Our first Christmas without you- I miss you

Even though you're not here, I still wanted to say Merry Christmas! I miss you, Keith!

Keith, I miss you so much! There are so many times I pick up my phone to call you, then realize I can't talk on the phone to you. I still have so much to say to you.For now I'll just say I miss you and love you.

I just thought I would share one of my favorite old pictures on my Uncle Keith with all who loved him.

BELOVED UNCLE, YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED, AND WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN MY HEART THROUGH FOND MEMORIES, LAUGHTER, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, ROCK AND ROLL

Almost every day I find myself thinking of My uncle Keith and comming here, back to this place. I dont know yet what that does for me. I do know that if I come here, to this site, I can see his Bright smiley face and that helps me. For me as a little girl, Keith was the best Uncle i could have asked for. He listened to me and he really cared about me. I love him very much and I miss his even more. Uncle keith, you will forever be in my heart.

From April:

I'd like to post the video taken from the services, for those of you that were unable to attend, but still wish to see what an incredible impact Keith had on so many lives.  

Any tech geek, that can move a video from old school video recorder tape, to something that can be uploaded to this site.  Contact me personally, you know how to reach me.

Thank you!

Love to you all!

I am once again having a sleepless night because every time I begin to drift off I see Keiths neverending smile.  
He helped me to get through the toughest (until now) time of my life when my sister and I lost our father.  I never dreamed that he was also helping me to get ready for his shocking and unfair early demise.  I would give anything and everything that I have if I could bring Keith back to my sister and my neices and nephews even if only for one day. 
 I never had a chance to tell him how much he meant to me in life.  I can only hope that he knew how much his positive and upbeat way of being was a great inspiration to myself and many others.  I love him like a brother because as far as I'm concerned he was my brother.  The world has suffered a great loss.  I love him and miss him more than words can say.

Dear Keith,
What moves through me is silence and DEEP sadness,a longing for one more day and one more visit with you.
I don't know how or why we lost each other over the years. I also don't understand why you were taken away SO soon.I wasn't given the chance to tell you how much you meant to me or how much you moved me over the years. I can still see your smile, your warm heart and your infectious laugh.
Little by little I am beginning to realize not that you died but that you also lived.
Your life gave me many memories much to special to forget of which I will always cherish forever. 
I had began looking for you several years ago, in every phone book I came across , on My Space  and on Facebook (although not correctly or I would of found you  there- that's what I get for having little computer knowledge)
Unlike you.. one of my biggest memories of you was when you and your friend created your own game on the computer called Dungeons and Dragons (who would ever know that a game would come out like it - you should of been a mega  mega millionaire)
Your mmemory will forever live with in my heart for the wonderful and gifted person you were. Thank you for all the special times we spent together as friends and for all the hard work you did as my shipping and recieving clerk at Litho Bindery in Seattle.
Love you Keith

Uncle Keith, I dont think you ever really knew how much you ment to me, and how much I loved you and looked up to you. I wish I had spent a lot more time with you then I did, and our lives werent so busy. I will always think of you when I eat french toast with peanut butter and syrup. *grin I love you with every beat of my heart, and will never forget you.

We need more Keiths in this world. He was a role model for everyone who knew him. He was a wonderful husband, father and brother. Keith touched more lives in more ways than we could have ever imagined. He is already missed by those who knew him and loved him.

I love you so much Uncle Keith. I will miss you so much. You always made me laugh and i will always be thankful for that. Your big happy smile will always be in my heart.

Cousin Keith...words can never describe how much you will be missed!  You always stayed so strong and, in my eyes, seemed to be able to do anything/everything you set your mind to!  To the rest of Keith's immediate family; my DEEPEST condolences!  Keith, your memory lives on.


The music just wont be as clear with you gone!You are forever in our hearts!

We cannot begin to describe our gratitude to all whose love and support have helped our family get through this incredibly difficult time.  We love you all!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

April Gabbert, Jason Gabbert, Michael Hull, Kaylyn Gabbert, Jessica Gabbert & Jimi Gabbert.

My husband and I just heard of Keith's passing from my mom Dollie Gehring who was Keith's friend. My husband knew April from Sparky's. I was young when I knew Keith but I do remeber his smile and laugh. He was a awesome guy.  I am saddened to hear of his passing and we are praying and thinking of the family at this time. This news brings much saddness to our hearts. We are deeply sorry.  As tears fall from my eyes.....my thoughts of you are continuous....With the deep sorrow I feel.  ((((hugs)))
Steve and Jeannette Farley

Washington FEAST, a local food allergy and asthma support (previously affiliated with AAFA-WA, an asthma and allergy organization) has been the recipient of the Microsoft Golf Club Charity Tournament for several years.  Keith was an enthusiastic supporter of this relationship and made a huge effort to make the charity tournament a success.  HIs warmth and kindness was unmatched.  We at Washington FEAST are grateful for all his hard work on our behalf and will keep April, his family, friends and the Microsoft Golfers in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Words cannot express how much you will be missed by everyone you touched with your kindness and humor.  We will always keep you in our hearts.

OBITUARY

Keith Gabbert

August 10, 1964 – April 10, 2010

Sunset Hills Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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