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Donald Keef Obituary
7/25/1941 – 10/31/2009
Donald Dee Keef, 68, died Saturday October 31, 2009 at his home. He was born in Newcastle, Wyoming to Charles Dee and Mina Lee (Kimsey) Keef.
He met his wife Becky through his brother and on August 26, 1961 they were married. He began working for the railroad about a year later. They lived most of their lives in Citrus Heights, California where he worked 42 years for Southern Pacific Railroad which later became Union Pacific Railroad. He retired from the railroad in 2005 and they moved to Sweet Home.
He enjoyed classic cars, especially muscle cars and collected toy cars and other figurines. He loved listening to music and spending time with his dog "Spice."
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Sue (Strain); daughter Karrie (Keef) Walley of Redding, California; sister Karen Key Ellis of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren and two (twins) great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and son, Ronald Dee Keef in 1994.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday November 7, 2009 at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com
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jamie adams
November 6, 2009
beckey iam so sorry for your loss of don, he was a good friend and partner at work, god bless you and your family.
Diana VonBergen (Walker)
November 5, 2009
Becky,
I was so sad to hear of Don's passing. There are so many great memories of our times together. It doesn't seem like that long ago. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep in touch so I will know you are doing OK. I'm sorry I won't be there for the service.
Steven Williams
November 5, 2009
With Deepest Sympathy,
A loss like yours can never
make sense...
Please accept my
deepest and heartfelt sympathy
John & Dianna Kent
November 5, 2009
Becky,
Don was truly a much loved member of our railroad family in Roseville. We are saddened by the news of his passing and we will miss him deeply. Through the years, his sly smile often told us that he was up to no good, that someone was going to catch the brunt of his playfulness and then there would be the hearty laugh that would follow. His thoughtfulness of and towards each of his co-workers was and is legendary. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family. And for Don, go with God, my Brother and now that your life’s toils are over, may you rest in peace. Until we meet again.
Leo Marin
November 5, 2009
Don was a great guy and a very talented machinist. I worked with him and then when I became a Supervisor he work for me. He had the respect and admiration of many employees at the railroad and was known as one of the best locomotive inspectors around.
Jack & Yvone Alvarez
November 4, 2009
BECKY
Our prayers reach out to you, we are saddened to hear of Don's passing. May the Lord bless and comfort you during this very difficult time.
We will not be able to attend the service but our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Walker
November 4, 2009
Becky,
Our Blessings and prayers reach out to you. Upon reflection of Don's passing it brought back great memories of you two and sharing family times and playing cards after getting off work at midnight. Also how our kids looked like yours with the red hair and people thought we were related.
I'm just sorry that I won't be there for the services.
Bless you...
Terry & Sarah Walker
Chuck & Vickie Milligan
November 4, 2009
Becky, we are so saddened to hear of Don's passing. May the Lord bless and comfort you during this very difficult time. We will be unable to attend the service but our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with and for you.
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