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Keith Wiley Obituary
Keith was born in Great Falls, Mont., on Feb. 4, 1948, to Earl and Margaret (Smith) Wiley. After graduating from high school in Grass Range, Mont., he served with the United States Army from 1967 to 1970, during Vietnam. Following his discharge, Keith worked as a heavy equipment operator at various mines around Montana. In December of 1974, he married Robyn Hand in Butte. They later divorced, but remained friends. He was an avid hunter, especially along the Missouri Breaks, enjoyed fishing, and restoring classic cars. He had a special place in his heart for his son-in-laws, John and Tony, treating them like his own sons. But the greatest joy of his life was being Papa to his grandchildren.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Earl Wiley in 1996; and his brother, Flint in 1978. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Wiley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janette and Ron Sims, and Sheila and Max Sims; daughters and sons-in-law, K.D. and John Kennis and Kristy and Tony Dallaserra; grandchildren, McKenna and Teagan Kennis, and Kadance and Wiley Dallaserra; nieces, Shannon and Molly Sims; nephew, Bob Jewell; and his special friend, Sharon "Sam" Scott.
Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home. Private interment of ashes will be at the Montana Veterans Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Easter Seals, or to the Leukemia Foundation.
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Becky Burke
September 16, 2006
K.D and Kris! I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you often during this time. Love ya
Kate, Duwayne & Sabra Sprague/Heying
September 11, 2006
Dear Margaret,Janette,Sheila and families: Our deepest sympathies and prayers are extended to all of you during this time of grief. Keith was courageous, kind and will always be remembered for a man who lived his convictions. What a grand example to us all.
Zana Carver
August 30, 2006
K.D. and Kristy. We are so sorry for your loss. We missed you on the first day of school. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Zana Carver,Bryce Carver and your 4th grade class.
Sandy Clapshaw
August 29, 2006
Dear Margaret & Family,
I always remember Keith as a little boy so I was surprised to read of his passing. I will pray for you and your family that God's perfect peace sustain you through this sorrowful time.
Sandy (Jacobson) Clapshaw
Elaine Winston
August 29, 2006
Kristy & KD, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Wes and Mary Simpson
August 29, 2006
Family
My deepest sympathy to you all. A huge hole has been blasted in my heart. Bad news in a bad way hurts even more. May my friend and cousin rest in peace. God bless his soul and all of you. WB
Tom Kingston
August 29, 2006
K.D and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom, Jackie, Ellie, Erica, and Carson Kingston
Irene Flesch Waling
August 28, 2006
Dear Margaret & Family,
How hard it is to lose a son...having lost my eldest, Bruce, only 2 yrs. ago...I remember you & Earl fondly...when my late husband, Lyle & I ranched east of Roy years ago....Certainly "K.O" will be missed! Please accept my prayers & very deepest sympathy...
Carrie Lindstrand
August 28, 2006
KD and family. Bucky and I have you and your whole family in our thoughts and prayers. May all the wonderful memories sustain you at a time like this. You Father will live on thru your children.
Love, Bucky,Carrie and kids.
Kari Klima
August 27, 2006
KD & Kristy (and family), I'm very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was such a good man---I know he will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
john,lorrie roberts&family
August 27, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Marcia Brown
August 27, 2006
I've known Keith since we were kids,and all the fun we shared will be cherished forever in my heart.You were such a fun and loving guy and you will be missed.
Marcia
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