CROWE, Keith Warren

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, May 02, 2012 Crowe, Keith Warren 58 of San Tan Valley, AZ, died unexpectedly, surrounded by family on Friday, April 27th 2012. Keith was born on September 26, 1953 in Lexington, MO to Luther and Caroline Crowe. He moved with his family to Tucson in November 1958. He attended Amphi High School where he was a star running back for the football team and was voted Homecoming King his senior year. He loved playing football, basketball, softball, and golf. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. In 1973 he caught a state record german brown fish out of Reservation Lake. He married the love of his life and best friend, Suzanne on May 2, 1981 in Tucson, AZ and together had four sons. Keith was a family man at his core. He was a loving father and husband and known for his limitless patience and understanding. He valued spending time with his wife and 4 sons and most recently played together with his boys on a city league softball team. He was also a hard worker and dedicated employee. He completed journeyman training as a plumber and over 26 years worked his way up to part owner of W.D. Manor Mechanical Contractors. For the past 2 years he has worked for Banner Health and was honored as Employee of the Month in March 2012. He will forever be loved and missed. Keith is survived by his wife of 30 years Suzanne, sons Chris (Katy), Terence (Jessica), Adam, and Jensen, mother, Caroline, brothers Bill, Ron, Alan, and sister Cheryl. A Memorial Mass in honor of Keith will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1551 E. Dana Rd, Mesa, AZ on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on May 2, 2012