Keith D. Thayer
May 03, 1960 - June 13, 2012
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Keith D. Thayer
May 03, 1960 - June 13, 2012
Obituary
Family and friends mourn the loss of Keith D. Thayer on June 13, 2012 at age 52.
Keith was born in Mt. Clemons, MI, attended Lincoln Park High School, and received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1982. After graduation, he moved to Ft. Worth, TX for three years then to southern California, where he held multiple positions in high-tech sales. He had a lifelong love of music and boating, and returned home to Michigan to visit family and friends as often as he could. He had a fun-loving spirit that endeared him to anyone he came into contact with.
Keith lost his mother, Betty, to cancer when he was only 23. He is survived by his father, Arnie; two beautiful daughters, Lauren and Melissa, with Thanh Thayer; Robin Daly, his only sister, her husband Jim, and their son, Mitchell.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday, June 22 from 5 to 9 PM at O’Connor Laguna Hills Chapel, 25301 Alicia Parkway. A celebration of Keith’s life will be held on June 23rd at 1 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Mission Viejo HS Music Dept. (MVHSIMBA – www.mvhsmusic.com).
14 responses to Keith D. Thayer
Mary Lamos says:
June 20, 2012
Keith will be missed by all that loved him. I send my condolences to his family. His legacy lives on with all of us that shared his laughter and love of music. He will always be in our hearts.
Mary Cammarata Lamos
Patricia Shillinger says:
June 20, 2012
I never met anyone who enjoyed life as much as my cousin Keith. Always ready with a smile and wit but just as ready speak earnestly. A gentle soul dearly missed like so many before him. A tear and a toast until I too can join that reunion.
Patricia (Hervey) Shillinger
Sullivan D. says:
June 20, 2012
I only knew him for a short time, but being two Michigan boys out here in California, Keith and I always seemed to be on the same wavelength like childhood friends. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Jack Frainie says:
June 21, 2012
Keith was and always will be my best friend. I’ll miss you calling me on Sunday’s, telling me to “get your butt down here, the Lions are on.” We cheered and booed together. I’ll always feel a big loss. My heart goes out to the family. You were loved, Keith.
From Wyndotte to California –
Jack
Cheryl Day says:
June 22, 2012
Night ‘cuz. Till we meet again. Love you. Cheryl