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Keith Lyle Knighten

1929 - 2018

Keith Lyle Knighten obituary, 1929-2018, Seward, AK

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1929

DIED

2018

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Keith Knighten Obituary

Keith Lyle Knighten, 89, of Seward, Alaska, passed away on Aug. 22, 2018, in Seward.
He was born to Archie and Neva Knighten on June 11, 1929, in Halsey, Ore. Keith joined the Navy at 15, and went on to retire from the Coast Guard, a veteran of three wars. He married Dorthy A. Patapoff on April 11, 1948. They settled in Seward in 1965, and traveled the world while raising two sons. After retiring as Chief Warrant Officer in 1967, he built the Fish House, and then onto Harbor Air Service.
Keith is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Thema L. Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Dorthy A. Knighten of Seward; and sons, Kimo and Theda Knighten of Lebanon, Ore., and Gilbert and Carol Knighten of Seward. Known to many as grandpa, and lovingly as grumpy by others, Keith will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The American Legion of Seward, the VA or VFW in his memory.

Published by Anchorage Daily News on Sep. 2, 2018.
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I'm so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you from the Johnston's (Richele, Philip, Mike, Arthur, Max and Link).

Richele Johnston

September 7, 2018

Keith worked with me on the Alaska Peninsula in the 1970's and was a great coworker and a super nice man. I'll treasure my memories of him. Please accept my condolences and I'm sure other long gone officers of Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game.

Wayne Fleek

September 4, 2018

We would like to extend our condolences to the family. May our Heavenly Father put his loving arms around you and comfort you (isa 41:10)

September 3, 2018

With heartfelt sympathy to the family. May fond memories of your loved one comfort you at this time. Please consider Psalm 145:18, 19. May those words bring you some consolation and a small measure of peace.

B D

August 31, 2018

Our condolences to the Knighten family. May the wonderful memories you have of your loved one provide a measure of comfort to you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

G Cameron

August 31, 2018

I am truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the Family and friends of Keith. May the God of all Comfort Grant you peace and strength during this diffecult time (psalm 29:11).

M C

August 31, 2018

My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isiia 61:1,2

A.B

August 31, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1 Peter 5:6,7.

Linda Mc

August 30, 2018

I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
One day many will have the opportunity to live again.
May the hope of everlasting life sustain you and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)

T M

August 30, 2018

My condolences for your loss. May your family find comfort and hope in God's promise of everlasting life in a paradise on earth. John 6:40 Ps 37:29

M G

August 30, 2018

During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this time of loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Monica

August 30, 2018

My heartfelt condolences are with the family doing this time of sorrow. May the fond memories and moments of laughter help you in the days ahead. May God also bring you comfort and peace as he works to heal your broken hearts. Isaiah 57:15, 18

Monica

August 30, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

RK

August 30, 2018

With heartfelt sympathy to the family. May fond memories of your loved one comfort you at this time. Please consider Psalm 145:18, 19. May those words bring you some consolation and a small measure of peace.

August 30, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of Keith and the hope we have in God's promises to bring back those who have passed away in death.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

August 30, 2018

With heartfelt sympathy to the family. May fond memories of your loved one comfort you at this time. Please consider Psalm 145:18, 19. May those words bring you some consolation and a small measure of peace.

Bd

August 29, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.

August 29, 2018

So very sorry for your loss.I hope you can find comfort in God's promise to "swallow up death forever" Isaiah says, "Exaltation and rejoicing will be theirs,and grief and sighing will flee away." Hopefully very soon.Sincerely,

August 29, 2018

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