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Clark Keefer Obituary
Clark Jon (C.J.) Keefer, 40, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, in a tragic plane crash in Minnesota. C.J. was a native of Vancouver, Wash., and a 1986 graduate of Mountain View High School. C.J. currently resided with his fiance, Jennifer McDonald, and her two children (Zack and Harley) in Bethlehem. He was employed by East Coast Jets Inc. since January of 2005 and was currently a Captain. C.J. had a very adventurous life; he raced cars, drove a Harley and was a firefighter and paramedic, all before earning his pilots license. Survivors: C.J. is survived by his loving fiance, his parents, William and Karen Keefer; his sister, Tova Rigsby, wife of Marc Rigsby, and their brand new baby boy; his grandmother, Avis Clark, and his aunts and uncles, Jerry and Betty Keefer; Dian Nelson; Ed Clark; Ted and Patty Clark; and Ken Clark. C.J. has many other friends and family members that will miss him terribly. Services: A memorial service was held in Washington. A private memorial will be held for family and friends in Pennsylvania. Contributions: Memorials may be made to Sovereign Bank, C/O Clark Keefer, 924 Eaton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
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Cheryl Weber
August 18, 2008
Jenn,Zach,and Harley,
I'm sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. If you need anything you know how to reach me.
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Uncle Curt, Aunt Boey, Sam & Katie Scott
August 16, 2008
JJ, Zack, and Harley,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and CJ's family. It will be hard to go on without him but take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. We are here for all of you if you need our help.
Chad Obenski
August 16, 2008
CJ was a skilled aviator and I am privilaged to have had him as both an instrument instructor, and a friend...
Jack Hilbert
August 15, 2008
I was always happy when our son was flying with CJ as his First Officer as I had the confidence and trust knowing CJ was in the left hand seat.
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