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Ray Keller Obituary
EMMETT - Ray N. Keller, 60, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 28, 2010, of natural causes.
Ray was born on November 18, 1949, to Loren Alva Keller and Donna Nielson Keller in Preston, Idaho. Ray grew up in Mink Creek, Idaho, on a ranch with three brothers and one sister. They had many happy times on the ranch working and playing hard. Ray enjoyed watching sports, skiing, hunting, fishing, horses and loved all animals.
Ray was a member of the LDS Church his entire life, where he held various callings. He enjoyed Scouting and being a home teacher.
Ray graduated from Preston High School and went on to college. He graduated from Idaho State University as a civil engineer. Ray then went on to work for the Idaho Transportation Department for 38 years. He loved his job, co-workers and traveling throughout the state of Idaho as a bridge inspector. He retired in 2008.
Ray married Kimberly Dursteler on September 3, 1976. Together they raised four children. Ray was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandpa and friend. He was always there for those in need and loved everyone!
Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Kimberly, of Emmett, Idaho; children, Trea Latimer of Meridian, Idaho, Mikki (Sam) Simon of Mountain Home, Idaho, Joshua (Heather) Keller of North Powder, Oregon, and KeRene Keller of Kuna, Idaho; his grandchildren, Loren James, Kassandra, Maria, Danielle, Cade, Haylynne; and his faithful buddy, Sport the dog.
Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Summer's Funeral Home, 3629 E. Ustick St., Meridian, Idaho. Additional services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at noon in the Mink Creek LDS Church in Mink Creek, Idaho. Friends may call Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Mink Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to save your money because that is what Dad would want.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Keller
November 5, 2010
Keller family, I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with Ray for several years at ITD and enjoyed his sense of humor, smile, and love of life. He was a true Gem. Marsha Webb
Greg, Terisa, Kelsie & Courtnie Rantala
November 4, 2010
Dear Kim,
We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Greg and I enjoyed having you and Ray as neighbors and could not have asked to have better neighbors than you. God bless you and your family.
Jade Sparrow
November 2, 2010
I love you all, and I'm so sorry for your loss. Ray was one of the happiest carefree people I ever had the joy of meeting.- Love Always,
Jade Sparrow
November 1, 2010
To Ray Keller's family, I worked with Ray for over 22 years at ITD. He was a very dear and sweet man and I enjoyed our conversations at work. He will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to all the family. I am sure God welcomed him to Heaven.
Linda Slupe retired ITD
Stephanie
November 1, 2010
My condolences to the entire Keller family. May your heavy hearts be replaced with fond memories and smiles of your, husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Stephanie
November 1, 2010
My condolences to the entire Keller family. May your heavy hearts be replaced with fond memories and smiles of your, husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Bert and Carma Garner
November 1, 2010
Our hearts are full of love for you and your family. We are so sorry we will miss the funeral. Have all day commitments at the voting precinct on Tuesday. We pray for you to feel peace and comfort at this time of so great a loss.
Linda, Larry, & Cori Latimer
October 31, 2010
Dear Kim and family,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Ray. He was such a gentle, kind, loving soul. We are blessed to have known him for as long as we have. Kim, may your children and granchildren bring you love and memories that you can share together.
Pat Keller McCormack
October 31, 2010
Can't make the funerals. But my heart is with you. Ray and I said our goodbyes a couple of weeks ago. Love Ray like a brother.
Yvette Elliott
October 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember Ray always working in the yard and so proud of his garden. He was always smiling and always made you feel welcome, a man that never judged anyone.
October 31, 2010
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, I do know your daughter KeRene which tells me I would have liked you just fine. I want to express to KeRene and the family that my thoughts and prayers are with them today and always. God bless you all.
Iliene Hatch and Bill Ussery
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