Heather L Keaten

Obituary Heather Keaten, 47, of Fort Collins died on Sunday, December 18th after a courageous battle with brain cancer. At her passing, she was surrounded by her loving family. Heather was born July 17, 1969 in Ft. Collins to Dr. David Lee & Sandy Thomas. While at Fort Collins High School, Heather excelled in scholastics, swim team, choir, track, theater and marching band where she played the saxophone and was a drum major. After graduating in 1987, she attended Fort Hays State College in Kansas where she received a bachelor's degree in Jazz Music. Returning to Fort Collins, she met and married the love of her life, James Keaten. Together they raised three wonderful, caring, and compassionate children. Heather lived every moment to its fullest as a swim coach, personal trainer to triathletes, yoga instructor, and many other activities. Heather made many lasting friendships at her places of employment, such as Limelight Fitness, Huntington Hills swimming pool, and the Fort Collins Club. She was a devoted mother and enthusiastic volunteer who only slowed down as her illness progressed. Survivors include her husband, Dr. James Keaten, children Kathrine, James and Matthew Keaten, brothers Mark, Matthew and David Thomas and sister Kris O'Donnell, brother-in-law Robert Keaten, and mother-in-law Sheila Keaten. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sandy and Lee Thomas and Father-in Law, Rev. Robert Keaten. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM, Friday, December 23, 2016 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, where Heather was a member. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held in the St. Luke's parish hall immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heather Keaten Memorial Cancer Fund in care of Vessey Funeral Service. SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial Friday, December 23, 2016 10:00 AM St. Luke's Episcopal Church 2000 S. Stover Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 Read More Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Heather L Keaten