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Schlarf, Keith David
Keith David Schlarf, 58, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2011. He was born in Lansing, MI on November 1, 1952 to the late Donald and Ruth (Mutz) Schlarf. Captain Keith Schlarf was a retired firefighter for NASA in Cape Canaveral, Florida. He was passionate about the Space Shuttle and the Delta Rocket Programs. After moving to Arizona in 2006, Keith immediately sought to volunteer his talents at the Hall of Flame Fire Museum, where he assisted with children's tours and maintenance of the museum. Keith was an avid hunter, gun collector, fisherman, and hiker. He loved to travel. Keith was a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the North Scottsdale United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Flynn Schlarf; children, Scott (Lyndsey) Schlarf and Brian Schlarf of Orlando, FL; Karyn (David) Sadewasser of Rochester, NY; Shannon (Richard) Giacomarra of Madison, NJ; Grandchildren, Brianna Sadewasser and Frank Giacomarra; brother Kenneth (Beth) Schlarf of Orlando, FL and his beloved dog, PJ. He leaves behind many other family members and close friends. Fireman's Memorial Service honoring Keith's life will be held at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church at 11735 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 1:30pm. In Keith's memory, you may make donations to Hall of Flame Fire Museum at 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 or North Scottsdale United Methodist Church at 11735 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 25, 2011.

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Deb Robinson

September 20, 2024

I sure wish I could share all the wonderful things that have happened since you've been gone. I know you know. I just miss our talks. Miss you, my favorite cousin...don't tell the others

Marshall Palmer

September 19, 2024

Miss you my friend !

Mimi

September 19, 2023

Rest in eternal peace. You must be so proud of Pam.
XOXO

Barbara Wilder

September 19, 2023

Pam I'm glad you have good memories.

Bruce Cirone

September 22, 2022

The loss of a fire brother is always the hardest to accept, and you are my friend and brother , I will see you soon my brother, always in HIS grip , GOD bless you

Barbara Wilder

September 19, 2020

RIP Keith. B

Marshall Palmer

September 19, 2019

Sure miss you my friend !

October 5, 2012

I miss you and I love you.. But, I am hanging in there..
I feel your presence everyday, my soulmate and my forever best friend.
With much love,
Pam (Wife)

Mimi Loucks

November 10, 2011

I miss you. Your wishes for Karen are coming true. She is doing what you would have wanted Keithey - because of your life, and the many lives you have touched. I'd give anything to hear half your breath
I know you're alive in our lives -- after death. RIP

Pam Schlarf

November 10, 2011

To my dear husband,
Words cannot express the love we had for each other.. These past four years have been a roller coaster of emotions.. You were so sick and you kept on showing me what an awesome man you were.. You were the most loving, giving man I had ever met.
Thank you for sharing your life with me..
I will love you always.. Peace to you forever.

Keith Abell

October 1, 2011

To my brother Keith; we have had a lot of great times together, from the early days at the Cape F/D we spent many days fishing, scuba diving , surfing, sking, tennis and a lot more. You have been a great friend and I have been blessed in knowing you and sharing life together. Mayby when we meet again in Heaven and I have my new Heavenly body I will finally get to win a tennis match from you.
Your friend Keith.

Deb Robinson

September 29, 2011

Words cannot express how much it meant to me to reconnect with you after so many years. You were a part of many happy childhood memories. You were bigger than life to me. I always felt you were looking out for me any time you made your way back to Michigan for a visit. I always felt so safe with you. Somehow I know you are still looking out for me. Thank you, my dear cousin. I love you, and I miss you.

Keith Wilson

September 29, 2011

Pam, my deep and sincere condolences to you. May you find strength and peace in knowing that Keith will always be close to your heart and a part of your life. Keith, your family and friends will always miss you. It was such a pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with you at KSC/CCAS Fire Dept. Rest in Peace my brother. You are in God's hands now.

Ralph Coughenour

September 28, 2011

Pam and family. I din't know Keith all that well we only worked together a few times. But when I worked with Keith at the Port Station, he was always pleasent to work with always had something good to say and would always ask what you brought to eat, that he might like !! Thinking of you in our prayers/

Susan Mutz

September 27, 2011

Pam, I am so glad that I got a chance to connect with Keith before he passed. He blessed so many lives. I do wish that I could have seen him. I pray that God gives you the strength to continue the fight. God Bless you. I hope that one day we get a chance to meet. You are also a blessed Angel. Love you.

Judy and John Black

September 27, 2011

Pam the love and strength you and Keith shared is an inspiration for us.

September 27, 2011

Pam my sincerest condolences for your lost. Oscar Correa, BTM/NMDP

September 27, 2011

Pam, I am very sorry for your loss. Maria Marshall
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Barbara Wilder

September 27, 2011

Pam so sorry for your loss. It's been long road but you kept the faith. Thanks for letting me know and I will fwd to Candance,as you know she is no longer over the Parish Nurses. B

September 27, 2011

will never forget rained out baseball game of mets vs yankees and eating at a steakhouse in hoboken with pam and keith in 2003

candy nadeau

September 26, 2011

The fight is over. He'll be singing with the angels now.

Alexandra Almada

September 26, 2011

My deepest condolences... May God help you in bearing this loss and bless you with peace and harmony.

Peace, prayers and blessings,

Bruce Cirone

September 26, 2011

My Heart Breaks for you Pam,I am so sorry for your loss ......I know you as Bucket, Buddy, Keith and mostly Brother , we hunted,fished and lived life to the fullest , I will miss you mostly because of your smile and the way you were with your friends, and your can do anything attitude, and YOU WERE A BLESSING AND A GREAT BROTHER IN BATTLE , I Love you and you will always be in my thoughts, Bruce Cirone

KEVIN CONDON

September 26, 2011

Keith you were a well respect man from my father Larry Condon which served on Lake Barton FD.I remember him always talking about you and I remember you myself.May the Lord give you peace brother.

Karen DeMoss

September 25, 2011

Pam,
I was saddened to read about Keith's passing. I was blessed to have known him at Southwest Hem/Onc and I know how hard he fought this battle. May he be at peace now that his suffering is over. May God comfort you and his family in the days ahead. Karen RN

September 25, 2011

Rest in Peace our brother! You are and will be missed! CCAS FD Sta2 B shift

Kermit Deitz

September 25, 2011

Keith knowing you was something I will always treasure in life because you were alaways a great friend to me and the boys at the Cape. Rest in peace Bucket.

the boys at the Cape

Neil Huggins

September 25, 2011

Keith, It was an honor and pleasure to know you from the old Lake Barton FD days and reconnect with you this past year. I am glad we got to get together and talk about old times. As we are not getting any younger, the time for the great big reunion for all of us is getting closer. Much Love to you Brother...

Marshall Palmer

September 25, 2011

The memories of us cruising around Orlando in your Road Runner and our days of firefighters at Lake Barton F.D. Will never be forgotten , you fought a hard battle as a true firefighter would have but when the roof collapsed you knew it was time to pull back. It was great having you as a friend and the memories forever lasting. Marshall

vernon goodrich

September 25, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Ken and Debbie Dewey

September 25, 2011

Blessed be the angels who bore your pain away. Blessed be Pam who held your hand up to the last breath.

September 25, 2011

Dear Kieth,
Well you gave it a good effort and fought a hard fight, The cancer has won and taken you from us. I am so sorry I couldn't take your phone call that day and I hate my self for that and hope you will be able to for give me, as I was at work in a class and could not break free. I am not sure what life holds for me but my day will come and I am sure we will meet again. I hope you will save me a seat. We had the opportunity to share many good times, a lot of great nights out and working for you was a honor and pleasure. You may be gone but as we say in the Fire service, You will never be forgotten. May the wind be at your back, may the sun shine upon your face, may good hold you and protect you , may you never be in pain again. I will pray that you will watch over me and protect me as I continue to protect others as my career continues. I won't say good bye, I will say until we meet again. I love you Brother......

September 25, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jim&Sharon Dumont

September 25, 2011

"Hey Buddy", All of us at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Fire Departments will miss you. Many hours and years spent sitting on the launch pads doing launch supports and stand-by's!! The things that happened during those times we will all remember and laugh! All of the big fish fry's we had at the station are a tradition long gone but never forgotten! We all know that you are in a much better place sitting along side all of our other brother and sister firefighters saying......"what a ride it has been". May God be with you Keith....until we meet again! James M. Dumont Sr., Commander Kennedy Space Center Fire Department Honor Guard

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