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Michael Keaton Obituary

Keaton, Michael Paul Age 60 On March 30, 2006 Born to Fredonia McFarthing and the late Oscar Keaton. A 1963 graduate of St. Paul Central, he attended Morehouse College in Atlanta. He was a faithful member and chairman of the deacon board of In The Word Church in Minneapolis. In the mid-1990's he was the local leader of Power Learning Systems, and most recently a manager for AT&T Wireless. Survived by loving family: wife Lesly of 11 years; daughter Erika; son Michael II; mother Fredonia McFarthing; sister Leora McFarthing; stepdaughter and son-in-law Dawn and Rufus Thibodeaux; six grandchildren; cousin Maxine Lewis. Memorial services: Tues., 12:00 noon, In The Word Church, 2600 E. 38th St. in Mpls.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Mar. 31 to Apr. 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Alyce Gambrell

April 12, 2006

Lesly and family,

I am saddened to hear of your great loss. I know it is a heavy burden on your hearts right now. I pray that your loving memories will sustain you during this difficult time and that God will grant you extraordinary grace to see you through.

Sincerely,

Alyce Gambrell

Stacey Cooperwood

April 7, 2006

Erika,



My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family on your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Just know it is said that "Even in the midst of death, Jesus gives meaning and purpose to life. He brings calm to the storm and rest to the soul." God Bless.

Ulysses Mullins

April 5, 2006

Erika you and your family have my sincerest condolences.

Sherman Kelley

April 4, 2006

I will surely miss Michael. I enjoyed working with him and I knew him to be a great leader. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and be your strength.

Cheneta Hughey

April 4, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cathleen Strong Pich

April 4, 2006

To the Keaton and McFarthing Families, My Husband Tom and I are saddened at the loss of your family member. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Cathy

Grant Walker

April 4, 2006

Ericka,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care of yourself.

Malcolm Miller

April 4, 2006

Condolences on your loss.



God Bless you and yours.



Malcolm

Rhonda Hansford

April 3, 2006

To Erika and the Keaton Family

My prayers and thoughts are with during this difficult time.

God Bless

Sandra (Collins) Plude

April 3, 2006

To the Keaton Family,

I was sorry to hear about Micheal's passing. We were church buddies in the 60's, at St Phillips Church. Micheal was always a wonderful friend. I am proud to have known such a special person.

Derek Turner

April 3, 2006

Erika,



May your family be blessed. Our family is here for you and yours.



God Bless you

DT

Brenda Bartlett

April 3, 2006

Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Joseph & Karen McCauely

April 3, 2006

We will trully miss his pressence in our World and our prayers are with those still here.

Christa Bobick

April 3, 2006

Michael was truly a wonderful man. He touched the heart of everyone he met. I will always remember his kindness and depth of compassion. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sanctuary Covenant Church

April 3, 2006

To Erika and the Family and Friends of Michael Keaton,



Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God give you the peace and comfort that you are in need of during this time.



The Sanctuary Covenant Church

Monica Brown

April 3, 2006

The Keaton Family



Your family is in my prayers. God is good and he won't put to much on you that you can't bear. Your father is special, that is why the Lord has called him home. Keep your heads and know that God is a comforting God.

Sandra Fredine

April 3, 2006

Our thoughts are with you.



Faye and Sandra Fredine

Cleven Duncan

April 3, 2006

I recently found out about Michael’s passing just today. I am saddened by the loss of such a great person and my life has been enriched from the experience of knowing him. He will be missed…

Charles Bradley

April 3, 2006

Your family is in my prayers.

Lynda Hendrickson

April 3, 2006

My prayers are with you all.

Kelley Danielson

April 3, 2006

So sorry to hear of Michael's Passing.. He is in a better place with no more pain. He will always be sitting in the sunlight.. Thoughts and prayers with you all at this most difficult time.

Deanna Strother

April 3, 2006

Erika and Family,



May the Lord continue to comfort you all during this difficult time.



As always, you are in our prayers and please know that we are here if you need anything.



With deepest sympathy,

Deanna and Tony

Karna Lyell

April 3, 2006

Erika,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

David & Karna Lyell

Breaunna and Kayla

Becky Alamat Massey

April 3, 2006

So sorry for the loss of Michael. All of us here at Cingular are thinking of your entire family, praying for peace, comfort and strength during this time.

Grace Ngunu

April 3, 2006

Your Family is in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your loss!

The Murray Family

April 2, 2006

We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. God Bless

Nichole Braggs

April 2, 2006

Erica,



I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Nichole Braggs

Felicia Brown

April 2, 2006

Ericka,



I am sorry about the passing of your Father. Nothing is worst than losing a Parent. Just know that through it all - God will provide comfort. We all Love You and Always here for you.



God Bless - Felicia Bronwn

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