May 19, 1956 - December 31, 2014 Harold Keith (Bear) Martin, life long Santa Monica and Venice resident, beloved doorman and employee at the Beverly Hilton Hotel since 1973, died on December 31, 2014. He was 58. Keith attended Santa Monica schools, including Grant Elementary, John Adams Junior High, and Santa Monica High School where he played on the CIF championship volleyball team before graduating in 1974. A lover of all things outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hiking, biking and sunset walks with his beloved dog, Oso. He is survived by his brother, John, his sisters, Anita and Peggy, plus many loving relatives and friends. A memorial will be held on Saturday, January 24, 1:00 p.m.- Sunset, at Santa Monica Beach, Lifeguard Station 26.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2015.

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Lisa

January 25, 2015

I will miss you big guy. Great person, great friend, great memories.

January 25, 2015

Bear, Thank you for your life. You are a good man. See you soon Bro. Rob Jackson

January 18, 2015

Bear, you will always be our nephew. We loved you and will miss you.
Uncle Ross and Aunt Ann

Wendy L

January 16, 2015

Bear, you are ALWAYS a "Friend of mine". Love you.

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