Kenneth Klinton Keyt

Kenneth Klinton Keyt November 25, 1915-October 19, 2008 AMITY - Kenneth Keyt was born November 25, 1915 to Harry and Lucia Keyt. He was born in the same house where he lived the rest of his life. Ken had three sisters, Frances, Lucille and Ruth. He began farming after his graduation from Perrydale High School and spent his life farming that land. In 1943, Ken was married to Evelyn Pitman and they had three children. Ken served as a member of the Perrydale School Board for a number of years, as well as several farm organizations during his life. He was a loving father and grandfather and a friend to many. Ken was well known for his honesty and integrity, and a longtime member of the Amity Church of Christ. Until just the last few years, Ken and Evelyn had the opportunity to travel to many different countries. Kenneth Keyt is survived by his wife, Evelyn V. Keyt; their three children, Keith of Tacoma, Wash., Nadine and her husband Tom of Perrydale, and Ronald and his wife Linda of Salem; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held on at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 25 in the Bethel Cemetery with a Memorial service to follow in the Amity Church of Christ. Service arrangements are under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas, Oregon. To send an online condolence go to www.dallastribute.com.