Keith William Earll

Earll, Keith William. Farewell to Dad. The earth turned a little dimmer, but Heaven turned a little brighter on Monday November 10, 2008 as Keith William Earll passed peacefully into eternal life. Keith Earll, 82, was born in Yorba Linda, CA in 1926 where he lived until his passing. He was a star athlete at Fullerton High School where he excelled in baseball, football and gymnastics. In 1943 he answered the call of duty and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps where he served with distinction. He was honorably discharged shortly after surviving the crash of his B-24 Bomber in the Aleutian Islands. Upon his return home, he continued his love of sports where he was quarterback and captain of his Fullerton Jr. College football team. It was at Fullerton Jr. College that he met the love of his life, Velma, his life- long partner and wife of 60 years. Soon after, Keith assumed ownership of the auto repair shop his father started. Keith owned and operated Earll's Garage in Yorba Linda from 1948 until his retirement in 1991. Keith was active in the community he grew-up in and loved and willingly gave of himself in numerous leadership roles. Keith served over 30 years with the Yorba Linda Volunteer Fire Department, over 20 years as Chief. In addition Keith served on the Yorba Linda School Board, the Fullerton High School Board, and as a reserve Orange County Deputy Sheriff. Keith loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter (skills he developed in the hills of Yorba Linda), and was a member of the American Legion, National Rifle Association, and Yorba Linda Historical Society. Keith is survived by his wife, Velma Earll; his son, Chuck Earll; his daughter, Carol Somers; 5 grandchildren, Lindsey, Sarah, Emiley, Laura, and Keith; 4 great-grandchildren, Erin, Emiley, Linnea, and Clara, and his brother, Gene Earll. Keith will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery with Military Honors on Monday, November 17, 2008, 11:01 a.m. Staging Area #5. Arlington Mortuary 1-800-275-4648