In Memory

Keith Bender

Keith Bender



 
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04/02/12 08:25 PM #1    

Lisa Grimes (Brayson)

I heard a while back that Keith had passed.  I haven't been able to find out any information other that it was in Aug 2004.  Keith was a musician and artist and he lived in Lake Tahoe, according to a short statement made at the end of a city counsil meeting in Santa Rosa, where they closed the meeting in his name. 

He was an amazing muscian.  I have fond memories of him playing the piano in A'Capella, 3rd period.  He would start Bohemian Rhapsody and everyone sang along. So sad


04/20/12 12:06 PM #2    

Lisa Mobley (Silveira)

I remember Keith from band at Rincon Valley Jr. High.  He would always jam on the piano if we had extra time at the end of class and if Mrs. Van noy would let him.  Those are fond memories.  I always wondered if Keith still played.  I'm glad that is what he was doing at the time he passed.  I'm sure he is playing the "Peanuts Theme Song" in heaven.....


04/24/12 02:02 AM #3    

John Codding

Keith obviously will be remembered as one of the best musicians in our class, but I remember him more for having a great heart and smile.  He was always very kind to everyone.  I remember the Electric Toys and Boys Night Out as being bands he was invloved in after SRHS.

I went to see Elton John's "Red Piano" concert in Las Vegas about a month after I heard he had passed ( a few years ago).  Didn't think much about it until Elton played "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word", and then I keyed on Keith and just started crying right in the middle of the show....he had accompanied me with that song as I sang it for auditions for one of the school plays.  He loved playing Elton John! Peace Keith


04/30/12 04:59 PM #4    

Anne Dobbie (Siewczynski)

Some of my favorite times in high school was during Choir.  I just loved listening to Keith and William Hughes and Steve Foondas rocking out to Elton John on the piano!  Keith was such a great piano player/musician.  I often think of those times when I hear an Elton John song.  Great times..........


04/21/13 03:53 PM #5    

Catherine Huberty

I am so sorry to hear this news.  I loved Keith's kindness and intelligence not to mention his love for music.  I saw him around town over the years. I had no idea.

 

Sending love to you KEITH!  See you again someday.


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