Michael C. Keith, of La Center, Washington, passed away June 12, 2018.

He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and graduated from high school in North Platte with the class of 1995. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, and University of Nebraska Agriculture School in Curtis.

He was a fire sprinkler fitter and a member of UA No. 669. He was employed by McKinstry Inc.

He was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He loved life to the fullest and enjoyed anything outdoors. His mantra was “Trials and tribulations, laughter and love, life is a beautiful thing.”

He coached his sons in baseball and soccer. He had a zest for fishing, camping, hiking, golf and the beach.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael L. Keith of Omaha; and grandmother, Dona McIntosh of North Platte.

He is survived by his wife, Shanna; two sons, Michael, 13, and Carson, 11; his mother, Christine; stepfather, Gaylord “Punky” Poff of La Center; his stepmother, Mary Keith of Omaha; his grandfather, Jerry McIntosh, and grandmother, Marion Keith, both of North Platte; two sisters, Nicole Judd of La Center and Jennifer Poff of North Platte; two brothers, Joey Poff of Sacramento, California, and John Keith of Omaha; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 15, at the Centennial Park Gazebo, North Platte. Casual dress is requested. Bring your lawn chair. A light lunch will follow the celebration.