Dr. Philip John Keizer Sr.

Dr. Philip John Keizer Sr.

Philip Keizer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coos Bay Chapel Cremation & Funeral Service on Oct. 20, 2023.
Dr. Philip John Keizer, Sr., 87, was born on April 24, 1936, in North Bend, Oregon. He passed away on October 13, 2023.

The funeral service will be held on October 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, located at 2250 16th Street, North Bend. The rosary will precede the funeral at 10:30 AM, also at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Following the funeral, a reception will take place in the church hall.

Philip attended St. Monica's for grade school and graduated from North Bend High School in the Class of 1954. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Pre-med from the University of Notre Dame and later attended the University of Oregon School of Medicine (now Oregon Health and Science University).

He dedicated his career to North Bend Medical Center (formerly North Bend Medical Group).

Philip served in the National Guard.

In memory of Philip, donations can be made to Coos Foundation, Inc, PO Box 1375, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.

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