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Theodore F Keithahn

June 21, 1927 ~ June 27, 2016 (age 89) 89 Years Old

Theodore F Keithahn Jr., age 89, passed away at his home in Centralia, Washington on June 27, 2016.

A graveside service will be held on July 8th at 2:00pm at Forest Grove Cemetery in Tenino.

He was born in Tenino, Washington June 21, 1927 to Theodore Keithahn Sr. and Nerna Ritter.  He graduated from Tenino High School and was married to Verna Frisbie before enlisting in the Navy where he served in WWII and Korea. Not only was he the past commander of the American Legion, but he also belonged to several other fraternal organizations such as the Elks, Masons, and the Eagles. Theodore was also a long time employee of the phone company, having been with them for 42 years. Theodore loved camping on the beach. He was known as a snowbird for the better part of a decade, making the trip seasonally in his travel trailer.  

Theodore F. Keithahn, Jr. is survived by his children; Marcia Smith, Debbie Hagan, "Terry" Theodore F.  Keithahn III, and Kahni Lively, grandchildren; Michelle Davis, Shaun Smith, Stefanie Smith, Misti Hagan, Jimmy Hagan, Tiffany Hagan, "Frank" Theodore F. Keithahn IV, Hayley Keithahn, Dru Keithahn, and Ashley Lively as well as 16 great-grandchildren.

Under the direction of Newell-Hoerling’s.


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