softball. He coached players for nearly 50 years and as a Master Coach Developer, trained softball coaches across Canada.

Sask is survived by his wife Judith, son Bryson and his wife Hayley, son Aaron and his wife Jennifer, daughter Jillian, granddaughter Ellie and step-granddaughter Audrina, and loving relatives.

A service for Sask will be held on April 6 at St. Matthew’s RC Parish, but is limited to immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation listed under Bryan Sask Memorial.