Keith Edward Whitford

Keith Edward Whitford was called home on April 11, 2026, at the age of 85, comfortably in his home in Lansing. He was surrounded by family members who sent him on his journey and welcomed by all those family members who proceeded before him.

Keith was born in Lansing on May 28, 1940, to Kennith Edward and Bertha Lucille Whitford of Lansing, Michigan. Keith lived right next to one of his greatest loves, trains. That would run next to his home on Cavanaugh Rd, which included his own personal backyard railroad.

Keith was married to his wife, Connie Whitford, for 49 years until her passing on September 11, 2017. Keith was a huge fan of anything Railroad, with the biggest being for his toy trains. If he was not doing his “normal” day job as a self-employed landscaper, you would find him sitting at his workbench doing toy train repairs. Other than his love for his wife(Connie) and their kids, Ed, Amy, Wally, and Kim. Was the New York Central, especially the Hudsons, Chessie System Berkshires, and the Pennsylvania K-5’s. He had a soft spot for animals, especially his Sheltie Collie(Laddy) and his English Bulldog (Tucker)

Keith Edward Whitford is survived by his son Edward Whitford (Darlene) of Mason, Daughter Amy Moye (Whitford) of Lansing, and Daughter Kimberly Whitford of Lansing. Keith has one granddaughter, Victoria Moye(Amy), and three grandsons, Alexander Moye (Amy), Zacharia(USN)(Ashley), and Gavin Whitford(Edward), Bob Whitford(Brother), Ann Poppe(Sister), along with several other family members and numerous pets.

Keith was predeceased in death by Connie Whitford (Wife), Walter Whitford (Son), Kenneth and Bertha Whitford (Parents), Walter Sr and Margret Flamme (In-laws), Walter Flamme(Brother-in-law), Marlene Flamme(Sister-in-law), Donna Havens(Sister-in-law), Kenny Whitford(Brother), and Jerry Whitford(Brother), and numerous pets.

The family of Keith humbly requests that family and friends wear something train-related, or dog/pet/animal clothing or jewelry. Please dress casually or in whatever you feel comfortable in. Suits and ties are not necessary or required. Think of it as if you are just coming over to visit and to see what’s up, as faith will have it, we will all see one another again in our heavenly home.

The family of Keith would like to send out a huge heartfelt thank you to the McLaren of Greater Lansing Hospice Care for the great care they gave to Keith and his family during their time of need. It was very much appreciated.

Visitation will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912, US, on April 15, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Visitation will also be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912, US, on April 17, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

A celebration of a life well lived will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912, US, on April 17, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A gathering will take place at a later date and time.