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Subject: Keith B. WHITEMAN
Date: 3 Aug 2005 06:38:32 -0600

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Surnames: WHITEMAN, CROWELL, CRITCHFIELD, KEITH, SPINA, JOHNSON, GEE, BRAGG, WADDLE, SCHAU
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WHITEMAN, Mr. Keith B.
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Passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005, at his home. Keith was born in Kalamazoo, December 12, 1926, the son of Fenton & Jennie (Crowell) Whiteman. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion and the Gull Lake View Golf Club. He retired from National Foods in 1986. On April 12, 1979, he married Jean (Critchfield) Keith, who survives. Also surviving are six children, Donald (Ann) Keith of Battle Creek, Roxie (Richard) Spina of Chester, NJ, Ronda (Daryl) Johnson of Orlando, FL, Rochelle (Derrick) Gee of Rocklin, CA, Ronald Keith of Kalamazoo, Robin (Ray) Bragg of Portage; sixteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Victor and Clare; and two sisters, Wanda Waddle and Theda Schau. Services were held this morning at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park with Rev. Daniel D. Westveer officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to the VNA Hospice or the American Cancer Society, !
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JOLDERSMA & KLEIN
917 S. Burdick
343-2628
Keith was a very loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin and a friend to all. His family meant everything to him. He made everyone feel that they were special. Keith had a very loving and gentle spirit and was always thoughtful, giving and kind. "You're the Man, Keith." "We'll be looking for you in the rainbows." One of Keith's gifts was hosting many family events for special occasions. To many, he was called "Mr. Golf" as golf was his favorite thing to do. He was passionate about his golf and the many friendships he made. Other than golf, Keith also enjoyed gardening, photography, and bowling. We will meet again at the Great Golf Course paved with cart paths of gold with our Lord and Savior as our caddie. And we won't forget to "count all our strokes!" We love you and will miss you - until we meet again . . . "brush up on your words, Mr. Hezzie, for a game of UPWORDS. I love you." Mrs. Hezzie (Jean)
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/2/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

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