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CHRISTOPHER KECK Obituary

Christopher Thomas "Chris" Keck, 45, of Gardner, Kan., passed away March 22, 2012. Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Calvary Baptist Church, 8130 Lackman, Lenexa, Kan. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. before the service at the church. Burial with Military Honors at Gardner Cemetery. Arrangements: Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, (913) 856-7111. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Chris Keck Family Memorial Fund at Metcalf Bank. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com Chris was born June 1, 1966, in KCMO to Harold Thomas and Sharron Morissey Keck. He graduated from Hickman Mills High School, KCMO, and Calvary Bible College in Belton, Mo. He served four years in the US Air Force as an Avionics Specialist, and also served in the Reserves. Chris married Nicole Rae Tessier on May 3, 1992, in Raytown, Mo. They moved to Gardner in 2005. He was the Transportation Manager for Iron Mountain Shredding Co., in NKC. Chris was a dedicated husband and father. Chris loved being involved with his children's activities. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed being an adult Sunday School Teacher. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharron Benavides. Chris is survived by his wife, Nicole; children, Ryan, Kyle, Caleb, Rachel and Emma, all of the home; father, Harold Keck of Independence, Mo.; step father, Mike Benavides of NKCMO; his sisters, Lisa Lysell of Parkville, Mo., and Tricia Seitz of Loch Lloyd, Mo.; and brother, Mike Keck of Arlington, Va.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 25, 2012.

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Brian & Chrysti

March 16, 2013

Emma, Rachel, Caleb, Kyle, Ryan, and Nicole:
Just want you to know that we're remembering Chris today, and thinking of you.

Cartus Rodgers

June 18, 2012

I just heard of Chris' passing. He was a very good person and will be missed by all. I will pray for the family. Chris, God Bless You!!

Jeffrey Martin

March 27, 2012

I pray that all the wonderful memories of Chris held by his Wife, Children, Siblings, Parents, Family, Friends and all the lives he touched can help ease your sorrow in these most trying times after such a tragic event.

Karla Aurand

March 26, 2012

Dear Tricia,
May God comfort you and hold you and your family in His arms. It is extremely difficult to lose a sibling so suddenly and way "too soon". You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jodi Lawson-Shireman

March 26, 2012

I went to school with Chris. My heart goes out to Nicole and the kids. From putting on his armour in the military to putting on his armour for God...know that Chris's life was truly one lived in honor of that which he loved. May God wrap His arms around you and protect and comfort you at this time.

March 26, 2012

My heart pours out to the Keck family as your are in my thoughts and prayers.

Todd Haynes

Adam T.G.F

March 26, 2012

I wish I could hold you all, and that somehow my embrace could somehow, someway tell you how much love I felt from Chris. I knew him as "Kansas" on a website messageboard -- and I knew him to be a gentleman and an officer of God. He exemplified the very best of us, and I hope to one day be half the man he represents. Kind, considerate, and admirable to the highest degree. Thank you for sharing him with us. Thank you for your integrity, Chris. How I loved you. How I will adore your memory and your words and friendship.

Bryan Riffel

March 26, 2012

My prayers are with Niclole and kids.

Samantha Van Sickle-Skiles

March 26, 2012

May his wonderful memories comfort your hearts during this difficult time.

Cheryl Powelson

March 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family

Mike and Michelle keck

March 26, 2012

Our hearts go out to your family. We will be praying for you.

Judy Osborn

March 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the Keck Family during this time of sorrow.

Nancy Chamberlain-Fox

March 26, 2012

I am a high school friend of Chris's mom, Sharron, and knew of him through the wonderful things she had shared prior to her passing. I know he is a man who loved the Lord, and that he and his mom are together again. I pray for comfort for his wife and children, and that, in time, treasured memories will help to ease their loss.

March 25, 2012

Lisa,
So sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Julie Sanchez

Jackie Gerling & Rick Anderson

March 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Keck family. Chris will be geatly missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him. God Bless him and the family.

Kevin Sheets

March 25, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to all of Chris' family in this tragic time.

March 25, 2012

Our prayers go out to the family. Chris was just an awesome friend, we had alot of fun growing up together. He will be missed!

Robert Anderson

March 25, 2012

My condolences to all those who knew and loved Chris.

Amanda Bradford

March 25, 2012

I knew Chris through an online MMA community. We never met, but he was still one of the most decent, kind, genuinely good people I never had the opportunity to meet. Please know that there is a large online community who is holding you in their thoughts and prayers and mourning your loss. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Kimberly Keeter Williams

March 25, 2012

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Donna Smith

March 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayer are with the family and friends.

Jay Lobdell

March 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Keck family. May you always be inspired by Chris' life to make this world just a little better and reach out to those around you in remembrance.

March 25, 2012

My thoughts are with Chris and his family. He will be missed!

Tim Prayson

Shirley Schumacher

March 25, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the Keck Family during this time of sorrow, keep the memories in your heart always...

Bonnie May

March 25, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lori Bond (Peterkort)

March 25, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. Many heartfelt prayers...

Jeff & Glenda Morris

March 25, 2012

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Know that your hearts will be filled with joyous memories. Having known him personally and in business, the world is a lesser place without him.

colleen martin

March 25, 2012

May the gates of heaven open wide and welcome Christopher home to our father in heaven fly with the angels spread your wings you r home. :) <3

Karen Shepard

March 25, 2012

Thoughts & prayers to our friends & neighbors, the Keck Family

Bob

March 25, 2012

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Keck. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Julie Timberlake Langenbahn

March 25, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. In your moments of grieving, remember the God that was such a strong presence in his life can bring you the peace and hope needed to get through. You are all in my prayers.

Steve Elm

March 25, 2012

I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers and know Chris will continue to live within all of us whose lives he touched. May our thoughts and prayers, love and faith hold you up on these most difficult days.

Steven A. May

March 25, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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