BORN

1960

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

205 E Washington

DeWitt, Michigan

Keith Berkimer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 11, 2012.

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May 22, 2012

I met Keith when he was Cooking at Richards and saw him a few times at Bonnies. He was a great guy and from my perspective he had a great smile and laugh. When our group of intellectual wanna bes were in Richards playing NTN Trivia Keith would always come out of the Kitchen to stop and chat. He was a good human and I am sorry that I didn't stop (know) to see him before his transition. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.
Dennis in Dewitt Township

May 18, 2012

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May 18, 2012

Keith was such a nice person. I met him through my ex husband and he was always ready for a hug and a good laugh. He also would make me the nest nachos at Bonnies. So sorry for your loss. keith I will never forget you. Cheryl Harrington

May 18, 2012

Jeff Blankenship

To the Berkimer family,so sorry for the loss of Keith.Over the years Keith and I may have seen less of each other than I care to admit. But when we did see each other it felt like yesterday when I saw him last. He'd throw that big smile at me with a hug. His memory will never fade, he was apart of my youth that made me who I am. Love ya Man !!

May 17, 2012

Janet Hill (Anderson)

To Linda, Ann, Pat & Randy you are in our prayers. May God comfort you as you say good-bye to your loving brother - Love Uncle Frank, Aunt Marge and your cousins on the East Coast

May 16, 2012

Uncle Byrl `Aunt Sandi

Godspeed Keith. We'll remember you and your great smile and attitude always. Travel with love.

May 16, 2012

Jeff Degner

Pat,I am sorry about Keith . He was always a friend and he treated me like a brother. He will be missed.

May 16, 2012

Bill Alfred

Keith was my earliest friend, we walked to school everyday from kindergarten on. The trip home usually took an hour or two to cover the five or so blocks as we would find much adventure along the way, most times ending up in the barn out back. For all the years of sleding at the Retreat House I can't remember being there without him.
Keith was a great athlete and teammate and it was my privilege to compete on the same teams with my buddy up through high school.
I thankfully had the opportunity to see him one last time a couple of weeks ago. I still see the Keith I remembered from years past, huge smile, great laugh, the kindof friend all others were to be measured by. I have been blessed to have him in my life and will miss him until I see him again. I'll wait to hear his voice, his laugh and know that I am home.

May 16, 2012

Sandy Snyder-Townsend

Linda and Ann,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this very difficult time.

May 16, 2012

To Keith's family,
I didn't know Keith personally but I went to school with Chuck, Ann and Linda.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, may your memories bring smiles to your hearts.
Marty (Botke) Goldfarb ( Durango, Colorado)

May 16, 2012

To The Berkimer Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Some of my favorite childhood memories are at your house. Climbing the tree in the back yard, swimming in the pool, playing Crazy 8's at the kitchen counter... Your long ago friend, Ruth Ann Smith Ralph

May 16, 2012

Chris Brush

Keep smiling down upon us. Your memory will become a treasure for all who knew you.

May 15, 2012

Jean Smith- Bradley

Dear Berkimer family, Keith and I were good friends as kids in school. I so remember when he wrote the "ten Commandments for kids". He was very proud when it was published in the State Journal. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May 15, 2012

Marilee and Dave Powell

So sorry to hear of Keith's passing, he was a dear friend. I will always cherish the great times we had when we worked together at Richards. He took such pride in his job and was an awesome cook. I still smile when I remember back at the chili cook offs we entered and his excitement to always win hottest entry. He was one of a kind, we will miss him.

May 14, 2012

Rita Webster

Ann,
I'm so sorry your brother died.

May 13, 2012

Anne (Pratt) Mandrick

So sorry to hear of your loss! Keith was a good friend throughout our school years. He was always friendly to everyone and fun to be around. He was an all-round good guy and will be missed.

May 12, 2012

Dear Ann and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. It seems some families are dealt more than their fair share. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "Our loved ones leave the world but never our hearts." Jenni Fernand
"Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows." Isaiah 53:4

May 12, 2012

Carrol & Bonnie Ward

Our family will never forget Keith. He was a neighbor and a forever friend. The memories we have of him will never fade.

May 12, 2012

Timothy Clay

Keith was a great guy, a great friend in school. Rest in peace Keith you will be missed.

May 11, 2012

Julie Walker-Hunt (Hawk)

To the Berkimer Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 11, 2012

Dear family, We are so very sorry to hear about you loss. We loved Keith as a classmate and cherise numerous memories throughout our entire years at DeWitt Elementary (the David Scott Building) , Dewitt Middle School and Dewitt High. On behalf of the class of 1978 please accept our Love, prayers and condolences. God Bless. Nancy Spagnuolo Wile

May 11, 2012

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