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Blue Keeton Obituary

Keeton, Blue Davis
Blue, 38, passed away Tuesday evening, October 16th in Prescott, Arizona. A Phoenix native, Blue was born on February 21, 1974 to Sandy and Vince Keeton. He lived a beautiful life filled with fabulous friends, family, and more love and smiles than imaginable. He had a great love of sports that began at an early age - playing soccer, baseball, and then moving on to Arcadia football. He was an avid sports fan, to say the least. The two teams he took most pride in were ASU football and the Boston Red Sox. He loved experiencing new stadiums and hitting the road to see his teams play on different fields. His travels found him in conversations with the locals and he instantly became a part of the town based on his new friends and knowledge of the surroundings. He cherished his times with all his friends and family. Blue is so loved. His mother, Sandy; brother and sister, March and Chais (Dan) Ondeck; and nephews and niece, Thomas, Keeton and Andie; and all of you will miss him deeply, but his light will shine on us forever. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, October 22nd, at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Arcadia Football Boosters in Blue's, #11, honor.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 20, 2012.
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Our friendship is as dear to me as if it were yesterday. Distance never removed the wonderful memories! You taught me everything a girl should know about the Red Sox! God Bless you, Sandy, March and Chais.

Amanda (Mandi) Perez (Swan)

August 14, 2015

I will always remember His smile, kindness and unconditional acceptance of all people. You will be missed.

Jennifer Zandell (Moore)

June 11, 2013

Today I just heard the news of Blue's passing through George Clark's mother, Sandra and my heart broke. I will always remember him sense of humor, kindness and especially his love of sports. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. God bless and take care. Rest in peace Blue.

Alison Wayland

November 27, 2012

We were all heartbroken to hear of the loss of Blue. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, The Pickerings

November 1, 2012

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Blue who I considered a second son. He brought joy to all who knew him.His kind, sweet, loving and playful nature was contagious.You could not help yourself from smiling or laughing when he was near.His love of people found him in the right place at P.F.Chang's Fashion Square. There we became a family and now have so many lifelong friendships. I was so fortunate to keep in close contact with him and appreciated his kindness and caring for my children Katie and Michael. We have lost a most special human being. My heartfelt condolences to Sandy, March, and Chais. One favorite Blue memory is for Christmas one year he gave me an 8X10 picture of himself ! I can still hear his booming voice calling my name.. BD !!! Rest in peace Blue ...

Beth Doyle - Cochran

October 30, 2012

I have many great,fond memories of Blue. I had the pleasure of watching him grow from a young boy into a man in our many years of working together at the original P.F. Chang's at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. I went to several Suns games, and a couple of Fiesta Bowl games with Blue. I don't know that I will ever encounter a bigger sports fan than Blue. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Blue, until we meet at the Big Game in the sky ! Rest in Peace my friend.

Ed Kolesar

October 26, 2012

You were a wonderful gift to everyone who knew you, but especially to me and Maren and, of course, Jennie Anna, who adored you. You and she will be inseparable in my memory, and I will cherish your kindnesses forever.

Deborah Hansen

October 24, 2012

Marie Dialessi

October 24, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

October 24, 2012

Matt Goldsberry

October 23, 2012

I'm just Thankful that I was lucky enough to know Blue. You will be missed..

Mike Freeman

October 22, 2012

John Vargo

October 22, 2012

Michelle Deutsch

October 22, 2012

So sad to hear of Blue's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and all who loved him. Rest in peace, Blue!

Angie Tankersley

October 22, 2012

Jefe and I were fortunate enough to call you friend your beautiful smile and spirit will not be forgotten. Peace finally for you and continued peace to your wonderful friends and family.

Jefe & Tameria Killeen

October 22, 2012

I spent many of my teenage years hanging around the Keeton household and have so many fond memories of Blue and his beautiful smile. He was such a kind and gregarious spirit. He was loved by everyone who knew him. My deepest sympathies to the Keeton family.

Whitney Pozgay

October 22, 2012

Pick up tackle football games on the beach will never be the same. Neither will enjoying the sunshine and view from the rooftop of the Pennant. Always looked forward to you coming thru Mission Beach during my college years. Good times and great memories. You will be missed.

T.J. Cooley

October 22, 2012

It was a pleasure to have known Blue for as long as I did. The world was better off with Blue in it, and will be missing something special without him.

Matt Spahle

October 22, 2012

Alex Freeman

October 22, 2012

Always your Bro - Trujillo

October 22, 2012

John L. Trujillo

October 22, 2012

Blue always had such a sparkle in his eyes. My first memory of him was how athletic and fast he was zipping around the Hopi field. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Erin Sanders (Westerlund)

October 22, 2012

My heart, and deepest sympathy goes out to Blue's family. As we mourn over this great loss, may we all find a source of strength, and comfort in the many great memories and special moments we shared with Blue.

Chef Rob

October 22, 2012

We became friends when I lived in the US. He treated me like a brother. His kindness, great sense of humor, passion for sports and teasing over my English, made our relationship really unique. Urica family has always appreciated that I could spent X-mas times @ Keetons. Our thoughts are with Sandy & family. Blue's legacy will be always remembered. Rest in peace my man!!

Ales Urica

October 22, 2012

My love goes out to the Keeton family during this difficult time. Every time I saw Blue he had a big smile on his face and always brought one to mine. He will be missed and forever remembered.

Laurie Davis (Wilder)

October 22, 2012

Rest in peace, Blue. So sorry for your family's loss.

Jim Dana

October 21, 2012

Thanks for always bringing laughter into a room Blue - you will be missed!

Amy Toppel

October 21, 2012

To the man that brought Joy & Happiness to everyone you've touched! Blue may your journey continue beyond! You were a wonderful spirit to know & will be greatly missed! Rest In Peace my friend!

Courtney Quick

October 21, 2012

Thank you for all the great memories Blue! The Sparky sweater will live on forever. Go Springbok!

Sergio Ramos

October 21, 2012

It has been many years since seeing Blue, but I will always remember the wonderful spirit he had. The bight light and gentle soul he possessed will be remembered by so many. I pray for peace and love to surround his family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Elizabeth Taddiken

October 21, 2012

Blue was my Son's, (Mike Newhart) best friend in Arizona. Mike was always telling me stories about the two of them & what a great pal Blue was to him. I was lucky enough to have met Blue & to experience the joy he brought to everyone. My thoughts are with you.

Marty Newhart

October 21, 2012

I'll always remember you as the first guy to ever ask me out on a date. Too bad my parents said no! Just know you brought much happiness to many people.

Jennifer Telleria

October 21, 2012

I played soccer with Blue on a team his dad coached when we were kids. I am so sad to hear of his passing. I hope all who loved him and knew him well soon find peace. God bless. Rest in peace, Blue.

Rob (Bobby) Reed (Poplawski)

October 21, 2012

Sandy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the passing of Blue.
Linda & Glen Bair

October 21, 2012

My nephew Bryan Roberts was a friend of his and talked about a lot.

dale kasl

October 21, 2012

How saddened I was to learn of Blue's passing. He was a member of my team at P.F.Chang's at the Beverly Center. We shared a lot of laughs together. My thoughts are with all of Blue's friends and family.

Sydney Lax

October 20, 2012

Praying for peace and comfort during such a difficult time for Blue's family.

Dana Hickey

October 20, 2012

Rusty always loved your pink flip flops. And I loved growing up with you. Thanks for being such a great guy and so much fun. We will miss you!! Love, Natalie & Rusty

October 20, 2012

Joel Parker

October 20, 2012

Shannon Portugal (Bowen)

October 20, 2012

What an amazing guy. To know Blue was to love him. He always treated me like a little brother and I will always miss him.

My love and prayers are with Blue, Sande, Chais, March and the rest of the family. Such a loss.

Michael LaSota

October 20, 2012

Eddie Elliott

October 20, 2012

Stephanie Elliott

October 20, 2012

Words cannot adequately express how sorry I am about the loss of Blue. He was a warm, kind, fun man who was genuinely interested in others. He was always smiling. I had the pleasure of growing up with Blue, and I have many fond memories of time spent with him, his family, and my family. I love you, Blue, and I will miss you. All my love, thoughts, and prayers to Sandy, Chase, March, and the rest of Blue's family.

John Lasota

October 20, 2012

Eternal love my friend.

Lance Whiteside

October 20, 2012

Blue was one of the kindest and most full-of-joy people I've ever met, and I am honored to call him my friend. I will miss him, and my heart goes out to his family and friends.

Camille Bass

October 20, 2012

Debbie Granzow (King)

October 20, 2012

RIP, Blue. May your light continue to shine as bright as you did for all of us.

Scott Dalzell

October 20, 2012

Ryan Osborne

October 20, 2012

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