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65, of San Rafael, CA, died Saturday, January 28, after an extended illness. David graduated from Oakwood High School and Hobart Welding School. He moved to the San Francisco Bay area in 1980 and established Keyes Frame Repair (KFR) as an independent contractor, serving the greater SF Bay area's welding needs for over forty years. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast, a well-known and beloved patron of numerous billiard establishments, and a poet. David was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Mary Kay Keyes. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Irene Keyes, step-daughter, Autumn Lutge; his six siblings: Tess (James - deceased) Servaites and Mary [Mickey] (Michael) Zimmer, both of San Pedro, CA, Alice (Michael) Bowhay of Pacific Grove, CA, Carol Castor (Mark) of St. Ignatius, MT, Denis Keyes of Charleston, SC, and Noreen Keyes (Miguel Fernandez) of Redondo Beach, CA; as well as numerous friends in both Dayton and California. A Celebration of David's life will be held this spring in San Rafael. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949.
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Tim Woeste
April 15, 2023
The saying goes, it´s not the years in your like but the life in your years. Although David left us way too early he definitely had a full life. David was a good friend, always good for great story and a laugh. He will be missed.
Doug Magill
April 15, 2023
David was quite a character! He was a friend and a fellow Dullard. I'll never forget watching him ride a motorcycle with bare feet, no helmet, no eye protection or gloves. It was a scary ride but he always pulled it off! I don't think David ever met a stranger. I will miss him...
Andrew Waizmann
April 14, 2023
Dave has been my friend since early childhood. The "World According To Dave" provided unparalleled enjoyment for myself and his entourage of friends and acquaintances. My early lessons from Dave included grinding pennies to dime size to be used at the vending machines at the Y and of course the process to setup 'unclaimed orders' at Marion's. Seems like we were always consumed with laughter; this will be missed immensely. Dave's catalogue of jokes often brought us complimentary rounds of beers at various dives in Dayton, Monterey and San Francisco. Those jokes continue to roll through my mind, many thanks Dave.
Jana
April 11, 2023
Hello to all of Dave's buddies, we are having a service for Dave 4/22 here in San Rafael, Ca at the RGC where we all hung out together played pool, played disc golf and drank some beers. I wanted to let you know this. I am also going to print out and use these below beautiful memories to share with everyone who attends.
Mark Umphrey
February 23, 2023
Dullard nation lost not only a true friend but a philosopher, poet, comedian, expert on most topics and a prolific storyteller. Most of his stories started off with "I was in this bar with my buddy...."and inevitably left us his fellow Dullards laughing hysterically or shaking our heads in disbelief. This was the world according to Dave that I´m so glad I was a part of for so many years. Dave will live on as he has only just left the building to go shake hands with an old friend.
Dullard Brother Bruce Howe
February 22, 2023
I have fond memory of times I had the joy of being in Daves company. Peace be with his family.
Paul Kronauge
February 13, 2023
I´ve known Dave since grade school. He moved to California shortly after I did. He was one of a kind. Always willing to help on a welding project! And the joke´s never stopped. I will miss him!
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