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Christopher Keeling Obituary
PEORIA - Christopher "Kip" Keeling, of Brookline, Mass., formerly of Peoria, died in his home on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, after a long illness. He was 36 years old.
Chris was born May 8, 1975, in Peoria, Ill., the son of Rudy and Jane Keeling, currently of Londonderry, N.H. He was raised and educated in Peoria, Ill., Whitefish Bay, Wis., and Bangor, Maine.
In 1993 he graduated from Bangor High School, where he was a member of the Bangor High 1993 State A Boys' Basketball Championship team.
He was a member of the University of Maine at Orono basketball team from 1993 to 1996 and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine in 1998.
Chris worked as an assistant men's basketball coach at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. Following that, he worked as a financial aid adviser in the office of student financial services at Boston University and served as the director of student financial services at Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
He was a sports enthusiast and an especially knowledgeable college basketball fan.
His friends remember his contagious laughter, quick wit, and charming smile. People who knew him just naturally loved him because he was a sweet soul.
He is deeply loved and survived by his mother and father; three grandparents, Jane and Spalding Slevin of Peoria, Ill., and Theodora Keeling of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters and their partners, Kara Keeling and Chandra Ford of Los Angeles, Calif., and Tina Keeling and Nick Valadez of Londonderry, N.H.; two brothers, Cory Keeling of Londonderry and David Keeling and his wife, Natalie, of Las Vegas, Nev.; a nephew, Nicholas Valadez; and many aunts, uncles and cousins all around the country. He also will be greatly missed by his girlfriend, Shweta Bhatt of Brookline, Mass.
Kip touched many lives and hearts.
A memorial service will be held at the Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H., on Saturday, June 25, with calling hours from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with a brief service to honor his life from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kip's name are being accepted at the Pine Street Inn, Development Office, 444 Harrison St., Boston, MA 02118.
To send a condolence or for more information, visit: www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Keeling
I think about you everyday little brother. I miss you so much.
Tina Keeling
September 19, 2012
Tina Keeling
July 28, 2012
You aren't forgotten.
I wish you & Nicholas had more time together
Tina Keeling
July 10, 2012
Love Never Ends
Tina Keeling
July 10, 2012
Kip and his Dad, Coach Keeling... UMaine Basketball
Tina Keeling
July 10, 2012
Curtis Beckett
June 23, 2012
To my high school friend kip ill never forget you and your family one love rest in peace! From your friend Curtis N Beckett I don't know how to reach out I'm hearing of this right now as I read I'm extremely saddened at hearing of your passing if anyone can I'm at [email protected] I live in Florida I'm going to miss you i was thinking of you and googled this damn I can't believe it
Tina Keeling
April 4, 2012
Thinking about you & missing you EVERY SINGLE DAY KIP.
Tina Keeling
November 28, 2011
We weren't complete this Thanksgiving. We missed you. Everyday is hard, the Holidays are gonna be extremely hard without you. I love you little brother.
You used to tell people we were twins!
Tina Keeling
November 18, 2011
We were ALWAYS together. I know that you are still with me.
Tina Keeling
November 18, 2011
You always made me laugh Kip. I wish I could hear you laugh your laugh!
Tina Keeling
November 18, 2011
I miss you. I love you.
Tina Keeling
November 18, 2011
christopher jenkins
November 17, 2011
Dear Keeling family i'm deeply sorry for the early departure of Kip. I have always wondered about you all but him the most because he was my buddy. I am truly hurt by this news and i will keep you all in my prayers.
isaac Young
October 22, 2011
Kip you have been Missed and in My Prayers. My Best friend in High School and my Brother in LIFE.. I love you and will always cherish the time we had together the good and bad. Your brother Isaac...
Tina Keeling
August 24, 2011
Everyday we cry, we laugh, we are thankful that you were a part of our lives... YOU ARE STILL A PART OF OUR LIVES KIP. We miss you.
Kip ... I MISS HANGING OUT WITH YOU. I wish I could call you and hear your voice.
Tina Keeling
July 22, 2011
Tina Keeling
July 19, 2011
We think about you EVERYDAY.
Steph Miller-Procopis
July 19, 2011
Dear Keeling Family,
Kip made me smile and had an infectious laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please know that you are in the hearts and minds of so many during this difficult time.
Fondly remembering and missing!
Shweta Bhatt
June 24, 2011
It was a life changing experience for me to be a friend to someone as kind as you. I very fondly remember, and keep with me the memories of, the time we spent together. Love you now and always,
Yours,
Sweety
I miss you Chris!
Shweta Bhatt
June 24, 2011
June 24, 2011
Dear Keeling Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort and may the love of those around you give you strength.
Dea Shipps Nunnally and family (Indianapolis, IN)
robyn friedman
June 23, 2011
I worked with Chris at BU and he was always kind and supportive.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Perry
June 22, 2011
Dear Keeling Family,
Words cannot express the sadness I am feeling for you. I did not know Kip, but from what I have read and heard he was an awesome son. This is no surprise, as you are such a wonderful family yourselves. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nicholas Valadez
June 22, 2011
I miss you Uncle Kip
barry love
June 22, 2011
Kip we go way back to basketball camp in u Maine we became great friends then I went to m.c.I in Maine you and your family pick up and l will stay the week ends with you and family we had great times together I and will keep you in my heart always love my brother (kip)
Shabeeb Tauhid
June 22, 2011
I met Chris 5 years ago at Boston University. But we have always been brothers. We spent hours excitedly making big plans to do big things.
God has bigger plans for him. And down here, I will miss him sorely.
me & Kip
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
I wish we were still these happy, innocent kids. Best Friends. I miss you every single minute. R.I.P. little brother.
Kip & I (we were ALWAYS together!)
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
Kip & Dad
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
Kara, me & Kip
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
my little brothers, Kip & Cory
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
Kip with my son, Nicholas
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
Kip (so handsome)
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
me & Kippy
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
little baby Kippy
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
Kip
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
Me & Kip at his college graduation
Tina Keeling
June 22, 2011
Higher Dimensions Praise & Worship Church Rev. R.W. Randle, Pastor
June 21, 2011
The church family of Higher Dimensions Praise & Worship Church extend to your family and friends our most sincere and earnest prayers. Be blessed in knowing that not only will God SEE you through, but He will also CARRY you through.
Mike Pryor
June 21, 2011
Rudy --
My deepest sympathy to you, your wife and family on your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Sophia Henderson
June 21, 2011
Dear Keeling family-
I worked closely with Chris at Pine Manor College. What a kind, intelligent and peaceful young man. He was well respected by colleagues and students. I was lucky to know him and I am sincerely sorry for your great loss. Gone too soon.
May God embrace you with his love and comfort during this time.
John Kelly
June 21, 2011
Jane and Rudy -
So sorry to hear of your son's passing. It sounds like he was an exceptional person, but that's not surprising to me, considering that he was your son. May God bless your family and, most of all, Kip.
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