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John Keyser Obituary
Of Fernandia Beach, FL died Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL after an extended illness. He was a native of Montgomery County, MD and the son of the late George A. Keyser, U.S. Attorney, and the late Marie Bennewitz Keyser. He resided in Key Biscayne, FL before relocating to Fernandina Beach nine years ago. He was the President of Keyser Aviation Advisors, Adjunct Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a former Vice President of Eastern Airlines. John previously served in the Office of Naval Intelligence, was Associate General Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration and had a private practice of law in both Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC.
Mr. Keyser attended the University of Maryland, Bucknell University and George Washington University. He held the degree Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law. His Bar memberships included: U.S. Supreme Court Bar, District of Columbia Bar, State of Maryland Bar, Lawyer-Pilot Bar, National Transportation Safety Board Bar (Founding Member). He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fernandina Beach, FL.
Mr. Keyser is survived by his wife, Medra Wallace Keyser of Fernandina Beach, FL; his daughter, Mary Kathleen Spitz of Arlington, VA; his stepchildren, Laura Arnold (Jim), Cynthia Chandlee (Jim), Richard Wallace; his sisters, Rita Jean Weeks, Margaret Brown, Betty Ball (Daniel), Carolyn Kelly (Jim). His grandchildren are Christian John Spitz, Elisabeth Wallace, Benjamin Arnold, Jacob Arnold, Braden Wallace, Rachel Arnold, Elizabeth Chandlee, Richard Chandlee, Joshua Chandlee and Seth Chandlee. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Richard and his sister, Dorothy.
Fernandina Beach services: family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 25 at the Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, October 26, 2002, 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Arlington, VA at Columbia Garden Cemetery on October 28 at 10 a.m. Family and friends will be greeted Sunday, October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Devol's Funeral Home in Washington, DC.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Keyser
Steve Fus
October 28, 2002
John's inspiration and encouragement to me at Eastern Airlines significantly contibuted to my successful and satisfying current career at United Airlines. May you rest in peace, counselor.
Gail Dow
October 27, 2002
Was a pleasure to work with John at both FAA and Eastern Airlines. His contribution to his country during WW2, and Aviation industry in following years, will be remembered by many. Gail S. Dow
Al Ruprai
October 26, 2002
John,
You were a great friend and would always be dearly missed.
May God bless your soul in peace.
Your friend,
Al.
sam and bj anderson
October 26, 2002
I will miss John very much, he was a wonderful friend and person.
Mark Meyer
October 24, 2002
Be certain John that the peace, love and understanding you shared with us will be passed on to others! Your instruction on how to set my sails to catch the Wind; the importance of the latin proverb "if there is no wind-- row"; and how truly great it is to enjoy blue skies and tailwinds will never ever be forgotten! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You are loved and will be greatly missed! Mark Meyer [email protected]
Sandra & Cecil Roton
October 24, 2002
The Roton family would like to extend their deepest sympathy. John
become a part of our family during
his illness at Kindred. Medra, you
continue to be an inspiration to
Maurice and Rosalie. We love you
all and wish the best for the Keyser
family. John is in our thoughts and
prayer. God bless.
Kelly Keyser-Thompson
October 24, 2002
Dear Uncle John: I will miss you terribly -- especially the many times you would spontaneously appear on our doorsteps during holidays & get togethers. (remember Palm Springs, CA @ Danny & Vicki's?)You are a true role model and inspiration to me as I continue my journey through life. It is very comforting to know that you are now in His good hands. Till we meet again, my love always!!!
your neice in VA, Kelly :-)
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