William Chauncey Keyes

William (Bill) Chauncey Keyes III, born on March 2, 1951 currently a resident of Entiat, WA (formally of Bellingham, WA) lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on May 31, 2013. Bill was born in Bellingham, WA and was raised on Lake Whatcom where he enjoyed boating and water skiing. He is preceded in death by his father William C. Keyes II and is survived by his wife Pamela Keyes, mother Laurine Keyes, siblings Ros and wife Karla, Rick and wife Terri, Carol, Kristin and husband Steve, Pete and wife Adeline, his children Jeremy Barnett and wife Lilia, Bill Keyes IV, Dan Keyes and Kim Johnson, four wonderful grandchildren and many nieces and nephews whom he loved. Bill enjoyed life to the fullest. One of his greatest accomplishments was finally finding the love of his life his beloved wife of 17 years Pamela Keyes. Upon entering their home Bill was quick to mix you one of his famous cocktails and plan for a giant barbeque. In his free time he could always be found tending his garden or, reading one of his beloved mystery books. He enjoyed fishing, camping bowling and spending time with his family. Bill knew how to enjoy life - he lived everyday as if it were an adventure! He was a beloved Son, Husband, Sibling, Father, Uncle and friend to all. He will be missed beyond words - We loved you Bill! Memorial services will be held at Jones and Jones-Betts Funeral Home, 302 Ninth Street, Wenatchee, WA, on Saturday, June 8th at 1:00pm. I thought of you today, But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too, I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. Now all I have is memories, And your picture in a fame, Your memory is my keepsake, With which I'll never part, God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart!