Obituary

Robert Keyser

1945 - 2018

Obituary

Robert Keyser was born on July 6, 1945. He passed away Wednesday (Oct. 17, 2018) after a brave battle with lung cancer. He was the son of James Farrington Keyser and Margaret Martha Ballard of Salt Lake City. He was the fourth youngest of five children.

Robert was married to Beverly Kasper on May 18, 2010, in Eureka Springs Arkansas.

Robert is survived by two children, Andrew Keyser of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Meghan Keyser of Wichita. He was also loved by Beverly's children, especially Jeff, who he loved as a son.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother; and recently by his brother, Michael, who came to say goodbye here in Newton; brother, Paul of Salt Lake City; sister, Martha of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and youngest brother, Bill of Sugar Land, Texas.

He was an active member of Newton Christian Church, but his favorite activity was Meals on Wheels for Newton.

Robert served in the Navy as an avionics expert during Vietnam. He distinguished himself at Boeing Company for more than 30 years and has been retired for more than 12 years.

His favorite color was navy blue and his favorite song was "Truly, Madly, Deeply" by Savage Garden. He loved the mountains, especially Glacier National Park and the Tetons. His oldest brother, Michael, and he loved golfing and fishing together, which he passed on to his younger brother, Bill.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 21, 2018) at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel, with The Reverend Amos McCarthy presiding. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Homecare and Hospice of Reno County in care of Petersen Funeral Home.