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Pat Best Dahm posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Keith's passing. My deepest condolences to Mr. Keith and family. She was always so cheerful and encouraging...A great teacher and person. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
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norman dean Mitts posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
DERWOOD, KAREN AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF ARLENE. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO COME TO VISITATION, HOW EVER WE WERE ABLE TO WATCH THE FUNERAL SERVICE ON OUR COMP. MY 1ST YEAR OUT OF COLLEGE AT DURANT JR HI. ARLENE AND VERA C. TOOK ME UNDER THEIR WING AND TAUGHT ME MORE ABOUT TEACHING THAN I LEARNED IN 4 YEARS OF COLLEGE. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO ARLENE FOR HER HELP AND FRIENDSHIP. WONDERFUL WOMEN! GOT E-MAIL FROM SOME OF HER STUDENTS FROM BACK THEN. THEY SAID SHE WAS A GREAT TEACHER AND LADY. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER. AGAIN OUR CONDOLENCES. KAREN AND NORM MITTS
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Ellen Demeulenaere lit a candle
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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Farewell to the lady who was always smiling and had a great laugh. You will be missed by many of us. Prayers and love to Derwood and his family.
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Cindy L Helmold posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Mrs. Keith was one of my favorite teachers during junior high at DHS. Her patience was three-fold as she taught me the infamous New Math. I remember her also as a stylish dresser. My favorite outfit was a gorgeous white dress with yellow and orange flowers and green leaves accessorized with orange shoes and jewelry. She told me in a letter that she had purchased that pair of shoes in Chicago on a trip with Derwood and that they were her favorites. I have hold fond memories of Mrs. Keith. My sympathy and prayers go to Derwood and her family. Cindy Helmold
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Vicki Schnittjer posted a condolence
Monday, May 17, 2021
In 1971-1972 I had the pleasure of teaching with Arlene at the Bennett Schools while my husband was in grad school at the University of Iowa. I taught 6th grade and Arlene taught 5th grade. She certainly was a favorite colleague of mine. Arlene was such a warm, friendly, and supportive lady who was loved by all. I send my sincere sympathy to you.
Vicki Schnittjer
Westlake Village, CA
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Sue Larson Bennett posted a condolence
Monday, May 17, 2021
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Keith’s family. She was my Jr. High math teacher in Durant in the mid-1960’s. I always enjoyed her classes and she was one of my favorite teachers. May she rest in peace. Sue Larson Bennett
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Sharry (Simpson) Arnold lit a candle
Sunday, May 16, 2021
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I am so sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. Hugs and love to all her family. Sharry (Simpson) Arnold
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Lisa posted a condolence
Saturday, May 15, 2021
So sorry to hear of Arleen’s passing. Fond memories of her and Derwood’s visits to us. Prayers sent to Derwood and their family.
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Phyllis Kellar lit a candle
Saturday, May 15, 2021
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So sorry to learn of Arlene’s passing! Sincere condolences to Derwood! Loved knowing her through OES... especially when she was a “Little Lamb “ !!!
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Gene Otto posted a condolence
Saturday, May 15, 2021
So sad to learn of Mrs. Keith’s passing. I had her for a teacher at Durant in Jr. High. I always remembered her, for she was one of my favorite teachers. May her soul RIP.
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Shirley Sterner lit a candle
Friday, May 14, 2021
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I am so sorry to learn of Arlene's passing. She & I tried to solve all the world's problems on our trips to Tipton to meet others from the class of 1948, but decided we couldn't, so had to give up on that topic. We never ran out of things to talk about though. She was a good friend & I will miss her, as will all who knew her.
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Cindy Huff lit a candle
Friday, May 14, 2021
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Mrs. Keith was the best teacher that you could ever ask for. The class of 1985 was her last class she had taught at Bennett before she retired. We were probably her most trying group of kids she could have ever had before she retired from teaching. She was such a good person she took the time to write us all personal letters and taped a penny on all our letters, I still have mine. She will be missed. Till we meet again Mrs. Keith
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Melody Klusmeyer lit a candle
Friday, May 14, 2021
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I remember visiting Arlene and Derwood with my brother, Brian and my Dad when I was young. Arlene made the best German chocolate cake! She always to happy to see my brother and I. She was always glad to see my Dad, her cuz, Tommy(Tom ) Roberts). I will miss her very much.
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Amanda posted a condolence
Friday, May 14, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to the family. We loved her and Derwood very much and were just talking and sharing stories of them yesterday.
Roman an Debbie Cardenas
Amanda ( Mandy) Freeman
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Friday, May 14, 2021
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