Richard "Keith" Lewis
Richard "Keith" Lewis
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Stephen Holweger
November 24, 2018
I served with Keith on the USCG cutter Forward. We were both plankowners and fresh out of boot camp. We would always go out whenever we were in port and he was awesome at billiards. Kieth was a very nice guy and had the greatest sense of humor. I lost touch with him in the early 90's. With the recent fires I remembered Kieth was from Paradise. I was saddened to see that he had passed away and so young. I am praying that his family is safe.
Teresa Davis
March 24, 2011
Keith, I have known you for quite some time now. We met at AFC and you were good friends withmy brother John. We spent alot of time together on different occassions and very much enjoyed your company. I grew very fond of you and you knew how I felt about you. YOu are an awesome person. Very funny, caring for others and loved your children dearly.
You and I lost touch for some years and that is why I just found out of your passing. It is shocking to me and it breaks my heart to see such a vibrant young man leave this earth at such a young age. God needed you more then we did, apparently.
I miss you so much my friend and will see you again someday. You are at peace now, I knew of your broken heart and now that is mended.
Give God lots of laughs as you did all of us (friends). God blessed us with you and you will never be forgotten.
Love you my friend.
Teresa Davis
Matt Meeker
February 28, 2010
Keith, I miss you and think about you a lot. We had some good times and you are truly missed by all. Peace my friend
Jacki Scott
January 14, 2009
Keith was an amazing friend to me. He was selfless and kind. His children were his whole world, he lived for them. The loss of this man saddens me to my core, he will be missed and treasured forever. My heart goes out his family and they will be in my prayers. I hope that you find peace wherever you are Keith I love you. All my heart Jacki Scott
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Bill Simpson
December 3, 2007
I am very shocked at this news. I worked closely with Keith for several years starting back in 1995. I enjoyed working with him very much. My condolences to his family.
Saied Ansari
September 10, 2007
I have been extremely saddened after hearing the shocking news of Keith’s passing a few days ago. I met Keith for the first time when I started working in Petaluma back in 1994. We worked together for many years and I will never forget all the laughter and jokes that really made my days at the office time and time again. Keith was extremely bright, and he possessed a certain quality of fearlessness when it came to technical problems. I was always impressed by his tenacity and determination to get things working, no matter how challenging the problems were. His legacy will remain not only through his friends and family, but also through his contributions and creative work that he leaves behind in the telecom world. I will miss seeing his big smile and hearing his laughter.
I would like to express my deepest condolence to Keith’s family and friends.
Billy Lerossignol
August 2, 2007
I had a friend once ask a favor of me. He was going to have surgery that might be life threatening and asked if he didn't make it that I some day would let his kids know what he was like from a friends point of view. He was at peace with this situation. I was taken by suprise by this task but replied "Where do I start?". This was a difficult situation but was easy because of the open book of friendship that I had to read from. KEITH WOULD HAVE ASKED SOMETHING LIKE THIS IF HE KNEW THE END WAS NEAR! The concern of his family, the love of his kids, the beauty of his daughter or the resemblance of his son, were proud conversations of Keith's. Good intelligent conversation, innovation, smart ideas, research - Keith was proud of these things. Running up Honey Run Road in a gorilla suit made him laugh - we laughed hysterically. Showing up to the high lakes in white pants - he knew we would laugh and tackle him, but that's why he did it. Keith called me one day in late October to see what I was doing. I said "I'm going to the High Country to eat some grey squirrel fajitas". He said, "I'll drive, I have tortillas". At 7,000 feet and poor weather we ate well, killed a buck and looked at the woods. Keith talked of his mom, dad, sister, brother-in-law, neices, his kids, and his grandma and grandpa. This was his pride with intensity. A man of true diversity. Keith Lewis. God Bless. To the children, family and friends of Keith, may we have no regrets, only fond memories. Keith Lewis, father, son, brother, friend, uncle, ... Can we keep the memory fresh and some day enlighten the young ones of our loving and loved Keith? Billy Lerossignol
Omid Sahebekhtiari
July 21, 2007
I did not have the chance to meet Keith in person. However, my brother Vahid told me a lot of good things about him. When Vahid informed me about the loss of one of his best friends, I was so devastated. I'd like to offer my condolences to Keith's family and friends.
Vahid Sahebekhtiari
July 20, 2007
To the dear parent of my dear friend, Mr. Richard, Mrs. Allen Lewis and other family members,
My heart has been aching since I learned my best friend, Keith Lewis has passed away.
Words seem so inadequate for his loss. Keith was so tall, so kind, so handsome, so caring and so intelligent. My heart goes to Allen, as Keith was always in touch with her.
Allen, with this note come my heart filled with love, sadness and sympathy on loss of your beloved son. I loved Keith so much, and still am so weak to face this reality.
I spent two years with Keith, before moving to Huntsville. We shared many nights in each other apartments. We share hours of driving for business purposes.
I had the opportunity of hugging his son, Wyatt and his beautiful daughter Daryn.
He is with god, where he no longer suffers any pain. However, for us the tragedy will not be forgotten.
I shall also offer my condolences to Debbie, Brent and friends of Keith.
Keith, I miss you so much.
Vahid Sahebekhtiari
Huntsville Alabama
Mary Wamsley
July 10, 2007
I worked with Keith in Petaluma and he always had a big smile and a kind word for all. I am saddened and my heart goes out to his family.
Alan Piombo
July 9, 2007
Oh my GOD, I'm in shock !! I worked with Keith at AFC and Turin and would have hoped to go looong before such a WONDERFUL young man with so much to live for. I will REALLY miss you !! Love to your FAMILY and ALL your many friends besides me
Don Camacho
July 9, 2007
I had the pleasure to work with Keith at a small startup company that was his brainchild. He articulated his vision well and inspired his coleagues. I'm so suprised and sorry to hear of his passing. His passion for life was huge; I'm sure he spent it well. I will really miss him.
Steve Lange
July 8, 2007
I can't think that too many people like funerals. For the most part, funerals are a sad occasion, a downer. Funerals are what we make of them. We tend to say we 'celebrate' the live of the deceased person. Yesterday at Kieth's funeral, that's exactly what we did. We all celebrated our time with him. Like Brian said, you can measure a man's worth by the attendance of his funeral. I listened to that and saw Kieth's worth. The chairs were full, and standing room only, even up both ramps. His family should be proud of his accomplishments. In that, I don't mean at school, or the Coast Guard or at work. I mean in life. We all were friends in Kieth. Either at school, or in the Coast Guard or at work. I can definately say Kieth will not be forgotten.
Go with God, friend.
kathy alexander
July 7, 2007
i was shocked to see keith's name in the santa rosa paper. i didn't know him as "richard" so at first it almost went unnoticed and then i read on. i was keith's neighbor when he lived on enterprise drive in rohnert park. he was a very nice man and thoughtful father. i lost touch with him when the building sold and everyone had to either move or buy their units. i wasn't sure if he stayed in rohnert park or went back to paradise. this has been quite a year. i lost my mother in november and since then i have known 12 people that have passed away. we can drive ourselves crazy asking "why" and we can even be angry and obviously sad but the one thing that made me feel better as far as my mother goes was knowing that she gets to hang out with all those who went before her and someday i will see her and keith and the many, many others that are now watching over us and being our angels. i'm truly sorry for your loss. my heart goes out to you. my prayers are with keith's parents and children and siblings.
Pete Becker
July 7, 2007
I feel as I have not only lost a great friend, but also have lost a little brother. I was lucky enough to share many awesome experiences with Keith over the past 25 years. My favorite was our very first camping trip together when he was only 13. I'm not certain what his parents were thinking when they let him go with me but I am extremely thankful they did. Even as of six weeks ago when I ran in to Keith at the local DMV office, we still had to laugh about that weekend just as if it was yesterday. I will miss you......
Sherri Parr
July 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Rosen
July 6, 2007
I met Keith more than 13 years ago and have worked with him profesionally on and off over that period. I always found him extremely intelligent, a person full of positive energy and warmth. I really liked his company and enjoyed the time that I spent with him. I consider myself very lucky to have known him, and am very saddened to hear of his death.
Petersen
July 4, 2007
My memories of you are full of friends and happiness.
God love you
Rose Chapel
July 3, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Lynda Sherman
July 3, 2007
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest sympathies to the entire family. I met Keith through his mother, as Ellen and I work together. Although I did not know Keith for very long, it was always a pleasure when we did have an occasion to talk. Keith will be missed.
Christy Smith
July 3, 2007
Many of us loved Keith more then he may have known. He was a fantastic person that I and many others will miss very much. He was the center of attention everywhere he went, not because he tried to be but because he just stood out with his smile and compassion. If you knew him, you know what kind of heart he had. He will be a hard friend to forget and not think about every day. Love and miss you "buddies"………………
melisa beck
July 3, 2007
I am deeply sadened by this untimley and tragic death.My heart goes out to his children and to his family. Kieth was a very smart and intelligent person,who I enjoyed very much getting to know and having conversations with him that would last for hrs. He will be truly missed.
Catherine Skaggs
July 3, 2007
My time knowing you was brief, but I'm glad to have had that time. I will miss seeing you. Your mom will keep your picture here at work for all of us to remember you, until we meet again.
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