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Frederick Keith Obituary

Frederick Harrison Keith, 82, of Yelm, Wash., died at his home May 26, 2011.

He was born Oct. 26, 1928, in Yakima, Wash.

He moved to Alaska in 1956 to fly for Interior Airways out of Barrow. He joined Reeve Aleutian Airways in 1958 and retired in 1988 as chief pilot, vice president and check captain.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy McCall Keith; four daughters, Deana (Frank) Patrick of Swainsboro, Ga., Dayle Keith of Yelm, Kelly Keith of Bristol, R.I., and Korrin (Matt) Sewicke of Cibilo, Texas; six grandchildren; sister, Gloria (Denny) Kron of Anchorage; and nieces and nephews.

Interment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2011.

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Diana McCall-Mays

June 12, 2011

Uncle Fred you will be truely missed. All our love and prayers to the family

June 10, 2011

I flew with Fred on many an oil haul while working at RAA. I remeber sitting in the cockpit waiting for him to get his gloves on so we could get the C-46 started in the early days.Lots of fond memories. He was a great pilot,person and friend. All the best to the family.
Dick & Sandy Buzby, Wasilla,Alaska

Richard an Carol Huff

June 10, 2011

we are very sorry to hear of fred's passing. you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard an Carol Huff

June 10, 2011

we are very sorry to hear of fred's passing. you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Daylemary Keith

June 9, 2011

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Daylemary Keith

June 9, 2011

In Loving Memory of my Daddy, Fred H Keith

Daylemary Keith

June 9, 2011

Valerie Amos

June 9, 2011

My family and I are so sorry for the loss of Fred. I have very fond memories of growing up across the street from the Keiths'. Fred will truly be missed.

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