Portland, Oregon
Age 63 A selfless family man, empowerer of people, world-class athlete, and barbecue wizard—Keith dedicated his life to helping people enrich theirs, even in his final days. He had a personal credo, to "Create a Great Day", and he worked his hardest to make that a reality every day he spent on...
Read MoreI met Keith at Minnesota for football freshman year. He was just a great person and my first friend on the team. I just learned of his passing am so sad to hear of it. I carry great memories of our time playing together and starting out in the Minnesota program. God Bless you Keith.
William Dunn
July 16, 2022 | Other
Has it really been so many years? Keith I was just talking about you to someone the other day - your spirit continues to live on. Sending virtual hugs to Keith's family and friends on this anniversary.
Jessi LaCosta
July 31, 2020 | Chapel Hill, NC | Friend
Sorry to hear about Keith's passing. I went high school with Keith and played football with him. I was a class behind Keith and I remember his gentle spirit and his natural leadership. He made me a better football player and more importantly a better person. Keith touched peoples lives in ways he never knew by being the humble caring person he was. I just found out today 3/17/19 of his passing. God has a gentle giant of a angel with him and all of us here on earth we're blessed to have known...
Tony Guisasola
March 17, 2019 | Ellijay, GA
This is Danielle, Keith's daughter. Thank you so very much to everyone for their kind and loving words, they are all treasured by the family!
Danielle Bitz
November 28, 2018
With deepest sympathy I send my regrets to Keith's family. I have known him since we were in 5th grade and tried to follow him as he achieved many goals and success's through the years. I still have a newspaper article from 1972 with him wearing his Varsity sweater with all his awards on his chest. He was a pleasure to know and always had that smile for all. He was always so kind and he didn't let his successes take over him. My last conversation was with him at Mr. Richendollar's...
Maureen Little
November 04, 2017 | Belleville, MI
You were the light for so many. I believe your spirit will continue to brighten the paths of many - just in a different way now.
Jessi LaCosta BlueRio Strategies
September 28, 2017 | Chapel Hill, NC
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glenda Terrill
August 19, 2017 | Jefferson City, MO
To the Simons Family:
With deepest sympathy to your family,
we share in your grief and send you
our love.
Harold & Ethel Simons
August 10, 2017
With my deepest Sympathy. I was a teammate and friend of Keith's at the U of M. My cousin, Scott Turitto also knew Keith well as many Gopher football players would frequent "Turitto's Pizza" after the home games on Saturday's. Keith was very special to the many people knew him as well as the countless people who's lives benefited simply from knowing Keith Simons. Rest in peace.
Regards,
Doug Beaudoin, #22
Scott Turitto, Turitto's Pizza
August 10, 2017