Keith Holt Gwilliam

Keith Holt Gwilliam

ROY - Keith Holt Gwilliam, 83, passed away November 19, 2008 in Clearfield, Utah of causes incident to age.

Keith was born February 13, 1925, in West Point, Utah, son of Henry E and Bessie Gwilliam.

He attended Davis County schools and graduated from Davis High School.

He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force from 1946-1953 in Europe.

He married Barbara Jean West on September 12, 1946. They lived in Roy most of their lives. Keith was retired from Hill Air Force Base where he originally worked on aircraft and then was part of the Minuteman Missile program.

Keith and Barbara devoted their time to their family and their extended family, the American Legion. Keith served in a number of offices in Robin-Wetzler post 139 and was Past Commander of the Department of Utah. He served as president of Utah Boys State for number of years. He served the Legion at the National level as a Past Western Division National Vice Commander and worked many years with National Emblem Sales. He believed in the programs of the American Legion and their service to veterans and their families. Keith, Barbara and Cary enjoyed traveling to many places with their Legion friends.

Keith also enjoyed camping, fishing and being with his family. One highlight was the annual "River Run" to Flaming Gorge and the Green River.

Keith is survived by his daughter Cary, son-in-law Richard, grandchildren David and Sarah Fisher. He is also survived by his brothers, Dee (Janet) Gwilliam of Salt Lake City, Bob (Shirley) Gwilliam, Citrus Heights, CA and Art (Linda) Gwilliam, Roseville, CA.

Keith will be missed by all of us.

Special thanks to Comfort Keepers, Summit Hospice and Beehive Homes for their care and comfort to Keith and his family.

Donations may be made to Utah Boys State or the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, American Legion Dept of Utah, PO Box 14800, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114.

Memorial services will be held Monday, November 24, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends and family may gather on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to services.
Cremation under the direction of Myers Roy Mortuary.
Interment, Roy City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
November 23, 2008
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
November 24, 2008
1:00 PM
CemeteryRoy City Cemetery
5200 South 2300 West
Roy, UT 84067
November 24, 2008
2:30 PM