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Keith Ren

1949 - 2025

Keith Ren obituary, 1949-2025, Everett, WA

BORN

1949

DIED

2025

Keith Ren Obituary

Keith Ren peacefully went home to be with Jesus on February 25, 2025. He was born in Snohomish on August 19, 1949 to parents Floyd and Magdalena (Sue) Ren, and was the third of four children, Susan Johnson, Steve Ren and Cheryl Simicich. Keith graduated from Snohomish High School in 1968 and was a life-long resident of the Fobes area while working his entire career at Washington Natural Gas/PSE. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Karen (Boyd) Ren. Keith's family meant the world to him; his children Kristen (Brad) Stevens and Kyle (Kim) Ren. He was known as "Papa" to his grandchildren Kylie and Jessa Stevens, Joshua, Trevor, Caitlyn, Lena, Myran, and Laura Ren.

Keith lived a life full of hard work and a love for the outdoors, including hobbies such as traveling with Karen, camping with his family in their travel trailer, fishing for steelhead in the Snohomish River with his dad and brother Steve, elk hunting with his father-in-law "Curly" and Uncle Neil, building their family home in 1978, and taking care of his property in the Fobes Hill area. Later in life he fulfilled his dream to refurbish his 1971 GMC truck, which he entered in many classic car shows.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday April 5th at 1:00 p.m. Snohomish Community Church, 13622 Dubuque Road, Snohomish.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Keith.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald (Everett) from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2025.

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Phyllis Roberts

March 16, 2025

I think of the Ren family and know some of the children and grandchildren. May the God of hope fill you with all peace and joy as you trust in Him so that you will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13. Blessings to your family as you grieve the loss of husband, dad, grandfather.

Kristi Cruver

March 16, 2025

Kristi Cruver

March 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of our Brother-in-law of 55 years
"Kristi & Steve, Shelly & Joe, Sharon & Dennis"

Janis Woods

March 15, 2025

Karen and family, I was sorry to hear of Keith's passing. I worked with him and for him for many years. He was always good to me and I have many memories of him. Some funny and some not so funny! The last time I saw him was at the DMV in Everett. He remembered me, tho I'm not sure he could remember my name. Take care and remember the good times.

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Celebration of Life

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Snohomish Community Church

13622 Dubuque Road, Snohomish, WA

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