Gazette Times
Corvallis OR
29 June 2010


Keith Rupert Kernan

Oct. 12, 1960 -- June 25, 2010

Keith R. Kernan was born in Hornell, N.Y., to Keith E. and Jean Kernan.

Keith graduated from Gold Beach Union High School in 1979, and worked for
the Coos Forest Protective Agency, where he met Peggy, who was working
at a forest lookout tower up the Rogue River. After marrying in 1984,
Keith and Peggy moved to Kenai/Soldotna, Alaska, where Keith worked as
a construction inspector.

They eventually moved back to Oregon, and Keith continued working in
the construction field and eventually bought a business in Corvallis,
FEI Testing and Inspection.

Keith (a hero to all in his family) fought a fearless fight with cancer,
and will be missed by his wife, Peggy; sons Casey and Riley; surviving
father, Keith E. Kernan; and brothers and sisters (Carole, LeeAnne,
Bill, Dan, Sharon, Kathy, Reuben and Nathan).  Keith cherished time
spent with his family, and lived life to its fullest, even during his
long battle. Fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, traveling to new places,
camping, woodworking, enjoying the outdoors, and just being at home with
his family and good friends enlightened Keith’s life.

Keith’s goodwill and generosity will be missed tremendously by his
family, friends and business associates. Even though he will be missed
more than words can express, there is comfort in knowing that he is with
his mother, Jean, who also lost her battle to cancer in 2008. They are
both in a place where there is no pain and suffering.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life at 2
p.m. Thursday, July 1, at Morning Star Church in Salem, with a gathering
following at the Kernan residence. Memorial remembrances may be made by
donation to the American Cancer Society (Research for Esophageal Cancer)
or the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center (preservation project).

Arrangements are under the direction of Twin Oaks Funeral Home.