Keith Neal Charboneau

Keith Neal Charboneau Keith Neal Charboneau went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2007 at the age of 68, after a courageous and determined 10-month battle with esophageal cancer, at his home in Lakewood, WA with his beloved wife of 45 years, and their son by his side. Keith was the first-born son of 8 children in Seiling, OK. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his children: daughter Renee-Michelle Kirk and her husband Barry, son Troy Charboneau and his wife Shawna; his grandchildren Taylor, Spencer, Tristan, Heather-Lynn, and Cody; five of his siblings: June, Kenneth, Jeannie, JoLynn and Jim; as well as his father-in-law, Donald Nelson and sister-in-law Sheryl Nelson and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. Keith had a way of making friends everywhere, letting them know just how important they were. He graduated from PLU and served 37 years in the US Army Reserve, retiring as a Colonel. He owned and operated Ponders Auto Parts and Rochester National Auto Parts, before becoming a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker-Bain. In addition to always being there for his family, he served his church's council and the Tacoma Power Squadron. In his semi-retirement, he and Linda loved to be out on their boat with their boating buddies. He celebrated life one adventure at a time, and always looked for ways to have a laugh and help a friend. He was a leader in everything he did, whether setting up a boating rendezvous or doing repairs on whatever needed it. He was a source of strength and support by simply being there time after time. Keith had a deep faith, loved life, and hated to leave what he saw as a beautiful world, while always trusting in God. With his passing, there is a large void in many people's lives, but the world is a much better place because he lived. Funeral services have been arranged at Mountain View Funeral Home at 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW in Lakewood for Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 3:00p.m. in the Aspen Chapel with a reception to follow in the Mountain View Celebration of Life Center. Viewing is scheduled from 1:00-9:00, Friday, October 26, 2007 and 8:00-2:00, Saturday, October 27, 2007 in the main office building at Mountain View Funeral Home. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com .