Betty Lou Keiler

Betty Lou Keiler passed away in comfort and peace at 11:17am, 26 June, 2015 at the Weatherly Inn Retirement/ Assisted Living Home in Tacoma, where she had resided since February, 2010. She was 96. She was preceded there in death by her husband of 71 years, Louis E. Keiler. Born in Spokane WA to Herbert and Emma (Millar) Alton, Betty Lou Alton fell in love with Louie Keiler while he was there on leave from the USAAF. They were married in Denver, CO on November 11th, 1944, and made their first home in La Junta, Colorado. After the war, Louie began a career in banking with Seattle First National Bank in Walla Walla, WA, and was soon thereafter joined by Betty Lou and their first born son, Joe. As Louie quickly worked his way up to branch manager at Seattle First Bank and worked there until his retirement in 1982. Both he and Betty Lou were very active in community service and donated much of their time and resources to various organizations, both private and public. As members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church for 60-plus years, they served the Parish in a number of roles, including Alter Guild and Vestry leadership. They were long-time members of the Walla Walla Country Club. Betty Lou is survived by sons Kevin (Joe), Fritz, and Jay, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Weatherly Inn for their compassionate care. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CHI-Franciscan Hospice of Tacoma. "Failing to fetch me at first, keep encouraged. Missing me one place, search another. I stop somewhere waiting for you." Walt Whitman The family is planning a memorial service, date and location to be announced.