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Keith Schooley Obituary

Long-time Colorado Springs resident Keith H. Schooley, 82, died September 9th, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.

Mr. Schooley was born October 15, 1930 in Hugo, CO to Anderson and Lucille Schooley. Keith graduated from the Colorado Springs High School in 1948, and his early employment history included working for the Midland Railroad at the historical Roundhouse.

Mr. Schooley served in the United States Air Force, earning the Good Conduct and National Defense Service Medals. Keith worked the majority of his career as a manager for Farmers Insurance Group until his retirement in 1992. Keith's interests included Camping, Hunting, Target Shooting, Fishing, Bowling, "Back Yard Mechanic", Motorcycle Trail Riding, "Jack of all Trades", and his family including 6 sons and 5 daughters.

His memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 53 years, Joanne Schooley; daughter Deanne Haus (Mark Moore) of San Antonio, TX; son Don Schooley; son Kent Schooley and daughter Roxanne (Vern) Heeney of Colorado Springs; daughter Jann (Lance) Dean of Kent, WA; daughter Kim (Charlie) Jordon of Arlington, TX; son Kevin Schooley of Colorado Springs; daughter Joy (Robert) Cowles of Fort Collins, CO; son Keith (Tammy) Schooley and son Kirk (Melissa) Schooley of London, KY; son Kyle Schooley of Colorado Springs; 25 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister Helen Bookman of Colorado Springs; sister Doris Hood of Salem, IN; and multiple nieces, nephews, and friends.

Keith was preceded in death by his grandson Joshua Heeney and his great-grandson Cameron Barshay.

Visitation will be held from 6:30PM - 8:30PM, Wednesday, September 11th 2013 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue.

Funeral Service will be held at 10AM, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Radiant Church, 4020 Maizeland Road followed by a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Avenue.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 10, 2013.

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Scott Bynum

September 4, 2023

We miss you Uncle Keith. Aunt Joanne and I talk about you almost every Saturday when I visit. We will all be together again, and in the Lord's arms, someday soon. :)

Don B Schooley

November 7, 2022

Still miss you, Dad, and think about you daily. Don.

Linda Young

September 4, 2020

7 years later and there isn't a day that goes by without someone bringing up a place, time, story or Keith Schooley name. He truly has left an amazing piece of him in many of us. Hope things are going well up where you are. Thinking of you on your heavenly anniversary.
With much love always, Rich and Linda Young

May 13, 2014

Miss you, love always Joanne

bob hood

September 15, 2013

Uncle keith you fought a tough fight but now you have gone home to be with the lord you will always be in our memories and our prayers good bless you and our prayers and hearts go out to your family

Linda Olson-Marks

September 12, 2013

My prayers are with your whole family. What a wonderful man.. R.I.P.

janis mandler

September 12, 2013

R.I.P. Mr. Schooley. you fought the good fight and won! to the family i pray the Lord will comfort you in this time of grief and you hold the memories in your heart.

Jeff & Janell Kildow

September 11, 2013

What a blessing and model for life Keith and his family have been to Jeff and me. We are sure that he will be greatly missed by many, but he left a great testimony to the Lord for all of us who knew him. Joanne is a beautiful lady with a sweet spirit. Love and sympathy to all of you. God bless you and keep you ever in His Care.

Robyn Massie

September 11, 2013

My deepest condolences. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Schooley, I heard many wonderful stories from his son, Keith. My prayers and thoughts to the family.

Natasha Saurina

September 11, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need.

Sherrie Campbell

September 11, 2013

Dear Deanne and family,
So sorry to hear this sad news. I know he and my Dad were friends for a long time. Maybe now they can go over old times! Love to your family,
Sherrie Campbell and the Laxton Family

Pat Martinez

September 11, 2013

My deepest condolence go out to the Schooley Family (Roxanne) I pray your father passes through the havenly gates and is joined by his grandson Josh.
To celebrate his new health,body and soul and the absents of pain.And I pray God will bring peace to the Schooley family, Sincerly,

Linda Young

September 11, 2013

Keith Schooley will be kept in the hearts and memories of many. With his loving , friendly, humorous personality it wasn't hard to take a great liking to him. He was always there for everyone. If I were ever to have to list people who would have a seat on the right hand side of God it would be Keith Schooley. He definitely was a true servant. Thank you for being a good friend. Our condolences go out to Joanne his wife and all of the family. God bless each and everyone of you and cherish and remember the great times with Keith.

With much love, Rich and Linda Young

Janet Jordan

September 11, 2013

Such a wonderful and kind hearted man. Feel lucky to have known and worked with him at Farmers.

Jeannette & Joe Vigil

September 11, 2013

Our prayers are with your whole family. So sorry for your loss.

Amt Park

September 11, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Keith's passing. I remember working with him at Farmers. Amy Park

Lesia Farley

September 10, 2013

So Sorry for your great loss. Your Dad Was a great man. God Bless You ALL. Prayers to all.

Linda Loredo

September 10, 2013

We are praying for your family.

Carey Kuhn

September 10, 2013

I'll never forget Keith teaching me the proper way to completely rebuild a drum brake assembly on his cool old 68 Mustang in about 1982. We honed the wheel cylinders and all. Yes the old school way!
Keith will always have a special place in my heart.. What a truly awesome guy!
So sorry for your loss all

Gary &Fonda Kuhn

September 10, 2013

Sorry for your loss

The Hale's (John, Susan, and Kailyn Grace)

September 10, 2013

Mrs. Schooley and family. We were privileged to meet Mr. Schooley and spend time with you all. We will be praying for all of you in your time of sorrow, but also rejoicing in Mr. Schooley's homegoing and the comfort in knowing we will see him again. May the Lord comfort you as only He can. We love you all.

September 10, 2013

Dear JoAnne, Mrs. Schooley WE are so sorry for your loss of a great man.He will be missed dearly.Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Schooley family.We love you and God bless you all. Lydia & Kurt Friese

Scott

September 10, 2013

Uncle Keith,
Most of the time you were a teacher, sometimes a preacher, a strong man of God, and you loved everyone that you came in contact with. It radiated from you! I always loved your story's and jokes. At an early age, you realized I had no fatherly figure in my life. You already had your hands full, but you found time for me as well. You hugged me when I needed it, you spanked me when I needed it, and tickled me until I couldn't hardly breath. You taught me that "showing up in life was the most important thing that you could do for others". During my 25 years in the military, I passed that along to all my Soldiers. You made a difference to hundreds of people you never knew. Now, I challenge all 11 of your children to continue (or start) living their lives as you did and as Aunt JoAnne does. And if they do, their rewards in Heaven will be immense! I love you Uncle Keith!

Tina & Albert Firestine

September 10, 2013

Our thoughts & Prayers are with you Mrs. Schooley, as well as to all your children, and family. May the Good Lord help all of you through this difficult time. Lord Bless

Randy&Linda K Alexander

September 10, 2013

May God be with you in your time of sorrow

Susan Echelberger

September 10, 2013

All my thoughts and prayers to all of you. Great memories of times with you. Love Susan

September 10, 2013

I have so many memories of Uncle Keith. All the camping and fishing trips along with his great sense of humor. We will really miss him. Our thought and prayers are with his family.
Gary & Sam Bookman

Dad and I, August 2013.

Don B Schooley

September 10, 2013

Thanks for everything, Dad......

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