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KEITH KELLERMAN Obituary

Keith Leroy Kellerman Keith Leroy Kellerman passed away Sept 28, 2014. He was born in Portland, Oregon June 16, 1937. Keith has lived in Gig Harbor for 22 years. He graduated from Grant High School in Portland and attended Oregon State University on a football scholarship while working on a bachelor's degree in business. After college he joined the Rhodes Company and was transferred to Sacramento. In 1970 he joined John Breuner Home Furnishings based in Sacramento as a division sales manager. Keith met his wife Pam there when she joined the company in 1974 as an interior designer. They were married in 1978. The couple moved to Spokane, Washington when Keith joined Serta Mattress and was transferred back to Tacoma area in 1988 to be part of the Serta North West Division Management Team. Keith has enjoyed retirement by being active in the Tacoma Elks as a member since 1988; enjoyed Seattle Seahawks Football with season tickets for many years. He kept in contact with his high school and college buddies through "Good Ole Guys" groups meetings in Portland. His special side kick "Tiger" his dog keeps waiting for Keith's return. He is survived by his wife Pam; daughter Kristin and granddaughter Rebecca, both of Sacramento, California; and brother Jay in Portland. Special thanks to the nurses in the CCU at St Anthony's Hospital in Gig Harbor and Franciscan Hospice House was such a blessing. Keith's wishes were for a private family memorial at the Oregon Coast. Please sign Keith's guest book with condolences and favorite memories for the family at www.havenrest.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 3, 2014.

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Jo Anne & Greg Hartman

October 12, 2014

Pam,
Greg and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss of your dear husband Keith. You are in the thoughts and prayers of both of us.

Jo Anne Hartman

October 12, 2014

We are sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Though I'd not met Keith Pam, his loving wife and my golf buddy, mentioned him often. He sounds like a nice guy, especially given that Pam choose him to marry and that he too (like my husband Greg) attended Oregon State U on a football scholarship. Rest in Peace Keith and Pam you are in our thoughts a prayers.

Bob Daniel

October 10, 2014

We were sorry to hear of Keith's passing. We enjoyed our times with him in the pinochle group and always looked to him for advice when we needed a rule clarification. Those were some good times.

Bob and Mary Lou Daniel

October 10, 2014

Pam,
We were so sorry to hear of Keith's passing! He was a great guy and we enjoyed being in the pinochle group when we lived in Tacoma. Blessings to you in this most difficult time. May God keep you in the palm of His hand!
Pat & Jim Jacobson
Vancouver, WA

Marie Lefebvre

October 7, 2014

Pam, my heartfelt condolences. I will always remember our visits, late night pinochle games and vacations. We had fun together. You and Keith are family and he will be missed. Love you both

tracey doyle

October 5, 2014

I remember Keith as devoted to Pam and nurturing a warm home for their family and friends.

Kathleen & Jim Turner

October 5, 2014

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him now and forever, amen. We will honor & treasure our memories of Keith and hold them deep in our hearts. We pray for your peace Pam and know you have many friends who support & love you. HUGS Gurrl fren!

Cynthia & Mark

October 3, 2014

Having been out of town for the past couple of weeks, we just learned of Keith's passing today. In the ten years we knew Keith, as our neighbor, he just seemed to get sweeter and sweeter. His sensitivity in responding to the loss of our family dog (and Tiger's friend) was the deepest consolation for us. And no matter what Keith was facing health-wise, he was mentally always sharp as the proverbial tack, with a keen appreciation for context and details. He will be missed, and remembered with respect and fondness.

Bob & Sue Evans

October 3, 2014

We knew Keith & Pam from our Pinochle group in Gig Harbor, we believe it was one of his favorite pastimes, playing card games. Keith will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the family.

October 3, 2014

May the love of family and friends help you through the following days. We love you and Keith.

Ben and Marian - Beta Sigma Phi

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