RICHARD KEYES

Keyes, Richard D. "Dick," 81, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2012 , with his family by his side. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and received his B.S. in Design from the University of Michigan, and after serving four years in the Air Force, received an M.A. in Painting from the University of California Berkeley. He taught drawing and painting at the Long Beach City College Art Department for 30 years and was Chair of the Art Department for his last 11 years. While there, he touched many lives by inspiring others through his love of art and nature. He also taught painting at Yosemite National Park for 14 years, again inspired by the awe and power he felt there, and exhibited at the Laguna Beach summer Art-A-Fair Festival for the past 20 years. A quiet man, he was father, husband, teacher and friend, and will be missed by those who knew him. Richard was preceded in death by his son, David, and his parents, Richard and Estella. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Carol, and his son, Jeffrey; brother, Jere and sister Mary Louise. A private viewing and internment of his ashes were attended by his family, and at his request, there will be no service.