Bangor, Pennsylvania
Keith Edward Royer, 46, of Bangor, PA, passed away suddenly Monday, July 29th, in Hagerstown, MD, while doing a pet rescue transport. Born: Keith was born in Elizabeth, NJ on September 10, 1966, a son of Mary (Craig) Royer Cheress, of Linden, NJ and the late Wilbur C. Royer, Jr. Personal: He was a self-employed pool installer and repairer at K & K Pool Service in Bangor, PA. He also operated Keith's Rescue Transport, transporting rescued animal on the East Coast. Keith was a 1984 graduate of David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ Survivors: In addition to his mother, Mary, Keith is survived by his life partner Betty Ribble Jennings of Bangor, a step son,Tristan Burd, of Bangor, PA; a brother, Kenneth Craig Royer and his wife Becki Keet Royer of Bangor, PA; 3 grandchildren Nevaeh Bartholomew, Payton Burd, and Justice Crisante, niece Sage Brittany Royer of Bangor, great nephew Jarren E. Williams of Bangor, and his rescue dogs Stormy, Wendy and their sisters Keisha, Tessa and Kayla. In addition to his father, Keith was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Samuel and Iris Craig, and Niece Tari Elizabeth Royer. Services: Memorial Services will be held at 3 PM Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 4 Lillian Lane, "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA. Friends are invited to call Sunday 1 - 3 PM in the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any local no kill pet shelter or visit Keith's rescue transport on facebook.com.
We mourn loosing one of our own, an animal rescuer, an advocate , a great human being. You are missed dear Keith! My deepest condolences for his family. Peace, Love & Strength. Ena & the pups
Ena Silva
August 15, 2013 | Sacramento, CA
Thank you sooo much Mr. Royer for all that you did to help animals get to a better life. You were an angel on earth who will be missed so much. Even though I did not know you personally, I followed you on FaceBook and you gave me hope that there are truly caring people in the world - and that one person can make a tremendous difference in the life of another and certainly in the lives of all the dogs you helped! My condolences to your family and friends, furry ones, too. I know you are sad...
Catherine Lewis
August 14, 2013 | Santa Cruz, CA
God Bless you Keith , you were an angel who walked among us.
God has called you home were all those you helped save in the green grass they roam. Your work here was a part of Gods plan for you, for He knew you would help save them and do all that you could do. My heart hurts for the world needs more people like you to fight the good fight and now you have gone up into the heavenly blue lights. I'm sure God wrapped His arms around you to thank you for a job well done, for you tried to save them one by one. RIP Keith Royer you have truly earned your...
Juana Sage
August 10, 2013 | Warwick, RI
I just found out about Keith's passing. I am so terribly sorry. He was such a wonderful person. This is a great loss.
Kristin Beatty-Fritts
August 10, 2013 | Black River Falls, WI
My sincerest condolences to Keith's family. I did not know Keith personally, but we were facebook friends and talked a few times via chat. Keith in the rescue world is a legacy. He did what all of us wish we could even know that we do what can and each part helps save the life of an innocent animal. I can only imagine how many of those precious souls that he helped save were waiting for him when he arrived at the Rainbow Bridge, I bet there many. May he rest in peace and know that he was...
Kimberly McClanahan
August 10, 2013 | Pacific, MO
Our hearts break for all of you. Keith sounds like a phenomenal person and the rescue community is forever grateful. So very sorry for your loss.
Kevin and Allie Carroll (Woof Connections Dog Rescue)
August 10, 2013 | West Memphis, AR
Betty & Tristan,
The world has lost a wonderful soul in Keith! My prayers are with you and your families! Try to remember the good times and remember that he will always live in your heart! God Bless you!
Denise Walker Cardinalli
Denise Cardinalli
August 09, 2013 | Easton, PA
YOU WILL BE MISSED FOREVER........
August 09, 2013
Although I didn't hear about Keith and his life's work transporting rescued dogs until his passing was posted on Facebook, I was deeply touched by his caring and generous heart and devotion to these animals. As a dachshund lover and owner, I was especially drawn to the final chapter of his life in which he was helping out some dachsies - and that he was so looking forward to this mission. I have no doubt that he will be deeply missed by both humans and furred creatures whose lives he so...
Nancy McNamara
August 09, 2013 | Brockville, ON
