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David Keiser Obituary
David Harold Keiser, age 61, of Wilmington, NC passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at his home after a very short battle with cancer.
David had lived well with the non-terminal disease of Parkinson's for 12 years. He was a loving husband, son, brother and uncle.
David was born in Coldwater, Michigan. He served in the US Army with a tour in Vietnam.
He was an avid Historic Preservationist here in "Olde" Wilmington for over 30 years, where he restored six historic homes and moved two of those to save them from demolition. With a Bachelor of Science in Business from UNCW, an Associate's Degree in Computers and his Real Estate License, he maintained his self-renovated homes through his business, Historic Rental Apartments. He was also a civil war buff and collector of many related artifacts.
David was predeceased by his father, Joe Edward Keiser and nephew, Stuart Edward Benson.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Deal Keiser and his beloved cat "Pinky" of Wilmington; mother Allene V. Keiser of Belville; brother Phil Keiser of Belville; sister Kathleen Face and husband Allen of Leland; sister Patricia Jane Grainger of Leland; nephew Kyle Russell of Raleigh who was like a son; special niece Beth Mills and husband Adam of Burgaw, and great nephew Joel Benson of Wilmington. Three additional sisters-in-law and their husbands, another niece, 6 more nephews, 7 great-nieces, 4 great-nephews, 2 wonderful caregivers, exceptional neighbors and great friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 3736 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC, with the Reverend May Craven officiating. Family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service.
His mother requested her favorite poem, "Warm Summer Sun" by Mark Twain:
"Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here, Warm southern wind, Blow softly here, Green sod above, Lie light, Lie light. Good night, dear heart, good night, good night."
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the National Transplant Assistance Fund, C/O Beth Mills. Call 1-800-642-8399 or go to www.transplantfund.org for more information.
Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Cherie & Geoff Parsons
December 30, 2010
We could not resist posting another memory. This time of our trip to North Carolina in 2005.
Only hearts that have loved could feel such loss and pain.
David down under
Geoff & Cherie Parsons
December 30, 2010
"Even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in Spirit" Colossians 2:5
Time will dutifully pass but our memories are everlasting. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to part.
Some of our fondest memories include David's arrival in Australia when we were outrageous university students in 1976 and then touring our party circuit.
Erin dusard
December 28, 2010
Love and God's blessings to you... Erin Spencer Dusard and Leo Dusard
Dale Ormsby
December 28, 2010
To the family of David Keiser; I wish to extend condolences and love in their loss. In a life cut short David accomplished much . He will be missed by all. However he is no longer suffering and that must be a relief for you . May God bless and keep you close in the New year .
December 28, 2010
Wishing you peace and comfort that comes from God and your family and friends at this sad time. David will be missed and we will be here for you. Blessings,
Dr. and Mrs. (Mary) James Price
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