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2017
Steve Keith Obituary
Steve Keith lost his battle with cancer in the early morning of May 10th. He is remembered as a coach, scout leader, loyal friend, & more importantly loving family man. He loved to spend his time watching Hawkeye Football, hunting, golfing, playing card games with his friends, & being a one of kind husband & father. The memories of him laughing, teasing & his famous quick wit are infinite; he could go anywhere & make friends with strangers.
The memorial service will be held Monday May 15th from 5PM to 9PM at Kinnick Stadium in the Mediacom Outdoor Club. The family asks that everyone wear black & gold in remembrance of his love for the Hawkeyes & his laid back free spirit personality. In lieu of flowers, all donations will go to Iowa City Hospice in Steve's name.
Surviving family members include his wife Carol, daughter Steph, son Matt, daughter-in-law Torie, mother Nan, father Fran, sisters Becky & Kris, & many nieces & nephews.
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Beth Wimber
July 21, 2018
Oh, my. A belated condolence to Steve's family. I was a good friend of 'Speedo' in our college years, and remember his intelligence, wit and boy, was he handsome! Very saddened by his shortened life, but the grace of God will give him rest!
December 31, 2017
I remember this loving caring soul my uncle Steve you will always be in my heart and you didn't deserve to pass away you will always be remembered for your caring loving sweet and kind and many more personalities and Love your second niece Katie
October 25, 2017
It is sad to hear of the passing of a fellow North High classmate (Class of 1978) and fellow devout Hawkeye fan, I didn't know until today of Steve passing. We both survived Warren Harding Jr. High with our wits still amazingly in tact. Like Steve my father was also a North High Alumnus
May 17, 2017
Carol, Matt and Stephanie
I apologize for being late with this but i just found out this morning. I worked with Steve for 20+ years.
We had a few things in common including growing up in Des Moines. We used to talk about our memories of the East Side of Des Moines. He also liked some of the pictures from the area known as "Snoosville" around E 9th in East Des Moines. I am very sad to hear this, please accept my condolences for your loss and remember all the good things about Steve. I will.
Best Wishes Mike Cox
Larrry Contri
May 14, 2017
Becky, I am very sorry for your lost and I will
be praying for him and I just know that he is in
"Heaven" and cheering on the Iowa Hawks.
Again I am very sorry for your lost
May 14, 2017
Our hearts go out to your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jim and Eileen Mengis
May 13, 2017
Steve was a great friend and brother-in-law to me when we first returned to Iowa City from New York. He included me in some "social activities", played golf together, played softball for Boggs, etc. That meant a lot to me, as most of the people I hung out with had left the area. We shared a love for sports, Hawkeyes, but he loved the White Sox and I was a Yankee fan.
I'm sorry that he is no longer here, but his memory will live on in many people. You are in our prayers.
Andy and Lisa Corr
Ken & Nita Brower
May 13, 2017
Please know our heart aches for everyone is Steve's family. Our prayers will be with you in your time of sorrow.
Terry Moss
May 13, 2017
Carol. Steph, Matt, and your family. I am so sorry to hear about Steve. It seems like he was the center of so many lives. It's a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Keep the great memories in your hearts always.
Thomas Burgett
May 12, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy Carter
May 12, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to you, Carol, and your family. He was a wonderful husband and father. Keep him close with good memories.
Jim Croker
May 12, 2017
Carol, Matt and Steph,
I never thought I would be writing to you for this purpose. It is all so inconceivable and won't sink in for a long time. We'll miss Steve terribly, the laughs, stories about hunting and the dogs, the scruffy beard and I guess a little work. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Anne
Nancy Vincent
May 12, 2017
Carol & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories comfort you.
Jerry Brown
May 11, 2017
So sad to hear about the Steve, my condolences to the whole family. He was a great guy.
Denny Kurt
May 11, 2017
Very sorry to learn of Steve's passing. Many good memories of Steve - hanging out, playing softball and golf, going to a few IA football and basketball games together.
A man with a very quick wit - just like the obit says. Always a lot of fun to be around.
My family's thoughts and prayers are with the Keith family during this challenging time.
Caroline Dolder
May 11, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss Carol and your family. From your stories at work could always tell that he was devoted to his family and to the Hawkeyes.
May 11, 2017
Condolences to the Keith family. During this painful time may God give you strength. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared. Psalms 29:11
Teresa Elliott
May 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Perry Anderson
May 11, 2017
God Bless the Keith Family. Steve you will be missed by many. I do remember the time you and I had the opportunity to attend a BB game at the Carver Arena. Our tickets gave us access to the Hawkeye Club, giving us the opportunity to enjoy an adult beverage before and at half time. We also had two of the best seats in the house to watch the game. I know you had brought this up many times teasing friends of being able to have a beer and watch the game at Carver arena. Now with your passing Steve, I would imagine you now will have the very best seat in the house for both Hawkeye Basketball and Football. God Bless you.
Perry Anderson
May 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Keith's Family. Steve you will be missed by so many. I'll never forget the time you and I attended that BB game at Carver arena. We got to sit in the Hawkeye club and actually enjoy an adult beverage before and after the game. We had some of the best seats at Carver to enjoy the game. I know you talked about that many times after. I know now Steve, you have the best seats in the house for both Hawkeye Football and Basketball. God bless The Keith Family.
May 11, 2017
My heart is aching for your whole family at this time of loss.
Nita Brower
Janice Barnes
May 11, 2017
Carol and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Steve. Sounds like he was a fabulous person. Prayers and thoughts to all of you...thinking of you.
Jan Barnes
Teresa Decker
May 11, 2017
very sorry for your loss Stephanie and family.
Rebha Ingham
May 11, 2017
Condolence to all of his family and friens
Carol Mager Damron
May 10, 2017
Nan and Fran I am sorry to hear this. I remember babysitting all three kids. Wilson Hyde's daughter .
Torrie Best
May 10, 2017
My condolences to you and the family.. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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