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for Douglas Keffeler
Rod Harwood
March 9, 2007
Dear Family,
Each day I am reminded of the loss of Doug's life as I hold each of you in my prayers. I know at times the reality of it just does not seem possible and then there are other moments when you are blown over and are grasping to hold on to what life you have left. Through it all, even though we are seperated by many miles I want you to know I am with you in my thoughts and prayers. I also believe that even though Doug has crossed over that threshold, he like so many others are a part of that "Great Cloud of Witnesses" mentioned in Hebrews, here cheering us on as we continue to run this race we call life. May you sense God's Presence in all that is around you, in the sunrise and sunset, in the wind as it howls, and in the meadow lark as it sings. May you know as close as God is with us through these things He is also with Doug, so Doug is as close to us as God is with us. May His peace bring healing today.
Jim Brechtel
February 19, 2007
My deepest condolances to Doug's family and friends. My memories of Doug are mostly from childhood and the Alkali school. Doug had a natural goodness about him and I know he was a good man. Doug and his family are in my prayers.
Kim, David and Taryn Christianson
February 19, 2007
It was such a shock to hear of Doug's passing. We didn't know Doug real well but it didn't take us but a minute to find a great memory of him. On one of our trips up with Donna for branding, David and I fondly remember working with him in the shoots and him always having a joke or comment to share to make us laugh!! Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family!!
Ricky Niederwerder (Resistol Hats)
February 19, 2007
I just learned this morning of Doug's passing & was truly shocked & saddened. Larry Reinhold told me at Christmas that Doug was pretty sick & I deeply regret not having contacting him then. I have known Doug since grade school days & fondly remember the times we had in high school & graduating together. I cannot begin to fathom the loss & emptiness you must feel, but please take some comfort to know that your family is highly thought of & cared for not only by myself, but many, many others. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do...
February 17, 2007
To the Keffeler Family:
I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I have such wonderful memories of Doug. He had the wonderful ability to get anyone to laugh and was so caring and sincere. He will truly be missed by so many.
Lorrie Pentico (Merrill) Fort Collins, CO
Renee Harwood
February 16, 2007
To the Family,
What a shock and tragedy...I'm sorry I cannot make it there to be with you all but my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Harold, Kim, Randee Kay, Jace Matz
February 16, 2007
To the Keffeler Family:
Words could never express our feelings for all of you today, nor could they take your pain away! We want you all to know that we will be there for you all and we will miss Doug's fun loving self and his zest for life! We are all blessed to have known Doug and his deep love for his family!
Ralph, Betty, and kids you have built such a strong family unit and you gave Doug a life filled with wonderful memories, that most never have the opportunity to experience.
Shari and John, you have completed this circle of love and have showed the world what a true family is! It was always very evident the love Doug had for you both. Shari you gave Doug the greatest gift ever, your love and a wonderful Son (every Man's dream). John, you truly are a spittin' image of your Dad and it is so evident that you are a Man with his father's zest of life! You take care of Mom and always know that you have a huge circle of friends that will help in anyway we can!
You must all know that your circle of friends have their arms wrapped tightly around you and will support you now and in the time yet to come!
Thanks to God for he has allowed us all the opportunity to know Doug and his wonderful outlook on life! He lived it to the fullest!
Our Deepest Sympathy and greatest prayers for you all!
Ted Delka Jr
February 16, 2007
Our Prayers and deepest sypathies are extended to each and every one of Doug's family, immediate and extended and shirt tail relatives and anybody who knew this man. This earth has lost one of it's sure treasures, because if you knew Doug you knew a treasure wheather you knew it or not. There wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for anybody, great sense of humor and I don't think he ever knew a stranger. I couldn't make the service due to my health but was there in spirit be assured. I met Doug in the early 80's and always considered him one of the best friends anyone could have this side of the crust, that is for sure. He was a good neighbor and always great to run with when we were all truckin back then. I know he's got both sticks up against the dash now and you know he's gougin on it and just a STROLLIN....Keep on Keepin on Doug until we meet again. My condolences again to all the family, Doug will be deeply missed for sure.
Ted & Arla Delka Whitewood, SD
Karri Hanson
February 15, 2007
Shari and John and family
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to give us a call.
Bret and Karri Hanson
Dave Clausen
February 14, 2007
Betty, Relph, & Trav.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, I know it was hart braking and I want you all to know your in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Amy (Fallon) Scherer
February 14, 2007
Shari & John,
We were saddened to hear about Doug and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember Doug's smile and humor.
BONNIE ZIMMERMAN
February 14, 2007
THE THE FAMILY:
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. DOUG WAS ONE OF THE NICEST PERSON ANYBODY HAD THE JOY OF MEETING. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE WHEN HE CAME INTO THE STORE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
February 14, 2007
Shari,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, John, and the entire family during this most difficult time.
Clint, Judi, Jenifer, and
Austin Hall
Tucker and Bev Hudson
February 14, 2007
Mike and Linda, Ralph, Betty and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your famiy at this sad time. Doug touched the lives of all that knew him and will be dearly missed by all. God bless !!
Amanda (Greger) Patton
February 14, 2007
To all the family,
I will greatly miss Doug. His visits to our farm when I was young as well as the times my family and I came to S.D. will be with me always. My dad, Dan Greger, and I had a lot of laughs the other night talking about memories. My dearest symbothy for you all.
Lyle and Tonia Malcolm
February 13, 2007
May God Bless you at this incredibly sad time in your lives.
Judi Harwood
February 13, 2007
You have all been in our prayers. Loved Doug's humor. All the times we passed the confetti back and forth. The time he came and helped me move my Mom, brought old Rusty to Rapid for me. Helped take pictures of our house in Sturgis. What a great father and husband to Sheri. He will be missed but well remembered. It is sad for us but a new beginning for Doug because he is now with the Lord. Will see you all soon. Judi and Alan Harwood
Tina (Keffeler) & Dennis Kopp
February 13, 2007
Ralph, Betty and family,
We're so sorry about your loss. He was always the little brother I never had. He always had a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eyes. He loved his family very much. I will cherish those years of growing up together on the ranch forever. Just keep the memories and he will never be forgotten. And you have so many to treasure.
Tina & Dennis Kopp
February 13, 2007
SHARI & JOHN
Doug was a very special person in your lifes. You were also very special to him also. A person could see that in actions and words. Just remember all the great memories and he will not be forgotten. I can still vision the smile on his face and the sparkle in his eyes.
Jane Harty-Thorsby (Getsgo)
February 13, 2007
Shari,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and John. I will always remember Doug's big smile. May god bless you in all your needs.
Gary & Jacque Keffeler
February 13, 2007
Ralph, Betty & Family.
We were saddened to hear of your great loss. Brad and Garilyn both became good friend of Doug when they spent summers at Mothers. We all wish you well and will pray for your ability to survive this tragedy.
Rick & Pam (Barry) Scott
February 13, 2007
Ralph, Betty and family,
We are very saddened to hear about the loss of Doug. We have lot's of memories as friends and classmates.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. take care
Patti Nequette-Goff
February 13, 2007
To the entire Keffeler family,
Doug was such a special guy a friend to everyone and happy all the time. He was very special and dear to a lot of people in the area. His loss will be missed by everyone and though he will be missed most of all by all of you he will always be missed by the peoples lives that he touched. God will truly have a wonderful angel with him who taught others how to be a friend and how to laugh even when times are rough. I know that God is holding each of you in the palm of his hands right now to give you strength thru this sad time in your lives. Please let me know if there is anything that me or my family can do for you at anytime.
Chris Lampert and Familiy
February 13, 2007
To all,
Our deepest sympathy for this great loss. I was lucky to spend a lot of time at the Keffeler home growing up and Doug was like a little brother to me, I will miss him.
Janet Smith (Ohrtman)
February 12, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. The class of 79 will greatly miss him. May you and your family be comforted by your memories of him.
Alean Harwood
February 12, 2007
Dear Family,
I only wish I could be there, this is so difficult for everyone. We will all miss Doug, he always had something to joke about. You're constantly in my prayers.
I love you and yours,
Alean
Tim & Christi Harwood
February 12, 2007
For all of Doug's Family,
My condolences and deepest sympathy for all of you. Doug was one of the greatest influences on the direction of my life. I always tried to copy his style when I was young because of the way he lived his life. He always emulated his class in the way he treated family and friends. I will forever have the fondest of memories of the times we ran together and the great times we had. I can only hope that people can treat others part of the time the way Doug treated others all of the time. May you ride the green pastures in Heaven in good health until we meet again pardner.
Jonell Osborn (Dahlquist)
February 12, 2007
To the Keffler family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Doug. I have many fond High School memories and will treasure them always. He was a great guy and will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Clinch
February 12, 2007
Shari and John,
Uncle Ralph and Aunt Betty
We are sad about this and our thoughts and prays are with all of the family . Hugs and Kisses.
Tracy and Aunt Marian Clinch
Ron Tennis
February 12, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.Doug was a great guy who always had a way of making everyone laugh.He will be missed.
Kara Clark
February 12, 2007
To the Keffeler Family,
Sorry for your loss. We all at The Windmill Truck Stop will miss him.
Dean Grubl
February 12, 2007
Ralph, Betty and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Doug, was an exceptional cousin to grow up with – his charm, laughter and easy going personality will be truly missed and never forgotten! Dean & Christine Grubl
Ann Mackaben
February 12, 2007
Linda and Mike and all;
Our special prayers!
All our love;
The Mackaben's
Ann Mackaben
February 12, 2007
Ralph, Bette, Travis, and families;
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless you all!
The Mackaben's
February 12, 2007
Shari and John
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Doug, he was a great person, who always made you laugh. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your whole family.
Ron and Tinya Conway (Sturgis)
Kirk Rhian
February 12, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow Doug will be missed he was definetly a class act.
LeRoy & Juanita (Kaubisch) Harrington
February 12, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of Dougs passing. He will always be remembered for his smile and jolly attitude. Doug was always a wonderful classmate and a true friend.
Kenny and Donna Bachand
February 12, 2007
To Dougs Family,
Sorry to hear about Doug--haven't seen him in over 20 years but have always thought your family was so special since the days when Donna and I worked at the western store together in Sturgis.
Sorry we can't be there for the service, you were so nice to come to the funeral for Earl a couple of years ago.
Our deepest sympathy to you all:
Carmen Williamson (Wheeler)
February 12, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barb Grosch
February 12, 2007
Shari and John,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Please let me know if there is anything we can do here at school for you or anything at all. My husband drives a bus for Black Hills Special Services and he services Doug's brother Travis. He extends his sympathy also to your families. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Barb and Ken Grosch
Charles Colton
February 12, 2007
May the good lord watch over you and your son in this tradgic time. Doug was a very well liked and respected man to all the had the opportunity to know him
Douglas L. Green
February 12, 2007
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Doug I pray that God will be with all of you at this time .
May God Bless and keep you and your family at this very sad time
Lisa Kari
February 12, 2007
Shari, We were shocked and devastated to hear about Doug. Even though we are miles away we still think of you guys often and consider you some of our closes friends. Our deepest sympathies to you and all your families. Doug was a one of a kind and will be greatly missed. If there is anything that we can do don't hesitate to call. All our PRAYERS & LOVE, Ernie & Lisa Kari
Michael Clinch
February 12, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. It has been a long time from face to face meeting. I was not a tight with the younger cousins, but family was special to me. Again I am sorry for your loss Michael
Lynn Owens (Aldren)
February 12, 2007
My family will always remember Doug, for his smile and laughter. The world will miss such a good man. Your family will be in our thoughts and prays
Janet Harwood
February 12, 2007
Betty, Ralph & Family,
I just wanted to know that you are in my thoughts. If there is anything that I can do for all of you, let me know. Love Ya, Janet
Ramona"Hudson Williams
February 12, 2007
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Doug's death. He always brightened my day when he came in to Sears. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and made everyone feel special.
May God be with all of his family at this time. You are in everyone's prayers.
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