Dr. Keith Andrew Austin

Keith Austin Obituary

Dr. Keith Andrew Austin of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, from natural causes related to heart failure. Born December 12, 1966, in Delano, California, he was the second of John and Faye Austin's three sons. Mr. and Mrs. Austin were both teachers and encouraged their sons to be life-long learners. At an early age, Keith developed an interest in singing and playing music. He also composed and performed his own music. His talent evolved from performances in high school bands on through college and into his later life at Christian youth camps and rallies. His church family was blessed weekly with his talent and dedication to music in worship service leadership. Through Keith's involvement in music and youth ministries at New Hope Community Church in Portland, Oregon, he met his wife of fifteen years, Tara NaSmythe. They moved to Bellingham in 1994 shortly after Keith graduated from Western States Chiropractic College. Together they established the Austin Chiropractic Clinic in Bellingham. Patients of the practice soon discovered that Keith was not only an outstanding doctor but a caring and personable individual whom many of them came to regard as a true friend. Throughout his life, Keith was an avid student who was enthusiastic about sharing what he learned. His extensive Biblical knowledge and charismatic personality made him a popular and effective speaker for church sermons as well as youth camps. His desire to understand the effects of nutrition on the body plunged him into extensive research. Most recently, Keith was motivated to train for a bike marathon. Keith's energetic pursuit of knowledge, compassionate faith, wonderful sense of humor, and warm smile will be sorely missed by those whose lives he touched. He is survived by his wife Tara, his parents John and Faye Austin, his older brother Kevin, his younger brother Dennis, and his sister-in-law Melissa, along with a host of beloved friends, many of whom he considered family. A Celebration of Life will be led by Pastor Joshua Wright at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 9th, at Northwest Baptist Church, 3545 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham 98225. The family requests remembrances be made to: Community Baptist Church, 810 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229. You may share your thoughts and memories of Keith in the on-line memorial guest book at www.molesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Aug. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Austin

9 Entries

Jeff Brand

August 27, 2008

Kieth was truly a genuine person that was not only a great doctor but a good freind and fresh light in the world of Chiropiractics. He will be missed by our family and I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Tara I Hope your road is smooth and on a path that leads you to happiness and prosperity.
Jeff and Angela Brand

Carol and Rob Reichel

August 19, 2008

Dr Keith was a wonderful person. He treated my husband and I both as well as many of our friends. We both thought so very highly of him. He will be so missed in the medical community. Our prayers are with you Tara and to his entire family at this time of profound sadness.

Jack Pace

August 11, 2008

Dear Tara,

You and Keith are dear to ours hearts. Youth group and worships services would not have been the same without you. Your loving kindness made a difference to all who have known you. Both of you had the most contagious smiles that ever were. We've missed you both and loved running into you every once in awhile. The girls send their love and are thinking of you and praying for you. The last words Paul Waterman ever spoke to me were: GOD IS GOOD! Amazing in the grips of death one still glorifys their God. They are together now. I can see them with their guitars playing perfectly in God's super worship service. We love you so much, even in the distance you and Keith live in our hearts. Please come and see us if your ever in town. May God be with you in your future and watch over and keep you in his loving arms.

Jack, Timi and the girls

Chad Smalley

August 9, 2008

Keith was a good friend of mine since 1996. The first time him and I hung out one night I felt like this would be the start of a good friendship...and it was. Keith always had a good sense of humor. I always enjoyed the stories he told of his younger days in High School and College. I was always impressed in Keith's faith in Christ. He wasn't perfect. But, his faith in the lord never waivered. Even during tough times in his life he continued to attend church, spend time with his Christian friends, and was involved in worship at his church. It is sad for me that he is now gone. But, it is also a thrill for me that a good friend of mine knows the great unknown. I know I will see him again someday in heaven.

Paul and Cynthia Johnson

August 9, 2008

What a loss for us. What a gain for Keith! Praise God we know where he is and he knew Whose he was. Our prayers are with his family and his church family today and in the days ahead. We will miss Keith! He was such a special man and a talented doctor.

Joyce Lufkin

August 6, 2008

We're going to miss Keith so much. Besides being such a terrific Chiropractor, he was a wonderful friend. We talked about everything, but mostly family. He was so proud of his family, and thought his brothers were the smartest, funniest and best brothers ever. My daughter and I were in San Francisco and Keith wanted us to go meet Kevin... and was so pleased that we thought Kevin was as great as Keith said he was!
Our love and prayers are with all of you now and in the coming months. We will cherish our memories of Keith.

Dick, Judi and Reese Prettyman

August 5, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Keiths death, he has always been so caring and concerned, he will be greatly missed. We were visiting our children and grandchildren for the summer in Bellingham when we saw the notice. We are still traveling but do think of both of you often. Again, we are so sorry for your loss.

Pete and Racelia Gunderson

August 3, 2008

We are deeply saddened at the news of Keith's passing. What a joy to know him and to know that he is now with his Lord and Saviour.
We will miss his special touch.
Blessings-

Mike Wetsch

August 3, 2008

Keith will be missed very much. I have grown to know him only in the last 4 years but considered him a friend. My condolences to his family and espically to Tara. I know he is with the Lord and is receiving his reward in Heaven

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