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Christopher McKeage Obituary
He was the son of the late Frank McKeage of Franklin and is survived by his mother Mary Thibodeau McKeage of Bend Oregon.
He is also survived by his wife Colleen Pleasants McKeage of Bend. Son Aaron McKeage, wife Jessica, and 2 grandchildren, of Syracuse Utah; 2 step sons, Justin Pleasants, William Pleasants and wife Mimzy. Sister Cheryl Mair, husband Howard, and neices Amelia and Helen.
Chris was a graduate of Franklin High School class of 1973, and Vermont Technical College in 1975. He was retired from Sutter Creek CA water district as district manager.
Chris was a "jack of all trades", and could build anything, including his retirement home, 2 airplanes, and a swimming pond for his grandchildren. He was often called upon by neighbors, friends and family, to lend a helping hand. Chris was born to fly and he died doing what he loved. May he rest in peace.
Celebration of life will be Sept. 12th in Bend, OR. Donations may be made to the Humane Society of Central Oregon: 61176 Southeast 27th Bend, OR 97702.
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Catherine Harbour
August 17, 2023
Our class will celebrate our 50th reunion soon. You will be missed.......Cathy
Kenneth Pabo
December 12, 2020
One of the kindest Pilots I ever got to know. God bless
Cathy Harbour
August 23, 2020
My sympathies to Colleen and all the McKeage family. The news about Chris was so sad to hear, but I agree, he was doing what he loved. I always knew him to be a daredevil. He made the world a brighter place. I'm so glad I had the chance to know Chris.
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