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BORN
1930
DIED
2016
Keith Zinn Obituary
Zinn, Keith R., 86, entered into Heaven on December 6, 2016. As a young man, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps which later became the U.S. AirForce. He was a proud WWII Veteran. He was an entrepreneur, builder and community development. He built homes, apartments, furniture in the Andover area and later served as city council member. Keith was a family man survived by his wife of 64 years, Melba, 3 children Byron (Margaret), Terri (Doug), Todd (Krysia), 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandsons and 2 brothers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Lydia Zinn, 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Funeral Service will be at Hope Community Church, 1831 21st St. N., Andover, on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 11:00am.
Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial is established with Interim Hospice, 9920 E. Harry, Wichita, KS 67207.
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Frank Wachholz
December 15, 2016
Hi Melba: Sorry to see of Keith's passing. Hope you are adjusting to this
reality and can still share some of the past with your friends. Nice visiting with you and Keith at our Fiftieth!???
Jim and Jane Beach
December 13, 2016
Mr. Zinn and his family has been a positive influence since we located to Andover. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Bo Komonytsky
December 12, 2016
It's hard to summarize the measure of a man or a friend in a few paragraphs or a few words. I knew Keith only for the last 12 years of his life. We came to know each other as golfing buddies at Andover's Cedar Pines golf course. There were three of us to start: Keith, Casey and I; we were to be joined by Bruce a year later. Every Wednesday, no matter the weather, we would be out there swinging away and cussing after our stray and errant shots or lost balls ... of which there were many. Still we enjoyed our golf game, but even more, our camaraderie and our friendship. I think, for us this was the hi-light of our week, especially our post-round beers. And so we played on, year after year, with the same enthusiasm but with lilting and diminishing results.
Keith's last game came on a hot August afternoon in 2014 when he didn't have the strength to finish our round. I'll miss Keith and our golf games, but more than the games I'll miss his friendship. We were two unlikely guys to strike up a friendship: our ages were different our backgrounds were different and our golf games were different - while I would win a game now and then, it seems like I was always buying Keith's beers and hamburgers at the Timbuktu Bar and Grill.
So, what is friendship? It's an accidental bond formed between two people that's based on common interests and individual respect, and which grows stronger with each passing year. I admired Keith for the man he was, his love for his wife Mel and for his sons Byron and Todd and daughter Terry; and, I valued his friendship. Keith was a Gentle Man and a Gentleman and a Friend; and I will miss him greatly.
Albert Einstein said: Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and our friends' memories. For they are us, and our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life.
Good-bye my friend, and may all of your heavenly golf rounds be under par.
Russell Munsch
December 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this difficult time. We have fond memories of meeting and talking to Keith. Remember all of the good times.
Russ and Sheri
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Michelle Wahl (Jones)
December 12, 2016
Todd and family, It has been years, but every time I ran into your dad he remembered me. I will never forget the time you all took me to Beaver Lake and what fun we had. RIP Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Greg McGehee
December 12, 2016
So sorry to hear this. Dad called me this morning to let me know. I guess Keith and mom can celebrate birthdays together again next year. Prayers to all of you.
Harry Simpson
December 11, 2016
Rest Keith, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Lynn Lawellin
December 11, 2016
Bryon, sorry for the loss of your dad. Losing a parent is very hard. Thinking of you and your family.
December 11, 2016
Keith left quite a legacy. God follower, builder, community leader and wonderful family man. We were privileged to live in 3 homes he built. Our prayers go out to the family. Jack and Patti Finlason
Jeff Whearty
December 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Denise Voran
December 10, 2016
Dear Aunt Melba and family,
So very sad to hear of Uncle Keith's passing. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of time spent with you, Uncle Keith and your family. He was a very special man! He will be missed!
December 10, 2016
How saddened we were to hear of Keith's passing, though we know he's in a better place! Melba you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
We have such fond memories of meeting this fine couple in July of 1996 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. We remember their enthusiasm and joy of traveling in their RV, and sharing with us all the things they had learned! We saw them many times that summer as we crossed paths, and forged a wonderful and lasting Friendship! We shall remember and honor Keith, and our beginnings in NS!! How happy we were to last see Keith in 2014, when we visited your lovely home. Tears and laughter fill us now! We love you both, and hope to see you again, Melba! Love, Joanie & Bob McGee, (Blairsville, GA)
Sharon Baker
December 10, 2016
The first time I met Keith, we got into an argument about women on the golf course. But we made up, and became great friends. Traveled the world with Keith and Melba, and love them so much.
Bo Komonytsky
December 8, 2016
I lost a good friend and a wonderful golfing buddy. I will miss Keith, greatly.
December 8, 2016
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11
April (Zinn) Davis
December 8, 2016
Aunt Melba and Family, you are in my mind and heart. I am deeply saddened by your loss and send you my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn & Rolla Williams
December 7, 2016
We are so very sorry to hear about Keith. We are sending prayers and thoughts to all of you and may the blessing of the Lord be with all of you
Rod Zinn, Uncle Keith, Steven Zinn
Rod Zinn
December 7, 2016
Uncle Keith,
You will be missed. I know that you are in the most beautiful place anyone can be, but we shall mourn your passing but will celebrate your life. You have now completed your traveling throughout this world. May the Lord bless Aunt Melba and your family with peace and comfort and we pray you are reunited with those that have passed. Love You
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