Wednesday, July 10, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituary BALLOON: Group was working toward balloon launch David Edward Keith David Edward Keith, 78, of Bend, succumbed to com- pound health related compli- cations in the comfort of his family and friends on June 28. David was born in Los Altos, California, and remained in the Bay Area until he and his wife, Diane, made a trip in 1981 to visit a very dear friend, Byron Blake, in Sisters. Upon returning from that trip both he and Diane promised them- selves to find a way to move to Central Oregon over the following years. They have now called Central Oregon home for 30-plus years. David is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane; son, Mark; daughter in-law, Nichole; grandchildren, Jakoby and Nicholas; several loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members. David was a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, patriot and friend to everyone he met. David loved sports, espe- cially baseball, which he continued to play into his 70s. He was able to play and share his love of baseball with his brother, Dennis. His teammates loved playing for him and frequently called him