Keith BUCHANAN

Architect Keith Buchanan passed from this life in September. He was a true friend to those who knew him. Keith was born in Concord, California, graduated from California Polytechnic State University in 1973 with a professional degree in Architecture. In addition to his great interest in architecture, Keith loved motocross and snow skiing. He was an active member in the Cal Poly Penguin Motorcycle Club while in college. After graduating Keith stayed involved with riding by participating in High Mountain Enduro off-road competition, a national event. After marrying Laurie Petit in 1973, they moved to Santa Rosa in 1978 where Keith worked for Roland/Miller/Asso. He then went to work for William H. Knight, Architect followed by several years with G.Thomas Telfer, Architect of Urban Dynamics. He then worked several more years for Sohl & Palmer Architects. Keith came to work for Tom Tomasi, Architect 1983 which later became Tomasi, Coker, Desilva, which eventually became TLCD Architecture. He was intimately involved with several well know projects while working for the firm. The most notable is the Santa Rosa Junior College Doyle Library. Keith moved on from TLCD Architecture in 2010. Keith became involved with the Santa Rosa Ski Club in 1995. He was a wonderful skier and very involved with the club. Every winter he would organize a club ski trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, where the snow was powdery-light, also known as POW. Keith we know you are enjoying unlimited light and fluffy POW on a bluebird day. Ski a run for all of us who are earthbound. We will miss you dear friend. Memorial services are being held in a private home to honor his life.