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Keith Rabinowitz Obituary
BOSSIER CITY, LA - A Graveside Service with military honors for Keith Norman Rabinowitz will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013 with Rabbi Jana De Benedetti officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home. Keith was born February 25, 1933 and died May 24, 2013.
Retired Lt. Colonel Keith N. Rabinowitz, affectionately known to all as "Pokey," was a Vietnam veteran who held many titles including Director of Missile Maintenance at Barksdale A.F.B. He was a member of the Shreveport Lion's Club and spent 10 years helping others through the Eye Care program. Most recently, Keith loved to vacation in Orange Beach, Alabama with his family. He was an expert on "Gone with the Wind" and it earned him an interview in the paper.
Keith Rabinowitz was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Phoebe Rabinowitz and survived by his wife of 59 years Rita, daughter Cindy Rabinowitz, son Mike Rabinowitz and wife Floy, daughter Sharon Robert and husband David, and daughter Gail Rabinowitz, grandchildren Joshua Robert and wife Sommer, Joseph Robert, Ben Rabinowitz, Matt, and Amy Claire Rabinowitz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to B'nai Zion 245 Southfield Road, Shreveport 71105, or the cause of your choice, to serve as a legacy to honor Keith's memory.
Online condolences for the family may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Rabinowitz
Kevin May
June 6, 2013
Cindy,
I never met your father, but I know that after getting to know you and work with you that he was a man of character, dignity, respect and honor. These traits he past on to you and he will live on thru you and the way you live your life. May God comfort, bless and hold your entire family in his arms as he welcomes your father shouting at the door, "Job Well Done!"
Chris Lewis
May 31, 2013
Cindy, Rita, and Family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I know you loved him very much. Cindy, I know how much your Dad meant to you, your eyes would always light up when talking about him, my heart is breaking for you. You and your Mom and the rest of the family are in my prayers, I pray that the joy he brought you will outweigh the sadness.
Tabatha Wallace
May 31, 2013
Cindy, Rita, and Sharon
We love you and are sending all the prayers and hugs that we can from long distance. We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. We pray and hope that the memories and the joys you had with him here on Earth will help get you through all the sadness that comes with loosing someone so special. Nothing will make this easy but hopefully knowing how much you all are loved back here will make it easier.
Love, Tabatha and Todd
Adison, Abigail, Bella Caudell
May 31, 2013
Aunt Cindy, We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He is in a better place now. (Adison) We love you so very much. (Abigail) We can not wait till you get home so that we can hug you. (Bella)
Marie Caudell
May 31, 2013
In loving memory... Pokey (his namesake), Sammy and Marie
Jo Fisher
May 31, 2013
Thinking of all you. Love, Aunt Jo
Liam Wallace
May 31, 2013
Dear Papa Pokey,
I am really going to miss talking to you on the phone. Maybe now you will get your "Hulk" blanket. I love you and Nana Rita very much, I hope you got to take your special Spiderman "wear" with you!
Love,
Liam
Carol Rachel
May 31, 2013
Rita I don't know if you remember me but I am so sorry for your loss. I knew you and Keith thru the Lions Club. I was active in it when I was married to Jim Rachel. I always was uplifted by his smile and cheerful attitude.
Sincerely, Carol Rachel
Richard and Sandy Erwin
May 30, 2013
Sharon and David,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. May your sweet, precious memories sustain you during the difficult days ahead.
Jamie Williams- STAT Homehealth
May 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss; I am very blessed for having met and worked with Pokey and for getting to know the family that loved him dearly. My prayers are with all of you.
Tina Andrews
May 30, 2013
Mike, your family is in my prayers.
Mary Baxter
May 30, 2013
Gail, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss. May God give you comfort.
Sharon & Rick Boczek
May 30, 2013
Cindy, you have our deepest sympathy. Your father achieved many accomplishments during his lifetime. I am sure the one he was most proud of was the wonderful family he had with him in the hospital while he was so very ill. May you and your family find comfort in all of your memories. Love, Rick and Sharon.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
May 30, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Keith Norman Rabinowitz our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Keith. And to Keith it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Keith, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Keith's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Pam Stead
May 30, 2013
Cindy, I am so glad you got to spend time with your Dad before he passed away and also earlier in the year. Those will be special memories for you. I am sorry for your loss. Many prayers are being lifted up for you and all of your family. May calm and peace come over all of you by knowing that your Dad has now become your angel.
Much Love to all of you.
Gail Hendrix
May 30, 2013
Mike, May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time of loss.
Gail & David Hendrix
Kris Blough
May 30, 2013
Cindy and Family so sorry for your loss. Keeping thoughts and prayers going your way.
May 30, 2013
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. sherry upshaw
James Goins
May 30, 2013
Rita: Keith will be missed. He was a lot of fun. We had some great times in the Downtown Shreveport Lions. My thoughts are with you and family.
May 30, 2013
Cindy and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Cindy, I am glad you were able to spend some time with your dad during his last days. Judy Forsse (wichita, Ks)
Susan Doose
May 29, 2013
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I am glad you were able to be there. It will be hard but keep thinking of all the good things you remember about your dad and your family. I will keep you in my prayers and your family as well. I know how close you are to your family and I will be thinking of you.
Gloria Arellano
May 29, 2013
Cindy and family I am so sorry for the lose of your love one. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Mark Gryder
May 28, 2013
Sharon and David,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time in your lives.
Sincerly,
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gryder
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